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EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 10, 2018)

Filed July 10, 2018For Securities:EXC

Summary

On July 9, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain retail electricity and wholesale load serving contracts, along with related commodity contracts, from FirstEnergy Solutions Corporation for $140 million in cash. This acquisition is a strategic move to expand Exelon's retail and wholesale energy market presence. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including a court-supervised bankruptcy auction process, bankruptcy court approval, and antitrust clearance. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2018. Investors should note that this acquisition is part of a bankruptcy auction process, which introduces specific risks and uncertainties. Exelon Generation will also assume obligations to replace certain credit support arrangements provided by FirstEnergy. The company has cautioned that actual results may differ from forward-looking statements due to various risks, as detailed in their previous SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Exelon Generation to acquire retail and wholesale load serving contracts from FirstEnergy Solutions for $140 million cash.
  • 2Transaction is part of a court-supervised Section 363 bankruptcy auction process for FirstEnergy Solutions.
  • 3Deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to regulatory and court approvals.
  • 4Exelon Generation will endeavor to replace existing credit support for the acquired retail businesses.
  • 5Acquisition aims to expand Exelon's market position in retail electricity and wholesale load serving.
  • 6Termination of the agreement is possible if not completed by December 31, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

Exelon Generation is acquiring FirstEnergy Solutions' retail electricity and wholesale load serving contracts, as well as certain other related commodity contracts, for an all-cash purchase price of $140 million.

The closing is contingent upon Exelon Generation being the winning bidder in a court-supervised bankruptcy auction, approval of the purchase agreement by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period. The transaction must also be consummated by December 31, 2018.

The transaction involves a bankruptcy auction process, which can introduce complexities and uncertainties. Exelon Generation is also agreeing to use commercially reasonable efforts to replace existing credit support, which could involve additional costs or efforts. The company also notes that forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties as detailed in their SEC filings.

This acquisition is expected to enhance Exelon Generation's presence in the competitive retail electricity and wholesale load serving markets by acquiring existing contracts and customer portfolios.