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EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Agreement Terminated (Sep 14, 2006)

Filed September 14, 2006For Securities:EXC

Summary

This 8-K filing from Exelon Corporation reports the termination of its previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger with Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), originally entered into on December 20, 2004. The termination, effective September 14, 2006, comes after Exelon provided formal notice to PSEG. The merger had received approval from the boards and shareholders of both companies, and all necessary regulatory approvals were obtained, with the exception of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). This development signifies a significant strategic shift for Exelon, as the intended merger, which would have involved an exchange of 1.225 shares of Exelon common stock for each share of PSEG common stock, will not proceed. Investors will be closely watching for Exelon's updated strategic plans and any potential impact on its financial outlook and growth trajectory following this decision. The company has indicated that a joint statement with PSEG has been issued.

Key Highlights

  • 1Exelon Corporation terminated its Agreement and Plan of Merger with Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG).
  • 2The termination occurred on September 14, 2006, via formal notice from Exelon to PSEG.
  • 3The merger agreement was originally signed on December 20, 2004.
  • 4The merger had received approval from the boards and shareholders of both Exelon and PSEG.
  • 5All regulatory approvals were completed except for that of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).
  • 6The merger would have resulted in PSEG shareholders receiving 1.225 shares of Exelon common stock per PSEG share.
  • 7A joint statement from Exelon and PSEG regarding the termination has been issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing states that Exelon gave formal notice to PSEG to terminate the merger agreement. While the exact reasons for termination beyond the pending NJBPU approval are not detailed in this 8-K, the fact that it was terminated indicates a decision by Exelon not to proceed with the transaction at this time.

The merger, agreed upon in December 2004, would have involved PSEG merging with and into Exelon. Under the terms, each share of PSEG common stock would have been converted into 1.225 shares of Exelon common stock.

All necessary regulatory approvals had been obtained by September 14, 2006, with the sole exception being the approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).

This 8-K filing itself does not provide information on the immediate stock impact. However, investors would typically react to the termination of a significant merger based on their assessment of the strategic implications, potential future growth opportunities, and capital allocation plans that are now available to Exelon.