Investor Presentaiton
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Ausgrid investment highlights
Our vision is to become a leader in energy solutions, recognised locally and globally
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Stable, regulated
natural monopoly
Nationally
significant
infrastructure
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Long-life essential infrastructure with stable, inflation-protected cash flows
Regulated revenues are insulated from volume exposure through revenue cap regime
AER has made a final revenue determination for Ausgrid that allows for clear and predictable revenue over five years,
from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024
94% of revenues are regulated
Natural monopoly position in franchisee area within the State of NSW - no competition for transportation of electricity
within Ausgrid's existing network
Core infrastructure servicing Sydney and parts of NSW - the most populous state in Australia
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Australia is one of the few remaining AAA economies with 28 consecutive years positive GDP growth
NSW is rated AAA by the two major credit rating agencies: S&P and Moody's
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Culture change and transition to new executive leadership with a significant safety focus
Experienced
leadership
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Productivity improvements and operational savings from Transformation Program that bring positive influence on opex
High quality network with significant capacity
Capital
management and
shareholder
support
Strong ownership base
Baa1 by Moody's and BBB by S&P credit rating and prudent capital management (baa2/bbb standalone credit
profile is an Ausgrid policy and a requirement under the Partnership Deed with the NSW Government)
Shareholders and management are committed to maintaining these credit ratings
$12.4 billion drawn debt with gearing of 79% net debt / RAB and $8.7 billion of acquisition equity value
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