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Wec Energy Group 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 7, 2025)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 7, 2025
Period End
February 7, 2025
Security
WEC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K260

WEC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 260 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’20Oct ’20
  2. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’22Oct ’22
  3. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 7, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on February 7, 2025 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to furnish presentation slides for its February 2025 Investor Update, to be used in upcoming meetings with investors.

The filing itself contains no new financial results; the substance is in Exhibit 99.1, the slides. The slides describe a 2025 EPS guidance midpoint of $5.22a per share, a 2025 GAAP-to-adjusted EPS range of $5.17-$5.27, and a 6.9% increase in the annual dividend to $3.57 per share in January 2025, the company's 22nd consecutive year of dividend increases. The slides present a $27.6 billion projected capital spend for 2025-2029, which the company calls its largest five-year plan, with $4.5 billion to electric generation, $5.3 billion to electric distribution, and $3.2 billion for its ATC share of transmission.

Management cites 1,800 MW of additional electric demand through 2029, driven largely by Microsoft's Mount Pleasant data center investment, and projects long-term EPS growth of 6.5% to 7.0%. Projected funding comes from roughly $18.5b-$19.5 billion of cash from operations, $2.7-$3.2 billion of common equity, and $9.5-$10.0 billion of incremental debt, with a stated target of 98%+ of capital allocated to regulated businesses.

The presentation also outlines the company's coal exit plan, with coal to be used only as backup by end of 2030 and fully exited by end of 2032, along with plans for 4,365 MW of regulated renewables and storage investment totaling $9.1 billionc. Pending Illinois and Wisconsin regulatory matters, including the Peoples Gas Safety Modernization Program order expected in Q1 2025, are also highlighted as items to watch.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. 2025 EPS guidance midpoint of $5.22 per share, with a range of $5.17-$5.27 in the slides
  2. Annual dividend raised 6.9% to $3.57 per share in January 2025, the 22nd consecutive year of dividend increases
  3. Projected 2025-2029 capital plan of $27.6 billion, described as the largest five-year plan in company history
  4. Long-term EPS growth outlook of 6.5% to 7.0%, with 98%+ of capital allocated to regulated businesses
  5. Expected 1,800 MW of additional electric demand through 2029, including Microsoft's $3.3 billion Wisconsin investment
  6. Coal to be used only as backup by end of 2030 and exited by end of 2032; 4,365 MW of planned regulated renewables and storage totaling $9.1 billion
  7. Projected financing of $18.5-$19.5 billion from operations, $2.7-$3.2 billion common equity, and $9.5-$10.0 billion incremental debt

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Does this 8-K report new financial results for WEC Energy Group?

    No. The filing is a Regulation FD disclosure under Item 7.01 that furnishes investor presentation slides (Exhibit 99.1) for upcoming investor meetings. It does not itself report earnings or other financial results.

  2. What is WEC's 2025 earnings guidance?

    The slides show 2025 EPS guidance with a midpoint of $5.22 per share and a range of $5.17-$5.27.

  3. How large is WEC's planned capital investment through 2029?

    The slides project $27.6 billion of capital spending from 2025 through 2029, which the company describes as its largest five-year plan in history. Major components include $5.3 billion for electric distribution and $4.5 billion for electric generation, with the company's share of ATC transmission investment at $3.2 billion.

  4. How will WEC fund its 2025-2029 capital plan?

    The slides project $18.5-$19.5 billion from cash from operations, $2.7-$3.2 billion from common equity, and $9.5-$10.0 billion of incremental debt, including $2.2-$3.0 billion of junior subordinated notes or other securities with equity content. Dividends are projected at $6.8-$7.0 billion.

  5. What regulatory matters could affect WEC's outlook?

    The slides list pending items including an Illinois Commerce Commission order on the Peoples Gas Safety Modernization Program expected in Q1 2025, an appeal of a 2023 Illinois rate order with a decision expected in 12-18 months, and several Wisconsin decisions on gas generation and LNG projects estimated for Q3 and Q4 2025.

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