Exelon Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Initiates 2024 Financial Outlook

Earnings Release Highlights

• GAAP Net Income of $0.62 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.60 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023
• Introducing 2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range of $2.40-$2.50 per share
• Declaring quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share for the first quarter of 2024, representing 5.6% growth over 2023 fourth quarter dividend of $0.36 per share
• Projecting to invest $35 billion of capital expenditures over the next four years to meet customer needs, resulting in expected rate base growth of 7.5% and operating EPS compounded annual growth of 5-7% from 2023 to 2027
• Updating 4-year financing plan to include $1.3 billion of additional equity to fund approximately 40% of $3.2 billion of incremental capital expenditures in line with a balanced funding strategy
• ComEd and PHI ended the year with best-on-record performances in both outage frequency and duration, and all gas utilities sustained top decile performance in gas odor response for the fourth straight quarter
• A settlement was approved in November by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in Atlantic City Electric's base rate case
• Orders in ComEd's Multi-Year Rate Plan ("MRP") and Multi-Year Grid Plan as well as BGE's multi-year plan were received in December

Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

"Exelon had another strong year in 2023, both financially and operationally," said President and CEO Calvin Butler. "We delivered in the top half of our guidance range, achieved best-on-record operational performance at multiple utilities, and advocated for a more affordable and equitable energy transformation for our customers. We successfully competed for nearly $200 million in project grants benefiting our customers, supported by the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act. In 2024, we will continue to innovate and partner with regulators and stakeholders across Exelon's jurisdictions to support our shared energy and environmental goals, while demonstrating the power of impact for our customers and communities."

"We delivered strong financial results for the second year in a row, despite the historically mild weather impacting our non-decoupled jurisdictions," said Exelon Chief Financial Officer Jeanne Jones. "For the full year 2023, we earned $2.34 per share on a GAAP basis and $2.38 per share on a non-GAAP basis, results that are at the top end of our narrowed guidance range. Over the next four years, Exelon will invest $35 billion to serve our customers, resulting in 7.5% rate base growth and an expected annualized earnings growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2027, off the midpoint of our 2023 guidance, with an expectation of being at midpoint or better in that range. We expect adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings for 2024 of $2.40 to $2.50 per share, driven by continued investment in our jurisdictions' energy transformations and doing so as affordably and efficiently as possible."

Fourth Quarter 2023

Exelon's GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $0.62 per share from $0.43 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $0.60 per share from $0.43 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022. For the reconciliations of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 4.

GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings in the fourth quarter of 2023 primarily reflect:

• Higher utility earnings primarily due to favorable impacts of the multi-year plans including the recognition of the reconciliation in 2023 at BGE. In addition, there were higher electric distribution earnings from higher allowed electric distribution ROE due to an increase in treasury rates at ComEd and favorable impacts of rate increases at PECO and PHI. This was partially offset by higher contracting costs and interest expense at PHI.
• Higher costs at the Exelon holding company primarily due to higher interest expense and realized losses on hedging activity.

Full Year 2023

Exelon's GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations for 2023 increased to $2.34 per share from $2.08 per share in 2022. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for 2023 increased to $2.38 per share from $2.27 per share in 2022.

GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the full year 2023 primarily reflect:

• Higher utility earnings primarily due to higher electric distribution and transmission earnings from higher allowed ROE due to an increase in treasury rates and higher rate base at ComEd and favorable impacts of rate increases at PECO, BGE, and PHI. In addition, at BGE, there were favorable impacts of the multi-year plans including the recognition of the reconciliation in 2023 and favorable carrying costs related to the carbon mitigation credit (CMC) regulatory asset at ComEd. This was partially offset by unfavorable weather at PECO and PHI, higher depreciation expense and interest expense at PECO, BGE and PHI, higher contracting costs at PHI, and higher storm costs at PECO and BGE.
• Higher costs at the Exelon holding company primarily due to higher interest expense and realized losses on hedging activity. This was partially offset by certain BSC costs that were historically allocated to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (Generation) but are presented as part of continuing operations in Exelon's results in 2022 as these costs do not qualify as expenses of the discontinued operations per the accounting rules.

Operating Company Results¹

ComEd

ComEd's fourth quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $268 million from $211 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. ComEd's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $269 million from $211 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to increases in electric distribution formula rate earnings (reflecting higher allowed electric distribution ROE due to an increase in treasury rates). Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PECO

PECO's fourth quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $153 million from $102 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. PECO's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $154 million from $102 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to distribution rate increases and favorable impacts from lower storm costs.

BGE

BGE's fourth quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $199 million from $113 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. BGE's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $199 million from $114 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to favorable impacts of the multi-year plans including the recognition of the reconciliation in 2023. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PHI

PHI's fourth quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $101 million from $90 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. PHI's Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $102 million from $90 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to distribution and transmission rate increases and timing of excess deferred tax amortization, partially offset by increases in contracting costs and interest expense. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI's distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

Initiates Annual Guidance for 2024

Exelon introduced a guidance range for 2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $2.40-$2.50 per share. There are no adjustments between 2024 projected GAAP Earnings and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings currently.

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¹Exelon's four business units include ComEd, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in northern Illinois; PECO, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in southeastern Pennsylvania; BGE, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in central Maryland; and PHI, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in the District of Columbia and portions of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey and retail natural gas distribution operations in northern Delaware.

Recent Developments and Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Dividend: On February 21, 2024, Exelon's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share on Exelon's common stock for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on Friday, March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record of Exelon as of 5 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 4, 2024.
• Rate Case Developments:
  • ComEd Multi-Year Rate Plan: On December 14, 2023, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued a final order on ComEd's MRP for 2024-2027. The ICC approved total requested revenue requirement increases of $451 million effective January 1, 2024, $14 million effective January 1, 2025, $6 million effective January 1, 2026, and $30 million effective January 1, 2027, based on an ROE of 8.905%, and an equity ratio of 50%.
  • BGE Electric and Gas Multi-Year Plan: On December 14, 2023, the Maryland Public Service Commission (MDPSC) issued an order on BGE's multi-year plans. The MDPSC order provides for an electric rate increase of approximately $41 million, $113 million, and $25 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, based on an ROE of 9.50%. Additionally, the MDPSC order provides for a natural gas rate increase of approximately $126 million, $62 million, and $41 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, based on an ROE of 9.45%.
  • ACE Electric Base Rate Case: On November 17, 2023, the NJBPU approved an increase in ACE's annual electric distribution base rates of $45 million (before New Jersey sales and use tax), reflecting an ROE of 9.60%. The order approved incremental increases in ACE's electric distribution base rates of $36 million and $9 million effective December 1, 2023 and February 1, 2024, respectively.
• Financing Activities: On November 8, 2023, DPL issued $340 million, $75 million, and $110 million of First Mortgage Bonds, 5.45%, 5.55%, and 5.72% Series, due November 8, 2033, November 8, 2038, and November 8, 2053, respectively. DPL used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

GAAP/Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings Reconciliation

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2022 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the full year of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the full year of 2022 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

Webcast Information

Exelon will discuss fourth quarter 2023 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at www.exeloncorp.com/investor-relations.

About Exelon

Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) is a Fortune 250 company and the nation's largest utility company, serving more than 10.5 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). More than 19,500 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow @Exelon on Twitter | X.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor's overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon's baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies' presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP Net Income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon's website: https://investors.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on Feb. 21, 2024.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Pepco Holdings LLC, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants' 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants' Third Quarter 2023 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed on Nov. 2, 2023) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and, (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.

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