Exelon, Constellation Energy File for Maryland Regulatory Approval of Merger
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) and Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) today filed for approval by the Maryland Public Service Commission (MPSC) of the merger announced by the companies on April 28.
Constellation Chairman and CEO Mayo A. Shattuck III said, "The merger of Exelon and Constellation is a unique and exciting opportunity for both companies and our stakeholders. Our filing today seeking the approval of the Maryland Public Service Commission gives us an opportunity to more thoroughly describe the many benefits of this transaction � for BGE customers, the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland."
The proposed merger would mean a direct investment in the state of more than $250 million (including a $100 rate credit for each BGE residential customer). According to economic modeling included in the filing, the benefit includes the creation of nearly 900 jobs directly related to projects associated with the merger, such as the development of a new or renovated headquarters building for the new company's energy marketing and renewable development businesses, as well as the development of new renewable energy projects. It also includes the creation of approximately 1,500 indirect jobs in industries like engineering, architecture, insurance and food service.
Benefits to BGE customers, the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland include:
- BGE customer rate credit and increased low-income customer assistance. Within 90 days after closing the merger, each BGE residential customer will receive a $100 rate credit. Exelon will also fund $5 million for the State of Maryland's Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP). Over the long term, BGE customers will benefit from the sharing of best practices with Exelon's other utilities, PECO and ComEd, in the areas of safety, reliability, efficiency and customer service.
- Baltimore headquarters for the new company's growth engine. Exelon's marketing arm, Power Team, will be combined with Constellation's wholesale and retail marketing business under the Constellation brand and, along with the companies' renewable energy development business, will be headquartered in Baltimore. To house these growing businesses, Exelon will build or refurbish an office center in Baltimore to LEED green building standards. BGE's electric and gas operations will continue to be managed locally from the utility's existing Baltimore headquarters.
- Investment in programs advancing Maryland's sustainability. Exelon will provide $4 million to support the objectives of the EmPower Maryland Energy Efficiency Act and $10 million to spur development of Maryland's electric vehicle infrastructure, and Exelon will invest in the development of 25 MW of new renewable generation in the state at an expected cost of $50 million.
In addition, Exelon has agreed to maintain Constellation's/BGE's charitable giving and traditional local community support in Maryland at its current level for at least 10 years following closing of the merger.
Earlier this month, Exelon and Constellation made other regulatory filings in support of their proposed merger with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the New York State Public Service Commission, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The companies will also seek shareholder approval in the third quarter of 2011. They expect to obtain regulatory approvals and complete the merger by first quarter 2012.
About Exelon Corporation
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with more than $18 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 490,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC. Learn more online: www.exeloncorp.com.
About Constellation Energy
Constellation Energy is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010. Learn more online: www.constellation.com.
For the latest information about the Exelon-Constellation merger, visit the merger website: www.exelonconstellationmerger.com
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These statements are based on the current expectations of management of Exelon Corporation (Exelon) and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Constellation), as applicable. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication. For example, (1)� the companies may be unable to obtain shareholder approvals required for the merger; (2)� the companies may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the merger, or required regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the combined company or cause the companies to abandon the merger; (3)� conditions to the closing of the merger may not be satisfied; (4)� an unsolicited offer of another company to acquire assets or capital stock of Exelon or Constellation could interfere with the merger; (5)� problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected; (6)� the combined company may be unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies; (7)� the merger may involve unexpected costs, unexpected liabilities or unexpected delays, or the effects of purchase accounting may be different from the companies' expectations; (8)� the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; (9)� the businesses of the companies may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the merger; (10)� the companies may not realize the values expected to be obtained for properties expected or required to be divested; (11)� the industry may be subject to future regulatory or legislative actions that could adversely affect the companies; and (12)� the companies may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Discussions of some of these other important factors and assumptions are contained in Exelon's and Constellation's respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including: (1) Exelon's 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a)� ITEM� 1A. Risk Factors, (b)� ITEM� 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c)� ITEM� 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18; (2) Exelon's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 in (a)� Part II, Other Information, ITEM� 1A. Risk Factors, (b)� Part 1, Financial Information, ITEM� 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c)� Part I, Financial Information, ITEM� 1. Financial Statements: Note 12; (3) Constellation's 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8; and (4) Constellation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 5. Other Information, (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 12. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 12. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed merger, will be more fully discussed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that Exelon will file with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this communication may not occur. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Neither Exelon nor Constellation undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Exelon intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to be mailed by Exelon and Constellation to their respective security holders in connection with the proposed merger of Exelon and Constellation. WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Exelon, Constellation and the proposed merger. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it becomes available) may be obtained free of charge from Exelon Corporation, Investor Relations, 10 South Dearborn Street, P.O. Box 805398, Chicago, Illinois 60680-5398, or from Constellation Energy Group, Inc., Investor Relations, 100 Constellation Way, Baltimore, MD 21202. Investors and security holders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Exelon, or Constellation, with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SEC's website for further information on its public reference room.
Participants in the Merger Solicitation
Exelon, Constellation, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Exelon's directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Exelon on March 24, 2011 in connection with its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders, and information regarding Constellation's directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Constellation on April 15, 2011 in connection with its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
Media Contacts:
Exelon
Judy Rader, 312-394-7417
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Constellation
Lawrence McDonnell, 410-470-7433
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Investor Contacts:
Exelon
Stacie Frank, 312-394-3094
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Constellation
Sandra Brummitt, 410-470-6440
Source: Exelon Corporation