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NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 3, 2014)

Filed December 3, 2014For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) has announced a significant development through a joint press release with Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) on December 3, 2014. The companies have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, outlining a two-step merger process where HEI would be acquired by NEE through its subsidiaries. This transaction represents a strategic move by NextEra Energy to expand its operations and market reach. The merger agreement also stipulates that prior to its completion, HEI will distribute its ownership of ASB Hawaii, Inc., the parent company of American Savings Bank, to its shareholders on a pro-rata basis. This spin-off of the banking subsidiary is a key component of the transaction structure, potentially impacting the valuation and operational focus for both companies post-merger. Investors should pay close attention to the regulatory approvals, shareholder votes, and the ultimate financial and operational integration of HEI into NEE, as well as the fate of the divested banking entity.

Key Highlights

  • 1NextEra Energy (NEE) entered into a definitive merger agreement with Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) on December 3, 2014.
  • 2The transaction involves a two-step merger, with HEI eventually becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of NEE.
  • 3Prior to the merger completion, HEI will spin off its banking subsidiary, ASB Hawaii, Inc., to its shareholders.
  • 4The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including shareholder and regulatory approvals.
  • 5NEE and HEI have launched a joint website (www.forhawaiisfuture.com) for further information on the transaction.
  • 6A Form S-4 registration statement, including a proxy statement/prospectus, will be filed with the SEC for shareholder review and voting.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the execution of a definitive merger agreement between NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) and Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI), detailing the terms and structure of the proposed acquisition.

Before the merger with NEE is completed, HEI will distribute all of its shares in ASB Hawaii, Inc. (the parent of American Savings Bank) to its shareholders on a pro-rata basis. This means HEI shareholders will receive shares of the bank separately.

The merger is contingent upon several factors, including obtaining necessary shareholder approvals from HEI shareholders, securing required governmental and regulatory approvals, and satisfying other customary closing conditions. There's also a risk that these approvals could delay the transaction or lead to conditions that could cause either party to abandon the deal.

Investors are urged to read the forthcoming proxy statement/prospectus that will be included in the Form S-4 filing with the SEC. This document will contain important information about the proposed transaction. Additional information is also available on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov), NEE's investor relations website, HEI's investor relations website, and a joint website at www.forhawaiisfuture.com.