10-KPeriod: FY2023

EXELON CORP Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2023

Filed February 21, 2024For Securities:EXC

Summary

Exelon Corporation's (Exelon) 2023 Form 10-K details its operations as a utility services holding company primarily engaged in the energy transmission and distribution businesses through its six regulated utility operating companies: ComEd, PECO, BGE, Pepco, DPL, and ACE. Following the separation of its generation business into Constellation Energy Corporation on February 1, 2022, Exelon is now solely focused on its utility operations. The company's strategy centers on improving reliability, enhancing customer experience, and advancing clean energy choices, supported by regulatory mechanisms that ensure fair financial returns on significant capital investments. Exelon is undertaking substantial capital investments, with approximately $35 billion planned over the next four years to modernize its electric and natural gas infrastructure, including smart grid technology and storm hardening. These investments are projected to increase its rate base by approximately $19 billion by the end of 2027. The company is committed to its "Path to Clean" goal to reduce operations-driven GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (against a 2015 baseline) and reach net-zero operations-driven GHG emissions by 2050, while also supporting customers in their decarbonization efforts through significant energy efficiency programs. Despite these initiatives, Exelon faces ongoing regulatory proceedings and risks related to market, legislative, operational, and cybersecurity factors, which are detailed in the filing.

Financial Highlights

44 data points
Beta

Revenue

$21.73B

Net Income

$2.33B

10.7% Net Margin

Total Assets

$101.86B

Cash & Equivalents

$445.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$2.71B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$21.73B
Operating Expenses$17.71B
Operating Income$4.02B
Net Income$2.33B
Shares Outstanding (Basic)996.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)997.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Exelon is a regulated utility services holding company, focusing on energy transmission and distribution across six operating companies: ComEd, PECO, BGE, Pepco, DPL, and ACE.
  • 2The company plans to invest approximately $35 billion over the next four years in electric and natural gas infrastructure improvements and modernization projects, aiming to grow its rate base by $19 billion by the end of 2027.
  • 3Exelon is committed to its "Path to Clean" initiative, targeting a 50% reduction in operations-driven GHG emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant investments in energy efficiency programs.
  • 4The company experienced an increase in net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations of $274 million to $2.33 billion in 2023, driven by higher allowed returns on equity and rate base at ComEd, and favorable impacts from rate increases and multi-year plans at other subsidiaries.
  • 5Exelon reported an ACE employee strike in November 2023 which negatively impacted net income by approximately $32 million for ACE and $31 million for Exelon and PHI.
  • 6The company's financial results are significantly influenced by regulatory proceedings, including rate cases and formula rate updates, which are crucial for cost recovery and earning allowed returns.
  • 7Exelon maintains a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk management, integrating these into its enterprise-level risk management processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Following the separation of its generation business into Constellation Energy Corporation on February 1, 2022, Exelon is now solely focused on its regulated utility operations. Its strategy is centered on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of its energy transmission and distribution networks, improving the customer experience, and supporting clean energy initiatives within its service territories.

Exelon is planning substantial capital investments of approximately $35 billion over the next four years. These investments are primarily directed towards modernizing its electric and natural gas infrastructure, including upgrades for smart grid technology, storm hardening, and enhanced reliability. The company expects these investments to increase its rate base by roughly $19 billion by the end of 2027, which supports its regulated business model and aims to deliver improved service to customers and stable returns.

Exelon is committed to its "Path to Clean" initiative, which includes ambitious goals for reducing its operations-driven GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to a 2015 baseline) and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This strategy involves internal operational improvements, electrifying its vehicle fleet, and significant investments in customer energy efficiency programs. The company also supports broader clean energy policies and targets set by the jurisdictions in which it operates.

Exelon operates in a highly regulated environment, and its utilities rely on regulatory approvals for rate adjustments and cost recovery. The company actively engages in rate case proceedings to recover costs and earn fair returns on its significant infrastructure investments. Mechanisms like revenue decoupling and formula rates help mitigate the impact of weather and customer usage fluctuations on revenues for several of its operating companies, ensuring a more stable revenue stream. Regulatory outcomes are crucial to Exelon's financial performance and are closely monitored.

Atlantic City Electric (ACE), one of Exelon's operating companies, experienced an employee strike in November 2023 that affected its collective bargaining agreement. This work stoppage, while not disrupting customer service, had a negative impact on net income. Exelon reported an approximate $32 million reduction in net income for ACE and a combined $31 million impact on Exelon and PHI for the year ended December 31, 2023.