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OGE Energy Corp. 2025 Q1 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, for OGE Energy Corp. (OGE Energy) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E). OGE Energy is a holding company whose primary investment provides electricity in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. OG&E is the largest electric company in Oklahoma, generating, transmitting, distributing, and selling electric energy. The company operates as a large accelerated filer.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Total Debt calculated as Short-term debt ($766.7M) + Long-term debt ($5,121.8M) for Q1 2025.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Operating revenues increased by $150.9 million (25.3%) year-over-year. This was primarily driven by a $91.8 million increase in fuel, purchased power, and direct transmission expenses (which are pass-through costs), a $37.1 million price variance due to new rates effective July 1, 2024, and a 12.1% increase in heating degree days.
• Profitability Surge: Net income increased by $44.1 million (237%) to $62.7 million. The subsidiary OG&E contributed a $45.8 million increase in net income, driven by higher operating revenues and lower operation and maintenance expenses, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest expenses.
• Cash Flow Decline: Net cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly by $67.1 million (80.8%) to $15.9 million. This reduction was primarily due to increased payments for fuel and purchased power.
• Debt Levels: Short-term debt increased by $297.4 million to $766.7 million to fund general operating needs and capital expenditures. Long-term debt increased slightly due to new borrowings and revolver usage.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• 2025 Guidance: OGE Energy maintains its full-year 2025 consolidated earnings guidance of $447 million to $471 million ($2.21 to $2.33 per diluted share). OG&E is projected to earn approximately $491 million ($2.43 per share), while other operations are projected to incur a loss of $32 million.
• Regulatory Developments: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) issued a final order on March 27, 2025, approving the settlement agreement for the 2023 general rate review, resulting in an annual revenue requirement increase of $126.7 million. The OCC also found OG&E's 2023 fuel costs prudent.
• Environmental Risks: Significant uncertainty remains regarding EPA regulations. The EPA is reconsidering numerous rules, including the "Good Neighbor" FIP (NOx emissions) and Section 111(d) standards for fossil fuel units. OG&E estimates potential compliance costs for the Good Neighbor FIP could range from $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion if implemented as issued, though litigation and regulatory reviews are ongoing.
• Legal Contingencies: OG&E is a defendant in a lawsuit seeking over $60 million related to a fire at an apartment building in Oklahoma City. Management disputes the claims and believes insurance will cover costs in excess of a non-material retention.
• Rating Outlook: On April 14, 2025, Moody's Investors Service revised the ratings outlook for both OGE Energy and OG&E from stable to negative, citing pressure from the capital expenditure plan and higher debt levels.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the impact of the Good Neighbor FIP and Section 111(d) EPA regulations on future capital expenditures and rate recovery timelines.
• Monitor the Moody's negative outlook and its potential effect on future borrowing costs and credit facility terms.
• Review the cash flow volatility driven by fuel cost pass-throughs and the reliance on short-term debt ($766.7M) to fund operations.
• Assess the status of the apartment fire litigation and the adequacy of insurance coverage.
• Confirm the execution of the April 1, 2025, $350 million senior notes issuance and its impact on refinancing short-term obligations.