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Basin Electric settles McKenzie Electric disputes; expects $40M pre-tax charge in Q2 2026
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- Settlement resolves North Dakota state court and FERC disputes among Basin Electric, McKenzie, Upper Missouri, and Mountrail-Williams.
- McKenzie will dismiss with prejudice its state court claims and withdraw FERC complaints against Basin Electric and Upper Missouri.
- Basin Electric agrees that from Jan 1, 2031, it will not include Dakota Gasification costs in rates charged to Upper Missouri for McKenzie's power.
- McKenzie continues its wholesale power contract with Upper Missouri through 2075, remaining a Class C Member of Basin Electric.
- Pre-tax charge of approximately $40 million expected in Q2 2026; settlement effective upon regulatory approvals and financing conditions.