Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) reported a net income of $1.287 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, a decrease from $1.834 billion in 2008. This decline was primarily attributed to a $455 million impairment charge related to its E&P properties due to lower gas and oil prices and a significant charge of $435 million related to a proposed settlement of Virginia Power's 2009 rate case proceedings. Despite these headwinds, the company saw some positive performance drivers, including improved margins in its merchant generation operations and a higher contribution from its gas transmission operations following the completion of the Cove Point expansion project. Dominion's strategy to focus on regulated businesses while maintaining upside in non-regulated segments aims to deliver earnings per share growth, a growing dividend, and stable credit ratings. The company anticipates stable growth in net income on a per share basis for 2010, benefiting from the absence of the prior year's charges and favorable operational factors. Significant capital expenditures are planned for 2010-2012, primarily focused on electric generation, natural gas transmission, and infrastructure improvements.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $14.80B |
| Operating Expenses | $12.23B |
| Operating Income | $2.57B |
| Net Income | $1.29B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.17 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.17 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 593.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 593.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Dominion Energy reported a net income of $1.287 billion for fiscal year 2009, a decrease from $1.834 billion in 2008, impacted by an E&P impairment charge and a large provision for a rate case settlement.
- 2The company's strategy continues to focus on regulated businesses for stable earnings growth, supplemented by non-regulated operations.
- 3Dominion anticipates stable earnings growth in 2010, aided by the absence of significant charges from 2009 and planned capital expenditures to support future growth.
- 4Capital expenditures for 2010-2012 are projected to be substantial, focusing on electric generation, natural gas infrastructure, and transmission/distribution system improvements.
- 5The company's regulated electric utility, Virginia Power, is subject to ongoing rate case reviews in Virginia, which significantly impacted 2009 results due to a large provision for a settlement.
- 6Dominion's merchant generation segment showed improved margins, contributing positively despite the overall challenging market conditions.
- 7The company maintained a strong liquidity position with significant unused capacity under its credit facilities, crucial for funding operations and capital expenditures.