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NU Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End 2009 Results, Affirms 2010 Earnings Guidance


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Feb 23, 2010, 04:42 ET

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HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU) today reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $84.7 million, or $0.48 per share, compared with $71.9 million, or $0.46 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  NU earned $330 million, or $1.91 per share, in 2009, compared with $260.8 million, or $1.67 per share, in 2008.  

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Full year results for 2008 included an after-tax charge of $29.8 million, or $0.19 per share(1), associated with the settlement of litigation in the first quarter of 2008.  Excluding that charge, NU earned $290.6 million, or $1.86 per share(1), in 2008.  

NU’s earnings per share rose by approximately 2.7 percent for the full year of 2009, compared with the same period of 2008, excluding the impact of the 2008 litigation charge.  Both fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings per share levels reflect the issuance of nearly 19 million additional NU common shares in March 2009.  

“We are pleased with our overall performance in a difficult economy in 2009,” said Charles W. Shivery, NU’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.  “However, while the other segments of our company performed well, the financial results of our four distribution businesses continued to be disappointing.  Those businesses were clearly weakened by economic factors, even though we maintained tight control of our operating costs and continued to invest in the energy infrastructure needed to serve our customers and our region.”

NU’s retail electric sales declined 3.5 percent in 2009, compared with 2008.  They were down 2.1 percent on a weather-adjusted basis.  Fourth quarter retail electric sales were down 2 percent in 2009, compared with 2008.  They were down 1.7 percent on a weather-adjusted basis.  Yankee Gas Services Company firm natural gas sales were up 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with the same period of 2008.  They were up 5.8 percent on a weather-adjusted basis.  For all of 2009, Yankee Gas firm sales were up 6.9 percent compared with the full year of 2008, and up 5 percent on a weather-adjusted basis.

2010 earnings guidance

Today NU affirmed its 2010 earnings guidance of between $1.80 per share and $2.00 per share.  The guidance reflects projected 2010 distribution and generation segment earnings of between $0.95 per share and $1.05 per share(1); transmission segment earnings of between $0.90 per share and $0.95 per share(1); competitive business earnings of between $0.00 per share and $0.05 per share(1); and NU parent and other expenses of approximately $0.05 per share(1).  

2009 Results - Transmission

NU’s transmission segment earned $44.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with $34.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, and $164.3 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $138.3 million for the full year of 2008.  The increases in fourth quarter and full year net income in 2009, compared with the same periods of 2008, primarily reflect NU’s increased investment in transmission infrastructure.

2009 Results - Distribution and Generation

NU’s distribution and generation segment earned $39.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with $36 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, and $159.2 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $150.8 million for the full year of 2008.

The Connecticut Light and Power Company’s (CL&P) distribution segment earned $19 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with $12.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and $74 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $70 million for the full year of 2008.  Improved fourth quarter results were due in part to the absence of a $3.5 million after-tax charge that CL&P recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008 related to a regulatory decision concerning 2004 power procurement.  Full year 2009 results reflect the benefit of a distribution rate increase that took effect in February 2009 and lower operating and storm costs largely offset by a 3.8 percent decline in retail sales, higher depreciation, pension and tax expense, and the impact of higher uncollectible customer accounts.  CL&P’s distribution regulatory return on equity (ROE) for 2009 was 7.3 percent, well below its current authorized level of 9.4 percent.

Public Service Company of New Hampshire’s (PSNH) distribution and generation segment earned $11.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $47.5 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $9.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and $41.4 million for the full year of 2008.  Higher generation-related earnings and a temporary distribution rate increase effective August 1, 2009, were partially offset by higher operation, depreciation, pension and tax expense.  PSNH’s distribution regulatory ROE for 2009, excluding earnings on PSNH generating facilities, was approximately 3.6 percent, compared with its current authorized level of 9.67 percent.

Both CL&P and PSNH have filed with their respective state regulators for increases in distribution rates, and decisions are expected in mid-2010.  “These cases are critical in our efforts to achieve reasonable returns on the significant investments NU shareholders have made in the electric distribution infrastructure of Connecticut and New Hampshire,” Shivery said.

Western Massachusetts Electric Company’s (WMECO) distribution segment earned $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $16.7 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $2.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and $12.3 million for the full year of 2008.  Improved full year 2009 results were largely due to the absence of charges WMECO recorded in 2008. WMECO’s distribution regulatory ROE was 8.4 percent in 2009.

Yankee Gas earned $5.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Yankee Gas earned $21 million for the full year of 2009, compared with $27.1 million for the full year of 2008.  Lower fourth quarter and full year 2009 results were primarily due to higher expense related to uncollectible customer accounts.  That expense was $4.4 million higher on an after-tax basis in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $6.9 million higher on an after-tax basis for the full year of 2009, compared with the same periods of 2008.  Yankee Gas’ regulatory ROE was 6.6 percent in 2009.

2009 Results - Competitive businesses

NU Enterprises, Inc. (NUEI), the holding company for NU’s competitive businesses, earned $4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with earnings of $4.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  NUEI earned $15.8 million for all of 2009, compared with earnings of $13.1 million for all of 2008.  The improved results reflect stronger operating margins and the absence of a $3.2 million net charge in 2008 relating to the adoption of accounting guidance for fair value measurements, which affected the valuation of NUEI’s wholesale obligations that are marked to market.

2009 Results - NU Parent and other companies

NU parent and other companies had net expenses of $3.1 million in the fourth quarters of both 2009 and 2008.  For the full year of 2009, NU parent and other companies had net expenses of $9.3 million, compared with net expenses of $41.4 million for the full year of 2008, including the aforementioned $29.8 million litigation charge.

    
    
    The following table reconciles 2009 and 2008 fourth-quarter and full year
    results.
                                                     Fourth             Full
                                                   Quarter(1)          Year(1)
    
    2008  Reported EPS                                $0.46             $1.67
    
          2008 EPS excluding impact of $0.19
           per share 2008 litigation settlement 
           charge                                     $0.46             $1.86
          Improved transmission earnings in
           2009                                       $0.03             $0.06
          Lower distribution/generation
           results in 2009                              ---            ($0.04)
          Parent/Other results in 2009,
           excluding litigation settlement
           impact                                       ---             $0.02
          Improved/lower competitive business
           results in 2009                           ($0.01)            $0.01
    
    2009  Reported EPS                                $0.48             $1.91

Financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008 and 2009 are noted below.

    
    
    Three months ended:
                                                     
                                December 31, December 31, Increase   2009
    (in millions, except EPS)       2009         2008    (Decrease)  EPS(1)
    
    CL&P Distribution              $19.0        $12.8       $6.2     $0.11
    PSNH Distribution/
     Generation                    $11.3         $9.1       $2.2     $0.07
    WMECO Distribution              $3.2         $2.2       $1.0     $0.02
    Yankee Gas                      $5.7        $11.9      ($6.2)    $0.03
    Total-Distribution/
     Generation                    $39.2        $36.0       $3.2     $0.23
    CL&P Transmission              $37.9        $29.1       $8.8     $0.22
    PSNH Transmission               $4.0         $4.3      ($0.3)    $0.02
    WMECO Transmission              $2.5         $1.3       $1.2     $0.01
    Total-Transmission             $44.4        $34.7       $9.7     $0.25
    NU parent and other
     companies                     ($3.1)       ($3.1)       ---    ($0.02)
    Competitive                     $4.2         $4.3      ($0.1)    $0.02
       Reported Earnings           $84.7        $71.9      $12.8     $0.48
    
    
    12 months ended:
                                                             
                                             
    (in millions,         December 31,  December 31,  Increase      2009
     except EPS)            2009(1)       2008(1)    (Decrease)     EPS(1)
    
    CL&P Distribution         $74.0         $70.0        $4.0      $0.42
    PSNH Distribution/
     Generation               $47.5         $41.4        $6.1      $0.28
    WMECO Distribution        $16.7         $12.3        $4.4      $0.10
    Yankee Gas                $21.0         $27.1       ($6.1)     $0.12
    Total-Distribution/
     Generation              $159.2        $150.8        $8.4      $0.92
    CL&P Transmission        $136.8        $115.6       $21.2      $0.80
    PSNH Transmission         $18.0         $16.7        $1.3      $0.10
    WMECO Transmission         $9.5          $6.0        $3.5      $0.05
    Total-Transmission       $164.3        $138.3       $26.0      $0.95
    NU parent and other
     companies, excluding
     litigation charge        ($9.3)       ($11.6)       $2.3     ($0.05)
    Competitive               $15.8         $13.1        $2.7      $0.09
    Total before litigation
     settlement impact       $330.0        $290.6       $39.4      $1.91
    Litigation charge           ---        ($29.8)      $29.8        ---
       Reported Earnings     $330.0        $260.8       $69.2      $1.91
    
    
    Retail sales data:
    
    Gwh for three months
     ended               December 31,  December 31,  % Change     % Change
                             2009          2008       Actual    Weather Norm.
    
    CL&P                    5,452         5,644       (3.4)         (3.1)
    PSNH                    1,927         1,875        2.8           2.9
    WMECO                     895           926       (3.3)         (2.9)
    Total NU                8,270         8,441       (2.0)         (1.7)
    
    Gwh for 12 months
     ended
    
    CL&P                   22,266        23,145       (3.8)         (2.1)
    PSNH                    7,750         7,926       (2.2)         (1.4)
    WMECO                   3,644         3,829       (4.8)         (3.4)
    Total NU               33,645        34,883       (3.5)         (2.1)
    
    Yankee Gas firm  
     volumes in mmcf for 
     three months ended    12,688        12,218        3.8           5.8
    Yankee Gas firm
     volumes in mmcf for 
     12 months ended       42,450        39,722        6.9           5.0

NU has approximately 176 million common shares outstanding.  It operates New England’s largest energy delivery system, serving more than 2 million customers in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

This news release includes statements concerning NU’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, assumptions of future events, future financial performance or growth and other statements that are not historical facts.  These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  In some cases, readers can identify these forward-looking statements through the use of words or phrases such as “estimate”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “project,” “believe”, “forecast”, “should”, “could”, and other similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, actions or inaction of local, state and federal regulatory and taxing bodies; changes in business and economic conditions, including their impact on interest rates, bad debt expense and demand for NU’s products and services; changes in weather patterns; changes in laws, regulations or regulatory policy; changes in levels or timing of capital expenditures; disruptions in the capital markets or other events that make NU’s access to necessary capital more difficult or costly; developments in legal or public policy doctrines; technological developments; changes in accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; fluctuations in the value of NUEI’s remaining competitive electricity positions; actions of rating agencies; and other presently unknown or unforeseen factors. Other risk factors are detailed from time to time in NU’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and NU undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in any forward-looking statements to reflect developments or circumstances occurring after the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

(1) All per share amounts in this news release are reported on a fully diluted basis.  The only common equity securities that are publicly traded are common shares of NU parent.  The earnings and EPS of each business do not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities allocated to such business, but rather represent a direct interest in NU's assets and liabilities as a whole.  EPS by business is a non-GAAP (not determined using generally accepted accounting principles) measure that is calculated by dividing the net income or loss attributable to controlling interests of each business by the weighted average fully diluted NU parent common shares outstanding for the period.  Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to evaluate earnings results and to provide details of earnings results and guidance by business.  Management believes that this measurement is useful to investors to evaluate the actual and projected financial performance and contribution of NU’s businesses.  This release references NU’s 2008 earnings and EPS excluding a significant charge associated with a litigation settlement payment, which are non-GAAP measures.  Due to the nature and significance of the litigation charge, management believes that this non-GAAP presentation is more representative of NU’s performance and provides additional and useful information to readers of this news release in analyzing historical and future performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to NU consolidated net income attributable to controlling interests or EPS determined in accordance with GAAP as indicators of NU’s operating performance.

Note:  NU will webcast a conference call with investors on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  The webcast can be accessed through NU’s website at www.nu.com.

    
    
    
    
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES                                  
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                                     
    (Unaudited)                                                           
                                                                          
    (Thousands of Dollars, except          For the Years Ended December 31,
     share information)                       2009        2008        2007
    -----------------------------             ----        ----        ----
                                                                          
    Operating Revenues                  $5,439,430  $5,800,095  $5,822,226
                                        ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                                          
    Operating Expenses:                                                   
      Operation - 
       Fuel, purchased and net
        interchange power                2,629,619   2,996,180   3,350,673
       Other                             1,001,190   1,021,704     961,285
      Maintenance                          234,173     254,038     211,589
      Depreciation                         309,618     278,588     265,297
      Amortization of regulatory                                          
       assets, net                          13,315     186,396      40,674
      Amortization of rate reduction                                      
       bonds                               217,941     204,859     201,039
      Taxes other than income taxes        282,199     267,565     252,188
                                           -------     -------     -------
        Total operating expenses         4,688,055   5,209,330   5,282,745
                                         ---------   ---------   ---------
    Operating Income                       751,375     590,765     539,481
                                                                          
    Interest Expense:                                                     
      Interest on long-term debt           224,712     193,883     162,841
      Interest on rate reduction bonds      36,524      50,231      61,580
      Other interest                        12,401      25,031      15,824
                                            ------      ------      ------
        Interest expense, net              273,637     269,145     240,245
    Other Income, Net                       37,801      50,428      61,639
                                            ------      ------      ------
    Income from Continuing Operations
     Before Income Tax Expense             515,539     372,048     360,875
    Income Tax Expense                     179,947     105,661     109,420
                                           -------     -------     -------
    Income from Continuing Operations      335,592     266,387     251,455
    Discontinued Operations:                                              
      Income from discontinued                                            
       operations                                -           -         435
      Gains from sale/disposition                                         
       of discontinued operations                -           -       2,054
      Income tax expense                         -           -       1,902
                                                --          --       -----
    Income from Discontinued                                              
     Operations                                  -           -         587
                                                --          --         ---
    Net Income                             335,592     266,387     252,042
    Net Income Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interest:                   
      Preferred dividends of                                              
       subsidiary                            5,559       5,559       5,559
                                             -----       -----       -----
    Net Income Attributable to                                            
     Controlling Interest                 $330,033    $260,828    $246,483
                                          ========    ========    ========
                                                                          
    Basic Earnings Per Common Share:                                      
    Income from Continuing Operations                                     
     Attributable to Controlling                                          
     Interest                                $1.91       $1.68       $1.59
    Income from Discontinued                                              
     Operations Attributable to
     Controlling Interest                        -           -           -
                                                --          --          --
    Basic Earnings Per Common Share          $1.91       $1.68       $1.59
                                             =====       =====       =====
                                                                          
    Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:                              
    Income from Continuing Operations                                     
     Attributable to Controlling                                          
     Interest                                $1.91       $1.67       $1.59
    Income from Discontinued Operations  
     Attributable to Controlling                                          
     Interest                                    -           -           -
                                                --          --          --
    Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common                                     
     Share                                   $1.91       $1.67       $1.59
                                             =====       =====       =====
                                                                          
    Weighted Average Common Shares
     Outstanding:                           
      Basic                            172,567,928 155,531,846 154,759,727
                                       =========== =========== ===========
      Fully Diluted                    172,717,246 155,999,240 155,304,361
                                       =========== =========== ===========
                                                                          
    Amounts Attributable to Controlling
     Interest:                         
    Income from Continuing Operations     $330,033    $260,828    $245,896
    Income from Discontinued Operations          -           -         587
                                                --          --         ---
    Net Income Attributable to                                            
     Controlling Interest                 $330,033    $260,828    $246,483
                                          ========    ========    ========
                                                                          
                                                                          
    The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This 
    report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information 
    to present shareholders about Northeast Utilities and Subsidiaries and 
    is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection 
    with any purchase or sale of securities. 
    
    
    
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                           
    (Unaudited)                                                 
                                                                
                                             For the Three Months 
    (Thousands of Dollars, except              Ended December 31, 
     share information)                        2009         2008
    -----------------------------              ----         ----
                                                                
    Operating Revenues                   $1,315,343   $1,447,886
                                         ----------   ----------
                                                                
    Operating Expenses:                                         
      Operation -                                               
       Fuel, purchased and net                                
        interchange power                   595,468      710,114
       Other                                268,628      266,398
      Maintenance                            67,361       55,146
      Depreciation                           77,793       72,796
      Amortization of regulatory assets,                         
       net                                   (5,879)      54,210
      Amortization of rate reduction                            
       bonds                                 54,070       50,493
      Taxes other than income taxes          65,548       67,432
                                             ------       ------
        Total operating expenses          1,122,989    1,276,589
                                          ---------    ---------
    Operating Income                        192,354      171,297
                                                                
    Interest Expense:                                           
      Interest on long-term debt             56,521       51,550
      Interest on rate reduction bonds        7,635       11,321
      Other interest                          3,911        6,676
                                              -----        -----
        Interest expense, net                68,067       69,547
                                             ------       ------
    Other Income, Net                        11,720        8,818
                                             ------        -----
    Income Before Income Tax Expense        136,007      110,568
    Income Tax Expense                       49,900       37,280
                                             ------       ------
    Net Income                               86,107       73,288
    Net Income Attributable to 
     Noncontrolling Interest:         
      Preferred dividends of subsidiary       1,390        1,390
                                              -----        -----
    Net Income Attributable to                                  
     Controlling Interest                   $84,717      $71,898
                                            =======      =======
                                                                
    Basic Earnings Per Common Share           $0.48        $0.46
                                              =====        =====
                                                                
    Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common                           
     Share                                    $0.48        $0.46
                                              =====        =====
                                                                
    Dividends Declared Per Common Share       $0.24        $0.21
                                              =====        =====
                                                                
    Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:                 
                                                                
      Basic                             175,979,567  155,757,560
                                        ===========  ===========
                                                                
      Fully Diluted                     176,270,244  156,282,835
                                        ===========  ===========
                                                                
                                                                
    The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This 
    report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information 
    to present shareholders about Northeast Utilities and Subsidiaries and 
    is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection 
    with any purchase or sale of securities. 
    
    
    
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                 
    (Unaudited)                                                 
                                                                
                                               As of December 31,  
    (Thousands of Dollars)                      2009        2008
    ----------------------                      ----        ----
                                                                
    ASSETS                                                      
    ------                                                      
                                                                
    Current Assets:                                             
      Cash and cash equivalents              $26,952     $89,816
      Receivables, net                       512,770     698,755
      Unbilled revenues                      229,326     218,440
      Fuel, materials and supplies -                            
       current                               277,085     300,049
      Marketable securities - current         66,236      78,452
      Derivative assets - current             31,785      31,373
      Prepayments and other                  123,700      88,679
                                             -------      ------
    Total Current Assets                   1,267,854   1,505,564
                                           ---------   ---------
                                                                
    Property, Plant and Equipment, Net     8,839,965   8,207,876
                                           ---------   ---------
                                                                
    Deferred Debits and Other Assets:                           
      Regulatory assets                    3,244,931   3,502,606
      Goodwill                               287,591     287,591
      Marketable securities - long-term       54,905      30,757
      Derivative assets - long-term          189,751     241,814
      Other                                  172,682     212,272
                                             -------     -------
    Total Deferred Debits and Other                             
     Assets                                3,949,860   4,275,040
                                           ---------   ---------
                                                                
    Total Assets                         $14,057,679 $13,988,480
                                         =========== ===========
                                                                
                                                                
    The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This 
    report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information 
    to present shareholders about Northeast Utilities and Subsidiaries and 
    is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection 
    with any purchase or sale of securities. 
    
    
    
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES                                      
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                               
    (Unaudited)                                                               
                                                                              
                                                            As of December 31,
    (Thousands of Dollars)                                  2009         2008 
    ----------------------                                  ----         ---- 
                                                                              
    LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION                                            
    ------------------------------                                            
                                                                              
    Current Liabilities:                                                      
      Notes payable to banks                            $100,313     $618,897 
      Long-term debt - current portion                    66,286       54,286 
      Accounts payable                                   457,582      678,614 
      Accrued taxes                                       50,246       12,527 
      Accrued interest                                    83,763       69,818 
      Derivative liabilities - current                    37,617      100,919 
      Other                                              183,605      168,401 
                                                         -------      ------- 
    Total Current Liabilities                            979,412    1,703,462 
                                                         -------    --------- 
                                                                              
    Rate Reduction Bonds                                 442,436      686,511 
                                                         -------      ------- 
                                                                              
    Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:                                   
      Accumulated deferred income taxes                1,380,143    1,223,461 
      Accumulated deferred investment tax credits         22,145       25,371 
      Regulatory liabilities                             485,706      592,540 
      Derivative liabilities - long-term                 955,646      912,426 
      Accrued pension                                    781,431      740,930 
      Other                                              823,723      864,105 
                                                         -------      ------- 
    Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities       4,448,794    4,358,833 
                                                       ---------    --------- 
                                                                              
    Capitalization:                                                           
      Long-Term Debt                                   4,492,935    4,103,162 
                                                       ---------    --------- 
                                                                              
      Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiary:                     
        Preferred stock not subject to mandatory                              
         redemption                                      116,200      116,200 
                                                         -------      ------- 
                                                                              
      Common Shareholders' Equity:                                            
        Common shares                                    977,276      881,061 
        Capital surplus, paid in                       1,762,097    1,475,006 
        Deferred contribution plan - employee stock                           
         ownership plan                                   (2,944)     (15,481)
        Retained earnings                              1,246,543    1,078,594 
        Accumulated other comprehensive loss             (43,467)     (37,265)
        Treasury stock                                  (361,603)    (361,603)
                                                        --------     -------- 
      Common Shareholders' Equity                      3,577,902    3,020,312 
                                                       ---------    --------- 
    Total Capitalization                               8,187,037    7,239,674 
                                                       ---------    --------- 
                                                                              
                                                                              
    Total Liabilities and Capitalization             $14,057,679  $13,988,480 
                                                     ===========  =========== 
                                                                              
                                                                              
    The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This 
    report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information 
    to present shareholders about Northeast Utilities and Subsidiaries and 
    is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection 
    with any purchase or sale of securities. 
    
    
    
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES                                     
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                                    
    (Unaudited)                                                              
                                              For the Years Ended December 31,
    (Thousands of Dollars)                      2009        2008        2007 
    ----------------------                      ----        ----        ---- 
                                                                             
    Operating Activities:                                                    
      Net income                            $335,592    $266,387    $252,042 
      Adjustments to reconcile net
       income to net cash flows provided
       by operating activities:    
        Bad debt expense                      53,947      28,573      29,140 
        Depreciation                         309,618     278,588     265,297 
        Deferred income taxes                125,890      86,810       6,933 
        Pension and PBOP expense/
         (income), net of capitalized
          portion and PBOP contributions      21,572      (3,839)     10,865 
        Allowance for equity funds used                                      
         during construction                  (9,397)    (29,028)    (17,417)
        Regulatory overrecoveries/                                           
         (refunds and underrecoveries),
         net                                  37,868    (185,252)     48,725 
        Amortization of regulatory assets,                                   
         net                                  13,315     186,396      40,674 
        Amortization of rate reduction                                       
         bonds                               217,941     204,859     201,039 
        Deferred contractual obligations     (29,155)    (32,326)    (41,950)
        Derivative assets and liabilities    (18,798)    (37,052)    (43,808)
        Other                                 12,549       9,567      (7,517)
      Changes in current assets and
       liabilities:                             
        Receivables and unbilled revenues,                                   
         net                                  91,081    (141,879)    (65,381)
        Investments in securitizable assets        -     (25,787)     33,531 
        Fuel, materials and supplies          25,957     (74,531)    (33,727)
        Taxes receivable/accrued              16,194      63,251    (392,611)
        Accounts payable                    (208,180)     72,791     (49,554)
        Other current assets and                                             
         liabilities                          (6,876)    (12,551)     17,713 
                                              ------     -------      ------ 
    Net cash flows provided by operating                                     
     activities                              989,118     654,977     253,994 
                                             -------     -------     ------- 
                                                                             
    Investing Activities:                                                    
      Investments in property and plant     (908,146) (1,255,407) (1,114,824)
      Proceeds from sales of marketable                                      
       securities                            208,947     259,361     254,832 
      Purchases of marketable securities    (211,243)   (262,357)   (261,777)
      Rate reduction bond escrow and other                                   
       deposits                                  594       1,686      63,722 
      Other investing activities               7,369       3,360      (9,419)
                                               -----       -----      ------ 
    Net cash flows used in investing                                         
     activities                             (902,479) (1,253,357) (1,067,466)
                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
                                                                             
    Financing Activities:                                                    
      Issuance of common shares              389,717       5,524       9,056 
      Cash dividends on common shares       (162,381)   (129,077)   (120,988)
      Cash dividends on preferred stock
       of subsidiary                          (5,559)     (5,559)     (5,559)
      (Decrease)/increase in short-term                                      
       debt                                 (518,584)    539,897      79,000 
      Issuance of long-term debt             462,000     760,000     655,000 
      Retirements of long-term debt          (54,286)   (261,286)     (4,877)
      Retirements of rate reduction bonds   (244,075)   (230,925)   (259,722)
      Financing fees                         (17,262)     (7,003)     (8,620)
      Other financing activities                 927       1,521       3,375 
                                                 ---       -----       ----- 
    Net cash flows (used in)/provided by                                     
     financing activities                   (149,503)    673,092     346,665 
                                            --------     -------     ------- 
    Net (decrease)/increase in cash and                                      
     cash equivalents                        (62,864)     74,712    (466,807)
    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning                                    
     of year                                  89,816      15,104     481,911 
                                              ------      ------     ------- 
    Cash and cash equivalents - end of year  $26,952     $89,816     $15,104 
                                             =======     =======     ======= 
                                                                             
                                                                             
    The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This 
    report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information 
    to present shareholders about Northeast Utilities and Subsidiaries and 
    is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection 
    with any purchase or sale of securities. 
    
    
    

SOURCE Northeast Utilities

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