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WEC Energy to take $0.41/share charge after ICC disallows $236.2M in utility capital costs
WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.
- ICC disallowed $236.2M capital costs for Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, including $177.2M already incurred.
- WEC records $178.9M pre-tax ($129.8M after-tax) non-cash charge, reducing EPS by $0.41.
- GAAP 2023 EPS guidance revised to $4.17-$4.21; adjusted (ex-charge) guidance $4.58-$4.62, upper end expected.
- ICC granted limited rehearing but disallowance stands; WEC plans to appeal to Illinois circuit court.
- 2024 earnings guidance and revised capital plan scheduled for Feb 1, 2024 year-end call.