UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 

 

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008

 

 

¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

 


DYNEGY INC.
DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entity

 

Commission
File Number

 

State of
Incorporation

 

I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.


 


 


 


Dynegy Inc.

 

001-33443

 

Delaware

 

20-5653152

Dynegy Holdings Inc.

 

000-29311

 

Delaware

 

94-3248415


 

 

 

1000 Louisiana, Suite 5800

 

 

Houston, Texas

 

77002

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(713) 507-6400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

 

 

 

Dynegy Inc.

Yes x   No ¨

 

Dynegy Holdings Inc.

Yes x   No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

Dynegy Inc.

x

¨

¨

¨

Dynegy Holdings Inc.

¨

¨

x

¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).



 

 

 

 

Dynegy Inc.

Yes ¨ No x

 

Dynegy Holdings Inc.

Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of Dynegy Inc.’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 502,905,922 shares outstanding as of November 3, 2008; Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 340,000,000 shares outstanding as of November 3, 2008. All of Dynegy Holdings Inc.’s outstanding common stock is owned indirectly by Dynegy Inc.

This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by Dynegy Inc. and Dynegy Holdings Inc. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to a registrant other than itself.




DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

 


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 


 

 

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.:

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—Dynegy Inc.:
September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Dynegy Inc.:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Dynegy Inc.:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Dynegy Inc.:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

7

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—Dynegy Holdings Inc.:
September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Dynegy Holdings Inc.:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

9

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Dynegy Holdings Inc.:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

10

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Dynegy Holdings Inc.:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

11

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

12

 

 

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

42

Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

73

Item 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

75

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

76

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

76

Item 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS—DYNEGY INC.

76

Item 6.

EXHIBITS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

76

EXPLANATORY NOTE

          This report includes the combined filing of Dynegy Inc. (“Dynegy”) and Dynegy Holdings Inc. (“DHI”). DHI is the principal subsidiary of Dynegy, providing approximately 100 percent of Dynegy’s total consolidated revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 and constituting approximately 100 percent of Dynegy’s total consolidated asset base as of September 30, 2008 except for Dynegy’s 50 percent interests in DLS Power Holdings, LLC and DLS Power Development Company, LLC. Unless the context indicates otherwise, throughout this report, the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and “ours” are used to refer to both Dynegy and DHI and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Dynegy Illinois Inc. (“Dynegy Illinois”) before it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynegy by way of the merger of Merger Sub Co., then Dynegy’s wholly owned subsidiary, with and into Dynegy Illinois. Discussions or areas of this report that apply only to Dynegy or DHI will clearly be noted in such section.

2



DEFINITIONS

          As used in this Form 10-Q, the abbreviations contained herein have the meanings set forth below.

 

 

 

APB

 

Accounting Principles Board

ASM

 

Ancillary Services Market

BTA

 

Best technology available

CAIR

 

Clean Air Interstate Rule

CFTC

 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

CRM

 

Our former customer risk management business segment

CUSA

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation

DHI

 

Dynegy Holdings Inc., Dynegy’s primary financing subsidiary

DMG

 

Dynegy Midwest Generation, Inc.

DMSLP

 

Dynegy Midstream Services L.P.

EITF

 

Emerging Issues Task Force

EPA

 

Environmental Protection Agency

FASB

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC

 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FIN

 

FASB Interpretation

GAAP

 

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of the United States of America

GEN

 

Our power generation business

GEN-MW

 

Our power generation business - Midwest segment

GEN-NE

 

Our power generation business - Northeast segment

GEN-WE

 

Our power generation business - West segment

GHG

 

Greenhouse gasses

ICC

 

Illinois Commerce Commission

IMA

 

In-market asset availability

ISO

 

Independent System Operator

ISO-NE

 

Independent System Operator – New England

MAAC-APS

 

Mid–Atlantic Area Council – Allegheny Power System delivery area

MISO

 

Midwest Independent Transmission Operator, Inc.

MMBtu

 

One million British thermal units

MW

 

Megawatts

MWh

 

Megawatt hour

NOx

 

Nitrogen Oxide

NPDES

 

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NRG

 

NRG Energy, Inc.

NYSDEC

 

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

OTC

 

Over the Counter

PJM

 

PJM Interconnection, LLC

PPEA

 

PPEA Holding Company LLC

RGGI

 

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

RTO

 

Regional transmission organization

SCEA

 

Sandy Creek Energy Associates, LP

SCH

 

Sandy Creek Holdings LLC

SEC

 

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SFAS

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards

SO2

 

Sulfur Dioxide

SPDES

 

State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

VaR

 

Value at Risk

VIE

 

Variable Interest Entity

3



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

DYNEGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited) (in millions, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

750

 

$

328

 

Restricted cash

 

 

141

 

 

104

 

Short-term investments

 

 

125

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $24 and $20, respectively

 

 

351

 

 

426

 

Accounts receivable, affiliates

 

 

 

 

1

 

Inventory

 

 

164

 

 

199

 

Assets from risk-management activities

 

 

947

 

 

358

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

12

 

 

45

 

Prepayments and other current assets

 

 

232

 

 

145

 

Assets held for sale (Note 3)

 

 

 

 

57

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Assets

 

 

2,722

 

 

1,663

 

 

 



 



 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

10,684

 

 

10,689

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,798

)

 

(1,672

)

 

 



 



 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

 

8,886

 

 

9,017

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated investments

 

 

62

 

 

79

 

Restricted cash and investments

 

 

1,167

 

 

1,221

 

Assets from risk-management activities

 

 

174

 

 

55

 

Goodwill

 

 

433

 

 

438

 

Intangible assets

 

 

451

 

 

497

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

5

 

 

6

 

Accounts receivable, affiliates

 

 

3

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

299

 

 

245

 

 

 



 



 

Total Assets

 

$

14,202

 

$

13,221

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

323

 

$

292

 

Accrued interest

 

 

126

 

 

56

 

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

 

 

160

 

 

201

 

Liabilities from risk-management activities

 

 

917

 

 

397

 

Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt

 

 

57

 

 

51

 

Liabilities held for sale

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

1,583

 

 

999

 

 

 



 



 

Long-term debt

 

 

5,864

 

 

5,739

 

Long-term debt, affiliates

 

 

200

 

 

200

 

 

 



 



 

Long-Term Debt

 

 

6,064

 

 

5,939

 

Other Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities from risk-management activities

 

 

190

 

 

116

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,319

 

 

1,250

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

360

 

 

388

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities

 

 

9,516

 

 

8,692

 

 

 



 



 

Minority Interest

 

 

7

 

 

23

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 2,100,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007; 505,336,540 and 502,819,794 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 850,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007; 340,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

 

 

3

 

 

3

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

6,480

 

 

6,463

 

Subscriptions receivable

 

 

(3

)

 

(5

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(52

)

 

(25

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,683

)

 

(1,864

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,561,828 and 2,449,259 shares at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

 

(71

)

 

(71

)

 

 



 



 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

4,679

 

 

4,506

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

14,202

 

$

13,221

 

 

 



 



 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited) (in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

1,886

 

$

1,046

 

$

2,754

 

$

2,379

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(558

)

 

(535

)

 

(1,465

)

 

(1,144

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation shown separately below

 

 

(130

)

 

(114

)

 

(367

)

 

(334

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(91

)

 

(92

)

 

(277

)

 

(232

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

4

 

 

83

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

(48

)

 

(62

)

 

(126

)

 

(163

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Operating income

 

 

1,116

 

 

247

 

 

602

 

 

510

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

(5

)

 

8

 

 

(17

)

 

6

 

Interest expense

 

 

(105

)

 

(117

)

 

(322

)

 

(268

)

Minority interest income (expense)

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

 

(8

)

Other income and expense, net

 

 

11

 

 

16

 

 

46

 

 

34

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

1,018

 

 

155

 

 

312

 

 

274

 

Income tax expense (Note 12)

 

 

(413

)

 

(59

)

 

(131

)

 

(95

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

605

 

 

96

 

 

181

 

 

179

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $1, $93, zero and $97, respectively (Notes 3 and 12)

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

131

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income

 

$

605

 

$

220

 

$

181

 

$

310

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Earnings Per Share (Note 9):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.25

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

 

0.18

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.43

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.25

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

 

0.18

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.43

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic shares outstanding

 

 

837

 

 

836

 

 

837

 

 

721

 

Diluted shares outstanding

 

 

839

 

 

838

 

 

839

 

 

723

 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

181

 

$

310

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

281

 

 

239

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments, net of cash distributions

 

 

17

 

 

(6

)

Risk-management activities

 

 

(127

)

 

(137

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

(83

)

 

(214

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

116

 

 

172

 

Legal and settlement charges

 

 

7

 

 

29

 

Other

 

 

34

 

 

22

 

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

43

 

 

(64

)

Inventory

 

 

27

 

 

(5

)

Prepayments and other assets

 

 

(75

)

 

(43

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

75

 

 

109

 

Changes in non-current assets

 

 

(84

)

 

(45

)

Changes in non-current liabilities

 

 

(15

)

 

(1

)

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

397

 

 

366

 

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(460

)

 

(236

)

Unconsolidated investments

 

 

(1

)

 

(7

)

Proceeds from asset sales, net

 

 

452

 

 

466

 

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

(128

)

Increase in short-term investments

 

 

(127

)

 

 

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and restricted investments

 

 

17

 

 

(598

)

Other investing

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(108

)

 

(503

)

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net

 

 

153

 

 

2,705

 

Repayments of long-term borrowings

 

 

(21

)

 

(2,300

)

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

Other financing, net

 

 

(1

)

 

(5

)

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

133

 

 

404

 

 

 



 



 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

422

 

 

267

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

328

 

 

371

 

 

 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

750

 

$

638

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-cash investing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash construction expenditures

 

$

3

 

$

13

 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

Net income

 

$

605

 

$

220

 

Cash flow hedging activities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized mark-to-market losses arising during period, net

 

 

(21

)

 

(15

)

Reclassification of mark-to-market losses to earnings, net

 

 

3

 

 

12

 

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges, net

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Changes in cash flow hedging activities, net (net of tax benefit of $4 and $3, respectively)

 

 

(16

)

 

(3

)

Allocation to minority interest

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total cash flow hedging activities

 

 

(6

)

 

(3

)

Recognized prior service cost and actuarial loss

 

 

—­

 

 

1

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

2

 

Unrealized gain on securities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on securities

 

 

 

 

6

 

Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains, (net of tax expense of zero and $1, respectively)

 

 

 

 

2

 

Unconsolidated investment other comprehensive loss, net (net of tax benefit of $3)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

(10

)

 

2

 

 

 



 



 

Comprehensive income

 

$

595

 

$

222

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

Net income

 

$

181

 

$

310

 

Cash flow hedging activities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized mark-to-market losses arising during period, net

 

 

(27

)

 

(74

)

Reclassification of mark-to-market gains (losses) to earnings, net

 

 

10

 

 

(16

)

 

 



 



 

Changes in cash flow hedging activities, net (net of tax benefit of $4 and $54, respectively)

 

 

(17

)

 

(90

)

Allocation to minority interest

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total cash flow hedging activities

 

 

(5

)

 

(90

)

Recognized prior service cost and actuarial loss

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

4

 

Unrealized loss on securities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities

 

 

(3

)

 

4

 

Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income

 

 

(9

)

 

(4

)

 

 



 



 

Net unrealized losses, (net of tax benefit of $8 and zero, respectively)

 

 

(12

)

 

 

Unconsolidated investment other comprehensive loss, net (net of tax benefit of $7)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(27

)

 

(83

)

 

 



 



 

Comprehensive income

 

$

154

 

$

227

 

 

 



 



 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

724

 

$

292

 

Restricted cash

 

 

141

 

 

104

 

Short-term investments

 

 

118

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $21 and $15 respectively

 

 

352

 

 

428

 

Accounts receivable, affiliates

 

 

 

 

1

 

Inventory

 

 

164

 

 

199

 

Assets from risk-management activities

 

 

947

 

 

358

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3

 

 

30

 

Prepayments and other current assets

 

 

232

 

 

145

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

57

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Assets

 

 

2,681

 

 

1,614

 

 

 



 



 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

10,684

 

 

10,689

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,798

)

 

(1,672

)

 

 



 



 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

 

8,886

 

 

9,017

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

18

 

Restricted cash and investments

 

 

1,167

 

 

1,221

 

Assets from risk-management activities

 

 

174

 

 

55

 

Goodwill

 

 

433

 

 

438

 

Intangible assets

 

 

451

 

 

497

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

5

 

 

6

 

Accounts receivable, affiliates

 

 

3

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

300

 

 

241

 

 

 



 



 

Total Assets

 

$

14,100

 

$

13,107

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

322

 

$

291

 

Accrued interest

 

 

126

 

 

56

 

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

 

 

161

 

 

202

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities from risk-management activities

 

 

917

 

 

397

 

Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt

 

 

57

 

 

51

 

Liabilities held for sale

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

1,583

 

 

999

 

 

 



 



 

Long-term debt

 

 

5,864

 

 

5,739

 

Long-term debt to affiliates

 

 

200

 

 

200

 

 

 



 



 

Long-Term Debt

 

 

6,064

 

 

5,939

 

Other Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities from risk-management activities

 

 

190

 

 

116

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,132

 

 

1,052

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

356

 

 

381

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities

 

 

9,325

 

 

8,487

 

 

 



 



 

Minority Interest

 

 

7

 

 

23

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholder’s Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Stock, $1 par value, 1,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

5,684

 

 

5,684

 

Affiliate receivable

 

 

(811

)

 

(825

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(52

)

 

(25

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(53

)

 

(237

)

 

 



 



 

Total Stockholder’s Equity

 

 

4,768

 

 

4,597

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

 

$

14,100

 

$

13,107

 

 

 



 



 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

1,886

 

$

1,046

 

$

2,754

 

$

2,379

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(558

)

 

(535

)

 

(1,465

)

 

(1,144

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation shown separately below

 

 

(130

)

 

(114

)

 

(367

)

 

(334

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(91

)

 

(92

)

 

(277

)

 

(232

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

4

 

 

83

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

(48

)

 

(62

)

 

(126

)

 

(144

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Operating income

 

 

1,116

 

 

247

 

 

602

 

 

529

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

(5

)

 

12

 

 

(7

)

 

12

 

Interest expense

 

 

(105

)

 

(117

)

 

(322

)

 

(268

)

Minority interest income (expense)

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

 

(8

)

Other income and expense, net

 

 

11

 

 

17

 

 

45

 

 

33

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

1,018

 

 

160

 

 

321

 

 

298

 

Income tax expense (Note 12)

 

 

(412

)

 

(62

)

 

(137

)

 

(94

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

606

 

 

98

 

 

184

 

 

204

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $1, $93, zero and $98, respectively (Notes 3 and 12)

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

130

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income

 

$

606

 

$

222

 

$

184

 

$

334

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

184

 

$

334

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

281

 

 

239

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments, net of cash distributions

 

 

7

 

 

(12

)

Risk-management activities

 

 

(127

)

 

(137

)

Gain on sale of assets, net

 

 

(83

)

 

(214

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

123

 

 

161

 

Legal and settlement charges

 

 

7

 

 

29

 

Other

 

 

30

 

 

20

 

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

43

 

 

(64

)

Inventory

 

 

27

 

 

(5

)

Prepayments and other assets

 

 

(75

)

 

(43

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

76

 

 

111

 

Changes in non-current assets

 

 

(84

)

 

(43

)

Changes in non-current liabilities

 

 

(16

)

 

(1

)

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

393

 

 

375

 

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(460

)

 

(236

)

Unconsolidated investments

 

 

10

 

 

 

Proceeds from asset sales, net

 

 

452

 

 

466

 

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

16

 

Increase in short-term investments

 

 

(120

)

 

 

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and restricted investments

 

 

17

 

 

(598

)

Affiliate transactions

 

 

2

 

 

(11

)

Other investing

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(92

)

 

(363

)

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net

 

 

153

 

 

2,705

 

Repayments of long-term borrowings

 

 

(21

)

 

(2,025

)

Dividend to affiliate

 

 

 

 

(342

)

Other financing, net

 

 

(1

)

 

1

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

131

 

 

339

 

 

 



 



 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

432

 

 

351

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

292

 

 

243

 

 

 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

724

 

$

594

 

 

 



 



 

Other non-cash investing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash construction expenditures

 

$

3

 

$

13

 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

606

 

$

222

 

Cash flow hedging activities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized mark-to-market losses arising during period, net

 

 

(21

)

 

(15

)

Reclassification of mark-to-market gains to earnings, net

 

 

3

 

 

12

 

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges, net

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Changes in cash flow hedging activities, net (net of tax benefit of $4 and $3, respectively)

 

 

(16

)

 

(3

)

Allocation to minority interest

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total cash flow hedging activities

 

 

(6

)

 

(3

)

Recognized prior service cost and actuarial loss

 

 

 

 

1

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

2

 

Unrealized gain on securities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on securities

 

 

 

 

6

 

Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 



 



 

Net unrealized gain, (net of tax expense of zero and $1, respectively)

 

 

 

 

2

 

Unconsolidated investment other comprehensive loss, net (net of tax benefit of $3)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

(10

)

 

2

 

 

 



 



 

Comprehensive income

 

$

596

 

$

224

 

 

 



 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

184

 

$

334

 

Cash flow hedging activities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized mark-to-market losses arising during period, net

 

 

(27

)

 

(74

)

Reclassification of mark-to-market gains (losses) to earnings, net

 

 

10

 

 

(16

)

 

 



 



 

Changes in cash flow hedging activities, net (net of tax benefit of $4 and $54, respectively)

 

 

(17

)

 

(90

)

Allocation to minority interest

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total cash flow hedging activities

 

 

(5

)

 

(90

)

Recognized prior service cost and actuarial loss

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

4

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities

 

 

(3

)

 

4

 

Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income

 

 

(9

)

 

(4

)

 

 



 



 

Net unrealized losses, (net of tax benefit of $8 and zero, respectively)

 

 

(12

)

 

 

Unconsolidated investment other comprehensive loss, net (net of tax benefit of $7)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(27

)

 

(83

)

 

 



 



 

Comprehensive income

 

$

157

 

$

251

 

 

 



 



 

See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Note 1—Accounting Policies

     Basis of Presentation

          The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to interim financial reporting as prescribed by the SEC. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These interim financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, which we refer to as each registrant’s “Form 10-K”.

          The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report include all material adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented in this Form 10-Q are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other interim period due to seasonal fluctuations in demand for our energy products and services, changes in commodity prices, timing of maintenance and other expenditures and other factors. The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make informed estimates and judgments that affect our reported financial position and results of operations. These estimates and judgments also impact the nature and extent of disclosure, if any, of our contingent liabilities based on currently available information. We review significant estimates and judgments affecting our consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis and record the effect of any necessary adjustments. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and judgments are inherent in the preparation of financial statements. Estimates and judgments are used in, among other things, (i) developing fair value assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows and discount rates, (ii) analyzing tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill, for possible impairment, (iii) estimating the useful lives of our assets, (iv) assessing future tax exposure and the realization of tax assets, (v) determining amounts to accrue for contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications, (vi) estimating various factors used to value our pension assets and liabilities and (vii) determining the primary beneficiary of certain VIEs from a set of related parties. Actual results could differ materially from any such estimates.

     Available-for-Sale Securities

          For securities classified as available-for-sale that have readily determinable fair values, the change in the unrealized gain or loss, net of deferred income tax, is recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method.

          As of September 30, 2008, Dynegy and DHI had approximately $127 million and $120 million, respectively, invested in the Reserve Primary Fund (the “Fund”), which “broke the buck” on September 16, 2008, when the value of its shares fell below $1.00. On September 22, 2008, the SEC granted the Fund’s request to suspend all rights of redemption from the Fund, in order to ensure an orderly disposition of the securities. Since distributions from the Fund were suspended on September 30, 2008, investments in the Fund are no longer readily convertible to cash, and therefore do not meet the definition of “cash and cash equivalents” as set forth in SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows”. As such, we have reclassified our investment in the Fund from cash and cash equivalents to short-term investments as of September 30, 2008 and recorded a $2 million impairment, based on management’s estimate of the fair value of our proportionate share of the Fund’s holdings, which is included in Other income and expense, net, in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. This investment is classified as a current asset, as

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

all of the assets held by the Fund will mature by September 30, 2009, and distributions from the Fund will be made as assets reach maturity or are sold.

     Goodwill

          We follow the guidance set forth in SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 142”), when assessing the carrying value of our goodwill. We evaluate our goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on November 1st, and when events warrant an assessment. Although Dynegy’s Class A common stock price significantly decreased in the third quarter 2008, management determined that since the market decline has been recent rather than sustained for a significant period of time, and there has not been a significant change to the underlying fundamentals of the business, it is not more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units has dropped below their carrying amounts. Therefore, we did not evaluate our goodwill for impairment during the third quarter 2008 except in conjunction with our sale of Rolling Hills, as more fully discussed in Note 3—Dispositions and Discontinued Operations—Dispositions—Rolling Hills. However, with the downturn in the economic environment, if our market capitalization continues to be below our book value for a sustained period of time, we may be required to record a goodwill impairment in the future.

     Accounting Principles Adopted

          SFAS No. 157. On January 1, 2008, we adopted portions of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). Please read Note 4—Risk Management Activities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments for further discussion.

          SFAS No. 159. On January 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. We have not elected the fair value option to measure eligible items. Accordingly, this statement had no impact on our financial statements.

     Accounting Principles Not Yet Adopted

          SFAS No. 141(R). On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). SFAS No. 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, except for certain income tax adjustments. We are currently evaluating the impact of this statement on our financial statements.

          SFAS No. 160. On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 requires ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income; changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently; and any retained

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value. SFAS No. 160 also requires that noncontrolling interest holders continue to be attributed their share of losses even if these attributions result in a deficit noncontrolling interest balance. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of this statement on our financial statements.

          SFAS No. 161. On March 19, 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”). SFAS No. 161 is meant to improve transparency about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity’s financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended; and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 requires disclosure of the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format. It also provides more information about an entity’s liquidity by requiring disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk–related and it requires cross-referencing within footnotes to enable financial statement users to locate important information about derivative instruments. SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of this statement on our financial statements.

          SFAS No. 162. On May 9, 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”). SFAS No. 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental entities. Prior to the issuance of SFAS No. 162, GAAP hierarchy was defined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SAS No. 69”). SAS No. 69 has been criticized because it is directed to external auditors rather than the entity. SFAS No. 162 addresses these issues by establishing that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity (not its auditor) that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval. This statement will have no impact on our financial statements.

Note 2—Acquisitions and Contributions

          LS Power Business Combination. On April 2, 2007, Dynegy acquired through merger (the “Merger”) entities that owned ten power plants and a power plant under construction (collectively, the “Contributed Entities”) and 50 percent interests in DLS Power Holdings, LLC (“DLS Power Holdings”), a development joint venture, and DLS Power Development Company, LLC (“DLS Power Development”) from LSP Gen Investors, L.P., LS Power Partners, L.P., LS Power Equity Partners PIE I, L.P., LS Power Equity Partners, L.P. and LS Power Associates, L.P. (the “LS Contributing Entities”). The aggregate purchase price was comprised of (i) $100 million cash, (ii) 340 million shares of the Class B common stock of Dynegy, (iii) the issuance of a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $275 million (the “Note”) (which was simultaneously issued and repaid in full without interest or prepayment penalty), (iv) the issuance of an additional $70 million of project-related debt (the “Griffith Debt”) (which was simultaneously issued and repaid in full without interest or prepayment penalty) via an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and (v) transaction costs of approximately $52 million, approximately $44 million of which were paid in 2007. The Class B common stock issued by Dynegy was valued at $5.98 per share, which represents the average closing price of Dynegy’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for the two days prior to, including, and two days subsequent to the September 15, 2006 public announcement of the Merger, or approximately $2,033 million. Dynegy funded the cash payment and the repayment of the Note and the Griffith Debt using cash on hand and borrowings by DHI (and subsequent permitted distributions to Dynegy) of (i) an aggregate $275 million under the revolving portion of our Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Facility, subsequently amended (the “Credit Agreement”) and (ii) an aggregate $70 million under a senior secured term loan facility.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Please read Note 15—Debt—Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Facility in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K for discussion of DHI’s borrowings. We paid a premium over the fair value of the net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired due to the (i) scale and diversity of assets acquired in key regions of the United States; (ii) financial benefits of such assets; and (iii) proven nature of the asset development platform that was subsequently contributed to DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development.

          In connection with the completion of the Merger, Dynegy contributed to Dynegy Illinois its interest in the Contributed Entities. Following such contribution, Dynegy Illinois contributed to DHI its interest in the Contributed Entities and, as a result, the Contributed Entities are subsidiaries of DHI. Accordingly, all of the entities acquired in the Merger are included within DHI with the exception of Dynegy’s 50 percent interests in DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development, which are directly owned by Dynegy.

          The application of purchase accounting under SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141”), required that the total purchase price be allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the acquisition date, with amounts exceeding the fair values being recorded as goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142). The allocation process included an analysis of acquired fixed assets, contracts, and contingencies to identify and record the fair value of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Dynegy’s allocation of the purchase price to specific assets and liabilities was based upon customary valuation procedures and techniques.

          The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

16

 

Restricted cash and investments (including $37 million current)

 

 

91

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

52

 

Inventory

 

 

37

 

Assets from risk management activities (including $11 million current)

 

 

37

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

 

12

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

4,223

 

Intangible assets (including $9 million current)

 

 

224

 

Goodwill

 

 

486

 

Unconsolidated investments

 

 

83

 

Other

 

 

35

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

$

5,296

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities and accrued liabilities

 

$

(92

)

Liabilities from risk management activities (including $14 million current)

 

 

(75

)

Long-term debt (including $32 million current)

 

 

(1,898

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(627

)

Other

 

 

(96

)

Minority interest

 

 

22

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and minority interest assumed

 

$

(2,766

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

2,530

 

 

 



 

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For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Included in Other liabilities was an intangible liability of $35 million in GEN-MW primarily related to a contract held by LSP Kendall Holding LLC, one of the entities acquired by Dynegy. LSP Kendall Holding LLC was party to a power tolling agreement with another of our subsidiaries. This power tolling agreement had a fair value of approximately $31 million as of April 2, 2007, representing an intangible liability from the perspective of LSP Kendall Holding LLC. Upon completion of the Merger, this power tolling agreement was effectively settled, which resulted in a $31 million second quarter 2007 gain equal to the fair value of this contract, in accordance with EITF Issue 04-1, “Accounting for Pre-existing Contractual Relationships Between the Parties to a Purchase Business Combination”. The gain is included in Cost of sales in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

          Sithe Assets Contribution. On January 31, 2005, Dynegy acquired, and subsequently contributed to DHI in April 2007, 100 percent of the outstanding common shares of ExRes SHC, Inc. (“ExRes”), the parent company of Sithe Energies, Inc. (“Sithe Energies”) and Sithe/Independence Power Partners, L.P. (“Independence”). The results of the operations of ExRes have been included in Dynegy’s consolidated financial statements since January 31, 2005. Through this acquisition, Dynegy acquired the 1,064 MW Independence power generation facility located near Scriba, New York, as well as natural gas-fired merchant facilities in New York and hydroelectric generation facilities in Pennsylvania (the “Sithe Assets”).

          In April 2007, Dynegy Illinois contributed to DHI all of its interest in New York Holdings Inc. (“New York Holdings”), together with its indirect interest in the subsidiaries of New York Holdings. New York Holdings, together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns the Sithe Assets. The Sithe Assets primarily consist of the Independence power generation facility. This contribution was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control. As such, the assets and liabilities of New York Holdings were recorded by DHI at Dynegy’s historical cost on Dynegy’s date of acquisition, January 31, 2005. In addition, DHI’s historical financial statements have been adjusted in all periods presented to reflect the contribution as though DHI had owned New York Holdings beginning January 31, 2005.

Note 3—Dispositions and Discontinued Operations

     Dispositions

          Rolling Hills. On July 31, 2008, we completed the sale of the Rolling Hills power generation facility (“Rolling Hills”) to an affiliate of Tenaska Capital Management, LLC for approximately $368 million, net of transaction costs. We recorded a $57 million gain in the third quarter 2008 related to the sale, which is included in Gain on sale of assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The gain includes the impact of allocating approximately $5 million of goodwill associated with the GEN-MW reporting unit to Rolling Hills. The amount of goodwill allocated to Rolling Hills was based on the relative fair values of Rolling Hills and the portion of the GEN-MW reporting unit being retained.

          The sale of Rolling Hills represented the sale of a significant portion of a reporting unit. As such, in accordance with SFAS No. 142, we assessed the goodwill of the GEN-MW reporting unit for impairment during the third quarter 2008. No impairment was indicated as a result of this assessment.

          In accordance with SFAS No. 144, we discontinued depreciation and amortization of Rolling Hills’ property, plant and equipment during the second quarter 2008. Depreciation and amortization expense related to Rolling Hills totaled zero and approximately $3 million in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008, respectively, compared to approximately $2 million and approximately $6 million in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively.

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          NYMEX Securities. In November 2006, the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) completed its initial public offering. At the time, we had two membership seats on the NYMEX, and therefore, we received 90,000 NYMEX shares for each membership seat. During August 2007, we sold 30,000 shares for approximately $4 million, and we recognized a gain of $4 million. During the second quarter 2008, we sold our remaining 150,000 shares and both of our membership seats for approximately $16 million, and we recognized a gain of $15 million, which is included in Gain on sale of assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations partially offset by a reduction of $8 million, net of tax of $5 million, in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive income.

          Oyster Creek. In May 2008, we sold the beneficial interest in Oyster Creek Limited to General Electric for approximately $11 million, which is included in Gain on sale of assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

     Discontinued Operations

          CoGen Lyondell. On August 1, 2007, we completed the sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility for approximately $470 million to EnergyCo, LLC, a joint venture between PNM Resources and a subsidiary of Cascade Investment, LLC.

          In accordance with SFAS No. 144, we discontinued depreciation and amortization of CoGen Lyondell’s property, plant and equipment during the second quarter 2007. Depreciation and amortization expense related to CoGen Lyondell totaled zero and $5 million in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively. Also pursuant to SFAS No. 144, we are reporting the results of CoGen Lyondell’s operations in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

          Calcasieu. On March 31, 2008, we completed the sale of the Calcasieu power generation facility to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for approximately $56 million, net of transaction costs.

          In accordance with SFAS No. 144, we discontinued depreciation and amortization of Calcasieu’s property, plant and equipment during the first quarter 2007. Depreciation and amortization expense related to Calcasieu totaled less than $1 million and approximately $1 million in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively. Also pursuant to SFAS No. 144, we are reporting the results of Calcasieu’s operations in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Summary. The following table summarizes information related to Dynegy’s discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-WE

 

CRM

 

NGL

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

14

 

$

 

$

 

$

14

 

Income from operations before taxes

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

7

 

Income from operations after taxes

 

 

7

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

14

 

Gain on sale before taxes

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

Gain on sale after taxes

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

81

 

$

 

$

 

$

81

 

Income from operations before taxes

 

 

3

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

18

 

Income from operations after taxes

 

 

2

 

 

11

 

 

8

 

 

21

 

Gain on sale before taxes

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

Gain on sale after taxes

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

          The following table summarizes information related to DHI’s discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-WE

 

CRM

 

NGL

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

14

 

$

 

$

 

$

14

 

Income from operations before taxes

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

7

 

Income from operations after taxes

 

 

7

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

14

 

Gain on sale before taxes

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

Gain on sale after taxes

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

81

 

$

 

$

 

$

81

 

Income from operations before taxes

 

 

3

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

18

 

Income from operations after taxes

 

 

2

 

 

10

 

 

8

 

 

20

 

Gain on sale before taxes

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

Gain on sale after taxes

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

Note 4—Risk Management Activities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments

          The nature of our business necessarily involves market and financial risks. Specifically, we are exposed to commodity price variability related to our power generation business. Our commercial team manages these commodity price risks with financially settled and other types of contracts. Our treasury team also manages our financial risks and exposures associated with interest expense variability. These risks and our strategy for mitigating them are more fully described in Note 6—Risk Management Activities and Financial Instruments of Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K. Consistent with our commodity risk management policy, our commercial team also uses financial instruments in an attempt to capture the benefit of fluctuations in market prices in the geographic regions where our assets operate.

          The following table summarizes the carrying value of the derivatives used in our risk management activities. In the table below, commodity-based derivative contracts primarily represent derivative contracts related to our generation business that we have not designated as accounting hedges, that are entered into for purposes of hedging

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

future fuel requirements and sales commitments and securing commodity prices we consider favorable under the circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Net assets (liabilities):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow and fair value accounting hedges

 

$

(67

)

$

(32

)

Interest rate derivatives not designated as accounting hedges

 

 

 

 

(2

)

Commodity-based derivative contracts not designated as accounting hedges

 

 

81

 

 

(66

)

 

 



 



 

Net assets (liabilities) from risk management activities (1)

 

$

14

 

$

(100

)

 

 



 



 


 

 


(1)

Included in both current and non-current assets and liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

          We do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement and we did not elect to adopt the netting provisions allowed under FSP FIN 39-1, “Amendment of FASB Interpretation No. 39”, which allows an entity to offset the fair value amounts recognized for cash collateral paid or cash collateral received against the fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement. As a result, our consolidated balance sheets present derivative assets and liabilities, as well as cash collateral paid or received, on a gross basis. As of September 30, 2008, included in Prepayments and other current assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, we had approximately $94 million of cash collateral postings, which represent the effect of net cash outflows arising from the daily settlements of our exchange-traded or brokered commodity futures positions held with our futures clearing manager.

          Beginning April 2, 2007, we chose to cease designating derivatives related to our power generation business as cash flow hedges, and thus apply mark-to-market accounting treatment thereafter. Accordingly, as fair values fluctuate from period to period due to market price volatility, fair value changes and unrealized and realized gains and losses are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations within Revenues pursuant to EITF Issue 02-3, “Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities” (“EITF Issue No. 02-3”). As such, these mark-to-market gains and losses are not reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the same period as the underlying power sales from generation activity for which the derivative instruments serve as economic hedges.

          For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, our revenues included approximately $889 million and $124 million, respectively, of mark-to-market gains related to this activity compared to $20 million and $54 million, respectively, of mark-to-market gains in the same periods in the prior year.

          Cash Flow Hedges. We enter into financial derivative instruments that qualify, and that we may elect to designate, as cash flow hedges. Interest rate swaps have been used to convert floating interest rate obligations to fixed interest rate obligations. Additionally, prior to April 2, 2007, we applied the cash flow hedge accounting model to certain GEN derivatives as discussed above. The balance in Other comprehensive loss at April 2, 2007 related to these instruments will be reclassified to future earnings contemporaneously with the related purchases of fuel and sales of electricity. As of September 30, 2008, there was $3 million pre-tax income remaining in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008, we recorded $1 million and $3 million, respectively, of income related to ineffectiveness from changes in the fair value of cash flow hedge positions and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to the hedge of future cash flows. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, we recorded a $1 million loss and $4 million of income, respectively, related to ineffectiveness from changes in fair value of cash flow hedge positions. No amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to the hedge of future cash flows. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008, no amounts were reclassified to earnings in connection with forecasted transactions that were no longer considered probable of occurring. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, zero and $1 million, respectively, were reclassified to earnings in connection with forecasted transactions that were no longer considered probable of occurring.

          The balance in cash flow hedging activities, net at September 30, 2008, is expected to be reclassified to future earnings when the hedged transaction impacts earnings. Of this amount, after-tax gains of approximately $2 million are currently estimated to be reclassified into earnings over the 12 month period ending September 30, 2009. The actual amounts that will be reclassified into earnings over this period and beyond could vary materially from this estimated amount as a result of changes in market conditions and other factors.

          Fair Value Hedges. We also enter into derivative instruments that qualify, and that we designate, as fair value hedges. We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our non-prepayable fixed-rate debt into floating-rate debt. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, there was no ineffectiveness from changes in the fair value of hedge positions and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, no amounts were recognized in relation to firm commitments that no longer qualified as fair value hedges.

          Fair Value Measurements. On January 1, 2007, we adopted SFAS No. 157. We did not record a cumulative effect upon the adoption. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements; however, for some entities the application of SFAS No. 157 will change current practice. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are to be applied prospectively, except for the initial impact on three specific items: (i) changes in fair value measurements of existing derivative financial instruments measured initially using the transaction price under EITF No. 02-3, (ii) existing hybrid financial instruments measured initially at fair value using the transaction price and (iii) blockage factor discounts.

          FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with respect to non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities which are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Therefore, we have deferred application of SFAS No. 157 to such non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities until January 1, 2009.

          On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 157-3 (“FSP SFAS No. 157-3”). FSP SFAS No. 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS No. 157 to a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. FSP SFAS No. 157-3 was effective upon issuance by the FASB. The issuance of FSP SFAS No. 157-3 had no impact on our financial statements.

          Fair value, as defined in SFAS No. 157, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). However, as permitted under SFAS No. 157, we utilize a mid-market pricing convention (the mid-point price between bid and ask prices) as a practical expedient for valuing the majority of our assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

value. Where appropriate, valuation adjustments are made to account for various factors, including the impact of our credit risk, our counterparties’ credit risk and bid-ask spreads. We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. We primarily apply the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavor to utilize the best available information. Accordingly, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. We classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy defined by SFAS No. 157 are as follows:

 

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments such as exchange-traded derivatives, listed equities and U.S. government treasury securities.

 

 

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Instruments in this category include non-exchange-traded derivatives such as over the counter forwards, options and repurchase agreements.

 

 

Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. Level 3 instruments include those that may be more structured or otherwise tailored to our needs as well as financial transmission rights. At each balance sheet date, we perform an analysis of all instruments subject to SFAS No. 157 and include in Level 3 all of those whose fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs.

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2008. These financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value as of September 30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets from risk management activities

 

$

 

$

1,080

 

$

41

 

$

1,121

 

Other—DHI

 

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

118

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total—DHI

 

 

 

 

1,198

 

 

41

 

 

1,239

 

Other—Dynegy

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total—Dynegy

 

$

 

$

1,205

 

$

41

 

$

1,246

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities from risk management activities

 

$

 

$

1,106

 

$

1

 

$

1,107

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total—Dynegy and DHI

 

$

 

$

1,106

 

$

1

 

$

1,107

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

          The determination of the fair values above incorporates various factors required under SFAS No. 157. These factors include not only the credit standing of the counterparties involved and the impact of credit enhancements (such as cash deposits, letters of credit and priority interests), but also the impact of our nonperformance risk on our liabilities. Valuation adjustments are generally based on capital market implied ratings evidence when assessing the credit standing of our counterparties and when applicable, adjusted based on management’s estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value.

          Assets and liabilities from risk management activities may include exchange-traded derivative contracts and OTC derivative contracts. Some exchange-traded derivatives are valued using broker or dealer quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or OTC markets. In such cases, these exchange-traded derivatives are classified within Level 2. OTC derivative trading instruments include swaps, forwards, options and complex structures that are valued at fair value. In certain instances, these instruments may utilize models to measure fair value. Generally, we use a similar model to value similar instruments. Valuation models utilize various inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, other observable inputs for the asset or liability, and market-corroborated inputs. Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. Certain OTC derivatives trade in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. In addition, complex or structured transactions, such as heat-rate call options, can introduce the need for internally-developed model inputs that might not be observable in or corroborated by the market. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized in Level 3. Other assets represent available-for-sale securities.

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Balance at June 30, 2008

 

$

(119

)

Unrealized gains

 

 

129

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements

 

 

30

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

 

 

 



 

Balance at September 30, 2008

 

$

40

 

 

 



 

Change in unrealized gains relating to instruments still held as of September 30, 2008

 

$

95

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

 

$

(16

)

Unrealized gains

 

 

65

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements

 

 

(8

)

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

(1

)

 

 



 

Balance at September 30, 2008

 

$

40

 

 

 



 

Change in unrealized gains relating to instruments still held as of September 30, 2008

 

$

71

 

 

 



 

          Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) for Level 3 recurring items are included in revenues on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. We believe an analysis of instruments classified as Level 3 should be undertaken with the understanding that these items generally serve as economic hedges of our power generation portfolio.

          Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 represent existing assets or liabilities that were either previously categorized as a higher level for which the inputs to the model became unobservable or assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 for which the lowest significant input became observable during the period.

Note 5—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

          Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, is included in Dynegy’s stockholders’ equity and DHI’s stockholder’s equity on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Cash flow hedging activities, net

 

$

(44

)

$

(39

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

27

 

 

27

 

Unrecognized prior service cost and actuarial loss

 

 

(24

)

 

(25

)

Available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

12

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss — unconsolidated investments

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

$

(52

)

$

(25

)

 

 



 



 

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For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Note 6—Variable Interest Entities

          Hydroelectric Generation Facilities. On January 31, 2005, Dynegy completed the acquisition of ExRes, the parent company of Sithe Energies, Inc. and Independence. ExRes also owns through its subsidiaries four hydroelectric generation facilities in Pennsylvania. The entities owning these facilities meet the definition of VIEs. In accordance with the purchase agreement, Exelon Corporation (“Exelon”) has the sole and exclusive right to direct our efforts to decommission, sell, or otherwise dispose of the hydroelectric facilities owned through the VIEs. Exelon is obligated to reimburse ExRes for all costs, liabilities, and obligations of the entities owning these facilities, and to indemnify ExRes with respect to the past and present assets and operations of the entities. As a result, we are not the primary beneficiary of the entities and have not consolidated them in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN No. 46(R)”). There was no material change during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2008. Please read Note 12—Variable Interest Entities—Hydroelectric Generation Facilities in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K for discussion of these entities.

          PPEA Holding Company LLC. On April 2, 2007, in connection with the completion of the Merger, we acquired a 70 percent interest in PPEA Holding Company LLC (“PPEA”). On December 13, 2007, we sold a portion of our interest in PPEA, reducing our ownership interest in PPEA to 37 percent. PPEA owns and operates Plum Point Energy Associates, LLC (“Plum Point”). Plum Point is constructing a 665 MW coal fired power generation facility (the “Plum Point Project”), located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, in which it owns an approximate 57 percent undivided interest. Our investment in the net assets of Plum Point at September 30, 2008 was approximately $20 million. Our condensed consolidated balance sheet included $471 million of plant construction in progress at September 30, 2008 that is collateral for the Plum Point Project debt. As of September 30, 2008, we have posted a $15 million letter of credit to support our contingent equity contribution to Plum Point. Please read Note 15—Debt—Plum Point Credit Agreement Facility for discussion of Plum Point’s borrowings in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K. PPEA meets the definition of a VIE, and we have determined we are the primary beneficiary of this entity. As such, we have consolidated it in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46(R).

          DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development. On April 2, 2007, in connection with the transactions consummated by the Merger, Dynegy acquired a 50 percent interest in DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development. The purpose of DLS Power Development is to provide services to DLS Power Holdings and the project subsidiaries related to power project development and to evaluate and pursue potential new development projects. DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development meet the definition of VIEs, as they will require additional subordinated financial support from their owners to conduct normal on-going operations. However, Dynegy is not the primary beneficiary of the entities and, in accordance with the provisions of FIN No. 46(R), has not consolidated them. Dynegy accounts for its investments in DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development as equity method investments pursuant to APB No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”. We believe that Dynegy’s maximum exposure to economic loss from this VIE is limited to $62 million, which represents its equity investment in these entities at September 30, 2008.

          Sandy Creek. Dynegy Sandy Creek Holdings, LLC (the “Dynegy Member”), an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of Dynegy and DHI, and LSP Sandy Creek Member, LLC (the “LSP Member”) each own a 50 percent interest in Sandy Creek Holdings LLC (“SCH”), which indirectly owns all of SCEA. SCEA owns an undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Energy Station (the “Sandy Creek Project”), which is an 898 MW facility under construction in McLennan County, Texas. In addition, Sandy Creek Services, LLC (“SC Services”) was formed to provide services to SCH. Dynegy Power Services Inc. and LSP Sandy Creek Services LLC each own a 50 percent interest in SC Services.

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          SCH and SC Services both meet the definition of a VIE, as they will require additional subordinated financial support to conduct their normal on-going operations. However, we are not the primary beneficiary of the entities and, in accordance with FIN No. 46(R), do not consolidate them. We account for our investments in SCH and SC Services as equity method investments pursuant to APB No. 18. We believe that our maximum exposure to economic loss from these VIEs is limited to $278 million, which represents a note receivable of approximately $3 million and letters of credit totaling $275 million supporting our funding commitment.

          During the second quarter 2008, SCEA sold an 11 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project, reducing its undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project from approximately 75 percent to approximately 64 percent. Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments includes income of approximately $13 million related to the sale. Using cash on hand and the proceeds of the sale, SCEA repaid approximately $45 million in project-related debt and approximately $7 million in affiliate debt. In addition, both the Dynegy Member and the LSP Member received a cash distribution of approximately $7 million during the second quarter 2008.

          In connection with the sale, SCH’s $200 million credit agreement commitment was reduced by approximately $30 million to $170 million. The Dynegy Member’s 50 percent share of SCH’s credit agreement funding obligation is supported by a letter of credit in the amount of $85 million issued under a stand-alone letter of credit facility between the Dynegy Member and ABN Amro Bank, N.V. The Dynegy Member’s and the LSP Member’s equity funding commitment also decreased from $223 million each to $190 million each. The Dynegy Member’s equity funding commitment is supported by a letter of credit in the amount of $190 million issued under a stand-alone letter of credit facility between the Dynegy Member and ABN Amro Bank, N.V.

Note 7—Debt

          Contingent LC Facility. On June 17, 2008, DHI entered into a Facility and Security Agreement (the “Contingent LC Facility”) with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (“Morgan Stanley”), as lender, issuing bank, collateral agent and paying agent.

          Availability under the Contingent LC Facility is contingent on natural gas prices rising above $13/MMBtu during 2009. For every dollar increase above $13/MMBtu in 2009 forward natural gas prices, $40 million in capacity will initially be available, up to a total of $300 million. In the event that the Contingent LC Facility is utilized, it will complement existing liquidity instruments as a source of additional letters of credit to meet our collateral requirements. Letter of credit availability will accrue ongoing fees at an annual rate of 3.2 percent. Over the course of 2009, the ratio of availability per dollar increase in natural gas prices will be reduced, on a pro rata monthly basis, to zero by year end.

          Such letters of credit will be available for the purpose of supporting certain commercial and trading contracts and related netting agreements described in the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2008, no amounts were available under the Contingent LC Facility.

          Credit Agreement. In September 2008, Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 bankruptcy law. Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“Lehman CP”), the Lehman entity acting as one of our lenders for the revolving portion of our Credit Agreement, was not initially part of the bankruptcy estate. However, in early October 2008, Lehman CP also filed for protection from creditors under the bankruptcy law. Lehman CP’s lending obligations were not assumed by Barclays, which had acquired most of Lehman’s North American banking operations in September 2008. Lehman CP is now formally a defaulting lender under our Credit Agreement, is no longer accruing commitment fees and would not be expected to fund any borrowing requests, thereby reducing our effective availability under the Credit Agreement by $70 million to $1.9 billion.

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For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          On September 30, 2008, we entered into Amendment No. 2 ( “Amendment No. 2”) to our Credit Agreement. Amendment No. 2 serves to amend the definition of “Change of Control” in Section 1.01 of our Credit Agreement such that the reference to “42%” was replaced with “50%”.

          Repayments. On June 30, 2008, we made a $21 million principal payment on the Sithe/Independence Power Partners, L.P. 9.0 percent senior notes due 2013.

Note 8—Related Party Transactions

          Equity Investments. We hold four investments in joint ventures in which LS Power or its affiliates are also investors. Dynegy has a 50 percent ownership interest in DLS Power Holdings and DLS Power Development. DHI has 50 percent ownership interests in SCH and SC Services, which were contributed by Dynegy to DHI in August 2007. Please read Note 6—Variable Interest Entities for further discussion.

          Other. In March 2007, DHI paid a dividend of $50 million to Dynegy. In April 2007, DHI made dividend payments of $275 million and $17 million to Dynegy.

          On April 2, 2007, Dynegy contributed to Dynegy Illinois its interest in the Contributed Entities. Also in April 2007, Dynegy Illinois contributed to DHI all of its interest in New York Holdings, together with its indirect interest in the subsidiaries of New York Holdings. Please read Note 2—Acquisitions and Contributions—LS Power Business Combination and Sithe Assets Contributions for further discussion.

Note 9—Dynegy’s Earnings Per Share

          Basic earnings per share represents the amount of earnings for the period available to each share of Dynegy common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share represents the amount of earnings for the period available to each share of Dynegy common stock outstanding during the period plus each share that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period.

          The reconciliation of basic earnings per share from continuing operations to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

Income from continuing operations for basic and diluted earnings per share

 

$

605

 

$

96

 

$

181

 

$

179

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average shares

 

 

837

 

 

836

 

 

837

 

 

721

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options and restricted stock

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Diluted weighted-average shares

 

 

839

 

 

838

 

 

839

 

 

723

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per share from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.25

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.25

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

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Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies

     Legal Proceedings

          Set forth below is a summary of our material ongoing legal proceedings. In accordance with SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies”, we record reserves for contingencies when information available indicates that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. In addition, we disclose matters for which management believes a material loss is at least reasonably possible. In all instances, management has assessed the matters below based on current information and made a judgment concerning their potential outcome, giving due consideration to the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought and the probability of success. Management’s judgment may prove materially inaccurate and such judgment is made subject to the known uncertainty of litigation.

          Gas Index Pricing Litigation. We, several of our affiliates, our former joint venture affiliate WCP (Generation) Holdings LLC (“West Coast Power”) and other energy companies were named as defendants in twenty-two lawsuits in state and federal court claiming damages resulting from alleged price manipulation and false reporting of natural gas prices to various index publications in the 2000-2002 timeframe. Many of the cases have been resolved and those which remain are pending in Nevada district court and Tennessee State court. Recent developments include:

 

 

 

 

In October 2007, we, on behalf of ourselves and our former joint venture affiliate West Coast Power, entered into a confidential memorandum of understanding to settle the fourteen cases comprising the California-based gas index litigation. In February 2008, a formal settlement agreement was executed and funding occurred shortly thereafter. Dismissals with prejudice were entered by the court in March 2008. The settlement is without admission of wrongdoing, and we continue to deny plaintiffs’ allegations.

 

 

 

 

In February 2008, the United States District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment in a Colorado class action, which had been transferred to Nevada through the multi-district litigation process, thereby dismissing the case and all of plaintiffs’ claims. Plaintiffs moved for reconsideration and the court ordered additional briefing on plaintiffs’ declaratory judgment claims. Those issues are fully briefed and we await a decision from the court.

 

 

 

 

In February 2007, the Tennessee state court dismissed a class action on defendants’ motion. Plaintiffs appealed and in November 2007, the case was argued to the appellate court. In October 2008, the appellate court reversed the dismissal and remanded the case for further proceedings. In February 2008, the United States District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment in a Colorado class action, which had been transferred to Nevada through the multi-district litigation management process, thereby dismissing the case and all of plaintiffs’ claims. Plaintiffs moved for reconsideration and the court ordered additional briefing on plaintiffs’ declaratory judgment claims. Those issues are fully briefed and we await a ruling.

 

 

 

 

The remaining six cases, three of which seek class certification, are also pending in Nevada federal court. Five of the cases were transferred through the multi-district litigation management process from other states, including Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois. All of the cases contain similar claims that individually and in conjunction with other energy companies, we engaged in an illegal scheme to inflate natural gas prices by providing false information to natural gas index publications. The complaints rely heavily on prior FERC and CFTC investigations into and reports concerning index manipulation in the energy industry. The lawsuits seek actual and punitive damages, restitution and/or expenses, and are currently in the discovery phase.

          We continue to analyze the Gas Index Pricing Litigation and are vigorously defending the remaining individual matters. Due to the uncertainty of litigation, we cannot predict whether we will incur any liability in

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For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

connection with these lawsuits. However, given the nature of the claims, an adverse result in these proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

          Nevada Power Arbitration. Through one of our indirect subsidiaries, we hold an ownership interest in Black Mountain, in which our equal partner is a CUSA subsidiary. Black Mountain has a long-term power sale agreement with Nevada Power Company (“Nevada Power”) that extends through April 2023. In October 2007, Nevada Power initiated an arbitration against Black Mountain seeking a declaratory judgment that (i) Nevada Power’s methodology for calculating certain cumulative excess payments in the event of default or early termination by Black Mountain is correct and (ii) Black Mountain is obligated to repay to Nevada Power the full amount of any outstanding excess payments in the event of a default or early termination or upon the expiration of the agreement’s term in 2023. Currently, Nevada Power does not allege an event of default or early termination has occurred. Nonetheless, Nevada Power maintains that as of December 31, 2007, if an event of default occurred, Black Mountain would be required to pay approximately $136 million in cumulative excess payments, 50 percent of which would be our proportionate share. We previously disclosed that we agreed to guarantee 50 percent of any Black Mountain obligation to pay cumulative excess payments. Nevada Power further alleges that the cumulative excess payments calculation could equal approximately $365 million in 2023 and would be payable upon the scheduled termination of the power sale agreement, 50 percent of which would be our proportionate share. Management does not believe that Black Mountain has an obligation to pay any amount to Nevada Power upon the scheduled termination of the agreement. In July 2008, the parties presented evidence and arguments in a week-long arbitration proceeding with post-hearing briefing, and closing arguments were completed in October 2008. We are awaiting a final ruling. We believe Nevada Power’s claims are without merit and we continue to defend against them vigorously. However, given the amount in controversy, an adverse ruling could have a material adverse effect on our future financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

          New York Attorney General Subpoena. On September 17, 2007, Dynegy and four other companies received a subpoena from the Office of the New York Attorney General. The subpoena sought information and documents related to the Company’s public disclosures concerning the expected impact of climate change and the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In October 2008, the Attorney General closed its inquiry and did not find any weakness or impropriety in the Company’s past disclosures. Under an agreement reached with the Attorney General’s Office, the Company acknowledged that it will continue to provide timely and relevant information to investors about climate change risk in accordance with applicable SEC disclosure requirements.

          Illinova Arbitration. In September 2000, Dynegy’s subsidiary, IGC, sold a minority interest it held in a Cleburne, Texas generating plant to Ponderosa Pine Energy (“PPE”). Brazos Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Brazos”), the party to an offtake agreement from the plant, brought legal action against PPE alleging that PPE’s purchase did not comply with the terms of Brazos’ offtake agreement. Brazos received a favorable arbitration award against PPE, which in turn sought recovery from IGC and the other former owners of the plant for indemnification. In May 2007, the panel in PPE’s arbitration action ruled that IGC and the other former owners of the plant must indemnify PPE for the Brazos arbitration award, with IGC’s portion being defined as approximately $17 million. Dynegy recognized a legal settlement charge of approximately $17 million in the first quarter 2007 relating to this adverse ruling. In May 2007, Dynegy paid the judgment under protest. PPE moved to enforce the arbitration award in state district court and the defendants have filed a motion to vacate the arbitration award. A hearing on these motions was held in December 2007 and we await a ruling.

          Danskammer State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. In January 2005, the NYSDEC issued a Draft SPDES Permit renewal for the Danskammer plant, and an adjudicatory hearing was scheduled for the fall of 2005. Three environmental groups sought to impose a permit requirement that the Danskammer plant install a closed cycle cooling system in order to reduce the volume of water withdrawn from the Hudson River, thus reducing aquatic organism mortality. The petitioners claim that only a closed cycle cooling system meets the Clean Water

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Act’s requirement that the cooling water intake structures reflect BTA for minimizing adverse environmental impacts.

          A formal evidentiary hearing was held in November and December 2005. The Deputy Commissioner’s decision directing that the NYSDEC staff issue the revised Draft Danskammer SPDES Permit was issued in May 2006. In September 2006, the NYSDEC issued the revised Danskammer SPDES Permit with conditions generally favorable to us. While the revised Danskammer SPDES Permit does not require installation of a closed cycle cooling system, it does require aquatic organism mortality reductions resulting from NYSDEC’s determination of BTA requirements under its regulations. The petitioners appealed and briefing was completed before the Third Department Appellate Division (the “Third Department”) in April 2008. On September 19, 2008, the Appellate Division issued its Memorandum and Judgment confirming the determination of NYSDEC in issuing the revised Danskammer SPDES Permit and dismissed the appeal.

          On October 2, 2008, the Third Department denied Petitioners’ motion for permission to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals. We expect that Petitioners will now directly file in the Court of Appeals a motion for leave to appeal the Third Department’s decision. Dynegy will oppose such a motion.

          The denial of Petitioners’ motion essentially confirms the Appellate Division’s prior determination upholding NYSDEC’s issuance of the revised Danskammer SPDES Permit. The denial of Petitioners’ motion does not have any direct legal effect on the draft Roseton SPDES Permit, discussed below. However, once Petitioners’ efforts to seek judicial review of the Danskammer SPDES Permit have been exhausted and if such efforts continue to be unsuccessful, the Danskammer decision will serve as favorable precedent for us on certain issues expected to be raised in the Roseton SPDES Permit proceedings.

          We believe that the decisions of the Deputy Commissioner and the Appellate Division are well reasoned and will be affirmed if further review is granted. However, in the event the decisions are not affirmed and we ultimately are required to install a closed cycle cooling system, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

           Roseton State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. In April 2005, the NYSDEC issued a Draft SPDES Permit renewal for the Roseton plant. The Draft Roseton SPDES Permit requires the facility to actively manage its water intake to substantially reduce mortality of aquatic organisms.

          In July 2005, a public hearing was held to receive comments on the Draft Roseton SPDES Permit. Three environmental organizations filed petitions for party status in the permit renewal proceeding. The petitioners are seeking to impose a permit requirement that the Roseton plant install a closed cycle cooling system in order to reduce the volume of water withdrawn from the Hudson River, thus reducing aquatic organism mortality. The petitioners claim that only a closed cycle cooling system meets the Clean Water Act’s requirement that the cooling water intake structures reflect the BTA for minimizing adverse environmental impacts. In September 2006, the administrative law judge issued a ruling admitting the petitioners to full party status and setting forth the issues to be adjudicated in the permit renewal hearing. Various holdings in the ruling have been appealed to the Commissioner of NYSDEC by us, NYSDEC staff, and the petitioners. We expect that the adjudicatory hearing on the Draft Roseton SPDES Permit will begin in 2009. We believe that the petitioners’ claims are without merit, and we plan to oppose those claims vigorously. Given the high cost of installing a closed cycle cooling system, an adverse result in this proceeding could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

          Moss Landing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board (“Water Board”) issued a NPDES permit for the Moss Landing Power Plant in 2000 in connection with modernization of the plant and the California Energy Commission’s licensing of that project. A

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(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

local environmental group sought review of the permit in Superior Court in Monterey County in July 2001 claiming that the permit was not supported by sufficient analysis of the BTA for cooling water intake structures as required under the Clean Water Act. Petitioner contends that the once-through, seawater-cooling system at Moss Landing should be replaced with a closed cycle cooling system.

          The Superior Court concluded that the Water Board’s BTA analysis was insufficient and remanded the permit to the Water Board directing a comprehensive analysis and reconsideration of the NPDES permit. Following the hearing on remand, the Water Board affirmed its BTA finding. In July 2004, the Superior Court held that the Water Board had conducted a thorough and comprehensive BTA analysis on remand. This decision was appealed by petitioner to California’s Sixth Appellate District. On December 14, 2007, the Court of Appeals issued its opinion affirming the trial court’s judgment upholding the permit. The petitioners filed a Petition for Review by the Supreme Court of California, which was granted on March 19, 2008 with further action deferred pending disposition of several petitions for certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court related to the EPA rule governing existing water intakes. On April 14, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court granted petitions for certiorari to consider whether cost–benefit comparisons are authorized in determining BTA for cooling water intake structures.

          We believe that petitioner’s claims lack merit and we plan to oppose those claims vigorously. Given the high cost of installing a closed cycle cooling system, an adverse result in this proceeding could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

          Native Village of Kivalina and City of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corporation, et al. In February 2008, the Native Village of Kivalina and the City of Kivalina, Alaska initiated an action in federal court in the Northern District of California against DHI and 23 other companies in the energy industry. Plaintiffs claim that defendants’ emissions of greenhouse gases including CO2 contribute to climate change and have caused significant damage to a native Alaskan Eskimo village through increased vulnerability to waves, storm surges and erosion. In June 2008, defendants filed multiple motions to dismiss. Plaintiffs responded to the motions in September and defendants’ replies are due in November 2008. We believe the plaintiffs’ suit lacks merit and we intend to oppose their claims vigorously.

          Ordinary Course Litigation. In addition to the matters discussed above, we are party to numerous legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or related to discontinued business operations. In management’s judgment, which may prove to be materially inaccurate as indicated above, the disposition of these matters will not materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

     Regulatory Matters

          FERC Market-Based Rate Authority. FERC’s market-based rate authority allows the sale of power at negotiated rates through the bilateral market or within an organized energy market, conditioned on periodic review. In September 2007, FERC finalized a series of fundamental reforms to its market-based rate program intended to strengthen competitive markets and protect consumers from an electric power seller’s exercise of market power by reinforcing regulations for just and reasonable wholesale electric power sales. In order to maintain market-based rate authorization, sellers are required to submit periodic market power analyses. The triennial market power update analysis of the Dynegy Northeast assets was filed with FERC on August 29, 2008.

     Guarantees and Indemnifications

          In the ordinary course of business, we routinely enter into contractual agreements that contain various representations, warranties, indemnifications and guarantees. Examples of such agreements include, but are not limited to, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, engineering and technical service agreements, asset

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sales and procurement and construction contracts. Some agreements contain indemnities that cover the other party’s negligence or limit the other party’s liability with respect to third party claims, in which event we will effectively be indemnifying the other party. Virtually all such agreements contain representations or warranties that are covered by indemnifications against the losses incurred by the other parties in the event such representations and warranties are false. While there is always the possibility of a loss related to such representations, warranties, indemnifications and guarantees in our contractual agreements, and such loss could be significant, in most cases management considers the probability of loss to be remote.

          West Coast Power Indemnities. In connection with the sale of our 50 percent interest in West Coast Power to NRG on March 31, 2006, an agreement was executed to allocate responsibility for managing certain litigation and provide for certain indemnities with respect to such litigation. The agreement states that we will manage the Gas Index Pricing Litigation described above for which NRG could suffer a loss subsequent to the closing and that we would indemnify NRG for all costs or losses resulting from such litigation, as well as from other proceedings based on similar acts or omissions. Upon execution of the California-based Gas Index Pricing Litigation settlement discussed above, West Coast Power is no longer a party to any active Gas Index Pricing Litigation matters subject to this indemnity. The indemnification agreement further provides that NRG assumes responsibility for all defense costs and any risk of loss, subject to certain conditions and limitations, arising from a February 2002 complaint filed at FERC by the California Public Utilities Commission alleging that several parties, including West Cost Power subsidiaries, overcharged the State of California for wholesale power. FERC found the rates charged by wholesale suppliers to be just and reasonable, however, this matter was appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which remanded the case to FERC for further review.

          Targa Indemnities. During 2005, as part of our sale of DMSLP, we agreed to indemnify Targa against losses it may incur under indemnifications DMSLP provided to purchasers of certain assets, properties and businesses disposed of by DMSLP prior to our sale of DMSLP. We have incurred no significant expense under these prior indemnities and deem their value to be insignificant. We have recorded an accrual in association with the cleanup of groundwater contamination at the Breckenridge Gas Processing Plant. The indemnification provided by DMSLP to the purchaser of the plant has a limit of $5 million. We have also indemnified Targa for certain tax matters arising from periods prior to our sale of DMSLP. We have recorded a reserve associated with this indemnification.

          Illinois Power Indemnities. As a condition of Dynegy’s 2004 sale of Illinois Power and its interest in Electric Energy Inc.’s plant in Joppa, Illinois, Dynegy provided indemnifications to third parties regarding environmental, tax, employee and other representations. These indemnifications are limited to a maximum recourse of $400 million. Additionally, Dynegy has indemnified third parties against losses resulting from possible adverse regulatory actions taken by the ICC that could prevent Illinois Power from recovering costs incurred in connection with purchased natural gas and investments in specified items. Although there is no limitation on Dynegy’s liability under this indemnity, the amount of the indemnity is limited to 50 percent of any such losses. Dynegy has made certain payments in respect of these indemnities following regulatory action by the ICC, and has established reserves for further potential indemnity claims. Further events, which fall within the scope of the indemnity, may still occur; however, Dynegy is not required to accrue a liability in connection with these indemnifications, as management cannot reasonably estimate a range of outcomes or at this time considers the probability of an adverse outcome as only reasonably possible. Dynegy intends to contest any proposed regulatory actions.

          Other Indemnities. During 2003, as part of our sales of the Rough and Hornsea natural gas storage facilities and certain natural gas liquids assets, we provided indemnities to third parties regarding tax representations. Maximum recourse under these indemnities is limited to $857 million and $28 million, respectively. We also entered into similar indemnifications regarding environmental, tax, employee and other representations when completing other asset sales such as, but not limited to the Rolling Hills, Calcasieu and CoGen Lyondell power generating facilities as well as our investment in the Hartwell generating facility, which we sold in 2004.

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Note 11—Employee Compensation, Savings and Pension Plans

          We have various defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans in which our past and present employees participate, which are more fully described in Note 21—Employee Compensation, Savings and Pension Plans in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K.

          Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost. The components of net periodic benefit cost were:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Service cost benefits earned during period

 

$

3

 

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

 

3

 

 

3

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(3

)

 

(3

)

 

 

 

 

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net periodic benefit cost

 

$

3

 

$

3

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Service cost benefits earned during period

 

$

8

 

$

7

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

 

9

 

 

8

 

 

3

 

 

3

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(10

)

 

(9

)

 

 

 

 

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net periodic benefit cost

 

$

8

 

$

8

 

$

5

 

$

6

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

          Contributions. We made approximately $29 million and $14 million in contributions to our pension plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

          As a result of the recent decline in the overall capital markets, the value of our pension plan assets has decreased as of September 30, 2008. Upon our annual remeasurement of the pension plan assets and related actuarial obligation at December 31, 2008, we will be required pursuant to our accounting policy to decrease the value of our pension plan assets if the fair value of the investments in our pension plan continues to be negatively impacted by the decline in the capital markets. Although we do not currently expect to have material changes in our anticipated fiscal 2009 contributions to the pension plan as a result of this decline, this decline could result in a significant increase to our postretirement benefit liability in our December 31, 2008 consolidated financial statements.

Note 12—Income Taxes

          Effective Tax Rate. We generally compute our quarterly taxes under the effective tax rate method based on applying an anticipated annual effective rate to our year-to-date income or loss, except for significant unusual or extraordinary transactions. Income taxes for significant unusual or extraordinary transactions are computed and recorded in the period that the specific transaction occurs.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Dynegy’s income taxes included in continuing operations were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions, except rates)

 

Income tax expense

 

$

(413

)

$

(59

)

$

(131

)

$

(95

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

41

%

 

38

%

 

42

%

 

35

%

          For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, Dynegy’s overall effective tax rate on continuing operations was different than the statutory rate of 35 percent primarily due to state income taxes, changes in valuation allowances, and non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Rolling Hills. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, Dynegy’s overall effective tax rate on continuing operations was different than the statutory rate of 35 percent due primarily to state income taxes and adjustments to our reserve for uncertain tax positions. During 2007, decreases in the New York state income tax rate and the Texas margin tax credit rate impacted the difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate.

          DHI’s income taxes included in continuing operations were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions, except rates)

 

Income tax expense

 

$

(412

)

$

(62

)

$

(137

)

$

(94

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

40

%

 

39

%

 

43

%

 

32

%

          For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, DHI’s overall effective tax rate on continuing operations was different than the statutory rate of 35 percent primarily due to state income taxes, changes in valuation allowances, and non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Rolling Hills. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, DHI’s overall effective tax rate on continuing operations was different than the statutory rate of 35 percent due primarily to state income taxes and adjustments to our reserve for uncertain tax positions. During 2007, decreases in the New York state income tax rate and the Texas margin tax credit rate impacted the difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate.

Note 13—Segment Information

          We report results of our power generation business in the following segments: (i) GEN-MW, (ii) GEN-WE, and (iii) GEN-NE. Beginning in the first quarter 2008, the results of our former CRM segment are included in Other as it did not meet the criteria required to be an operating segment as of January 1, 2008. Accordingly, we have restated the corresponding items of segment information for prior periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial results also reflect corporate-level expenses such as general and administrative, interest and depreciation and amortization.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

     Reportable segment information for Dynegy, including intercompany transactions accounted for at prevailing market rates, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 is presented below:

Dynegy’s Segment Data as of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

426

 

$

(4

)

$

1,869

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

443

 

$

(4

)

$

1,886

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(49

)

$

(26

)

$

(14

)

$

(2

)

$

(91

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

757

 

$

206

 

$

204

 

$

(51

)

$

1,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

(1

)

 

11

 

 

12

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(105

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,018

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(413

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,458

 

$

1,677

 

$

14,178

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

8

 

 

24

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,474

 

$

1,685

 

$

14,202

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

62

 

$

62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

(145

)

$

(5

)

$

(7

)

$

(4

)

$

(161

)

34



DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Dynegy’s Segment Data as of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

264

 

$

4

 

$

1,014

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

296

 

$

4

 

$

1,046

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(51

)

$

(25

)

$

(12

)

$

(4

)

$

(92

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

139

 

$

119

 

$

52

 

$

(63

)

$

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

8

 

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

17

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(59

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,564

 

$

3,001

 

$

2,442

 

$

1,339

 

$

13,346

 

Other

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

14

 

 

37

 

 

58

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

6,564

 

$

3,008

 

$

2,456

 

$

1,376

 

$

13,404

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

35

 

$

 

$

61

 

$

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures and investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

(72

)

$

(5

)

$

(5

)

$

(3

)

$

(85

)

35



DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Dynegy’s Segment Data as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

661

 

$

(4

)

$

2,643

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

772

 

$

(4

)

$

2,754

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(154

)

$

(75

)

$

(41

)

$

(7

)

$

(277

)

Operating income (loss)

 

$

528

 

$

128

 

$

41

 

$

(95

)

$

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

(10

)

 

(17

)

Other items, net

 

 

3

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

36

 

 

49

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(131

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,458

 

$

1,677

 

$

14,178

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

8

 

 

24

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,474

 

$

1,685

 

$

14,202

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

62

 

$

62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures and investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

(394

)

$

(26

)

$

(29

)

$

(22

)

$

(471

)

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Dynegy’s Segment Data as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

690

 

$

10

 

$

2,269

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

109

 

 

1

 

 

110

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

799

 

$

11

 

$

2,379

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(143

)

$

(49

)

$

(30

)

$

(10

)

$

(232

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

399

 

$

105

 

$

148

 

$

(142

)

$

510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

6

 

Other items, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

26

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

274

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

179

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,564

 

$

3,001

 

$

2,442

 

$

1,339

 

$

13,346

 

Other

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

14

 

 

37

 

 

58

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

6,564

 

$

3,008

 

$

2,456

 

$

1,376

 

$

13,404

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

35

 

$

 

$

61

 

$

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures and investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

(187

)

$

(16

)

$

(24

)

$

(16

)

$

(243

)

37



DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Reportable segment information for DHI, including intercompany transactions accounted for at prevailing market rates, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 is presented below:

DHI’s Segment Data as of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

426

 

$

(4

)

$

1,869

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

443

 

$

(4

)

$

1,886

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(49

)

$

(26

)

$

(14

)

$

(2

)

$

(91

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

757

 

$

206

 

$

204

 

$

(51

)

$

1,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

(1

)

 

11

 

 

12

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(105

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,018

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(412

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,458

 

$

1,575

 

$

14,076

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

8

 

 

24

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,474

 

$

1,583

 

$

14,100

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Capital expenditures

 

$

(145

)

$

(5

)

$

(7

)

$

(4

)

$

(161

)

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

DHI’s Segment Data as of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

264

 

$

4

 

$

1,014

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

296

 

$

4

 

$

1,046

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(51

)

$

(25

)

$

(12

)

$

(4

)

$

(92

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

139

 

$

119

 

$

52

 

$

(63

)

$

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

18

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,564

 

$

2,948

 

$

2,442

 

$

2,073

 

$

14,027

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

14

 

 

28

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

6,564

 

$

2,948

 

$

2,456

 

$

2,087

 

$

14,055

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

35

 

$

 

$

 

$

35

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

(72

)

$

(3

)

$

(5

)

$

(3

)

$

(83

)

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

DHI’s Segment Data as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

661

 

$

(4

)

$

2,643

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

772

 

$

(4

)

$

2,754

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(154

)

$

(75

)

$

(41

)

$

(7

)

$

(277

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

528

 

$

128

 

$

41

 

$

(95

)

$

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

Other items, net

 

 

3

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

35

 

 

48

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

321

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,458

 

$

1,575

 

$

14,076

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

8

 

 

24

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

6,637

 

$

3,406

 

$

2,474

 

$

1,583

 

$

14,100

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Capital expenditures

 

$

(394

)

$

(26

)

$

(29

)

$

(11

)

$

(460

)

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

DHI’s Segment Data as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unaffiliated revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

690

 

$

10

 

$

2,269

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

109

 

 

1

 

 

110

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

799

 

$

11

 

$

2,379

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(143

)

$

(49

)

$

(30

)

$

(10

)

$

(232

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

399

 

$

105

 

$

148

 

$

(123

)

$

529

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Other items, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

25

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

298

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(94

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

204

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

$

6,564

 

$

2,948

 

$

2,442

 

$

2,073

 

$

14,027

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

14

 

 

28

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

6,564

 

$

2,948

 

$

2,456

 

$

2,087

 

$

14,055

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Unconsolidated investments

 

$

 

$

35

 

$

 

$

 

$

35

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

(187

)

$

(14

)

$

(24

)

$

(11

)

$

(236

)

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Interim Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Item 2—MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          The following discussion should be read together with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this report and with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Forms 10-K.

          We are holding companies and conduct substantially all of our business operations through our subsidiaries. Our current business operations are focused primarily on the power generation sector of the energy industry. We report the results of our power generation business as three separate segments in our consolidated financial statements: (i) the Midwest segment (“GEN-MW”); (ii) the West segment (“GEN-WE”); and (iii) the Northeast segment (“GEN-NE”). Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial results also reflect corporate-level expenses such as general and administrative, interest and depreciation and amortization.

          In addition to our operating generation facilities, we own an approximate 37 percent interest in PPEA which in turn owns an approximate 57 percent undivided interest in Plum Point, a 665 MW coal-fired power generation facility under construction in Arkansas, which is included in GEN-MW. We also own a 50 percent interest in SCH, which through a subsidiary owns an approximate 64 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project, an 898 MW power generation facility under construction in McLennan County, Texas, which is included in GEN-WE. Finally, through its interest in DLS Power Holdings, Dynegy owns a 50 percent interest in a portfolio of greenfield development and brownfield expansion projects and repowering and/or expansion opportunities which is included in Other.

Recent Developments

          Market Conditions. The end of the third quarter and beginning of the fourth quarter 2008 has been characterized by turmoil in financial markets that many have referred to as a liquidity crisis. Several large financial institutions have failed, and stock prices across industries, including Dynegy’s, have fallen sharply. These market conditions have resulted in a decreased willingness on the part of lenders to enter into new loans. Although recent market developments have not had a material adverse impact on our ability to conduct our business, they have affected us directly in several ways:

 

 

 

 

Lehman CP became a defaulting lender under our Credit Agreement, thereby reducing our effective availability under the Credit Agreement by $70 million to $1.9 billion;

 

 

 

We recorded a reserve of $3 million as a result of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“LBH”). This reserve represents the uncollateralized portion of our $15 million net position arising from our outstanding commercial transactions with a subsidiary of LBH;

 

 

A large money market fund in which we invested a portion of our cash balance lowered its share price below $1, and subsequently suspended distributions, causing us to reclassify our $127 million investment from cash equivalents to short-term investments and to record a $2 million impairment; and

 

 

 

 

A decrease in liquidity in the bilateral markets for forward power sales, resulting in increased exchange-traded transactions settling through our futures clearing manager.

          The banks and other counterparties with which we transact have also been affected by market developments in various ways, which could affect their ability to enter into transactions with us and further impact the way we conduct our business. Please read Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion of the impact of recent market developments on our business.

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          Rolling Hills. On July 31, 2008, we completed the sale of the Rolling Hills power generation facility to an affiliate of Tenaska Capital Management, LLC for approximately $368 million, net of transaction costs. We recorded a gain of approximately $57 million related to the sale of the facility in the third quarter 2008. Please read Note 3—Dispositions and Discontinued Operations—Dispositions—Rolling Hills for further discussion.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Overview

          In this section, we describe our liquidity and capital requirements and our internal and external liquidity and capital resources. Our liquidity and capital requirements are primarily a function of our debt maturities and debt service requirements, collateral requirements, fixed capacity payments and contractual obligations, capital expenditures (including required environmental expenditures), potential funding commitments for our equity investments and working capital needs. Examples of working capital needs include prepayments or cash collateral associated with purchases of commodities, particularly natural gas and coal, facility maintenance costs and other costs such as payroll. Our liquidity and capital resources are primarily derived from cash flows from operations, cash on hand, borrowings under our financing agreements, asset sale proceeds and proceeds from capital market transactions to the extent we engage in these activities. Additionally, DHI may borrow money from time to time from Dynegy.

     Internal Liquidity Sources

          Our primary internal liquidity sources are cash flows from operations, cash on hand, and available capacity under our Credit Agreement, of which the revolver capacity of $1,080 million is scheduled to mature in April 2012 and the term letter of credit capacity of $850 million is scheduled to mature in April 2013, and under our Contingent LC Facility, as described further below. Operating cash flows provided by our power generation assets and the available cash we currently hold are expected to be sufficient to fund the operation of our business, as well as our planned capital expenditure program, including expenditures in connection with the Consent Decree, and debt service requirements over the next twelve months. We maintain capacity under the Credit Agreement in order to post collateral in the form of letters of credit or cash, and we believe we have sufficient capacity should we be required to post additional collateral. Please read Note 15—Debt—Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Facility in our Form 10-K for a discussion of the financial covenants contained in the Credit Agreement.

          We have structured our liquidity facilities to provide us with the flexibility to enable us to post additional collateral to support our financial positions as needed in the event that natural gas and power prices increase. At June 30, 2008, the average natural gas prices for the remainder of 2008 and for 2009 were $13.54/MMBtu and $12.47/MMBtu, respectively, and, as shown in the table below, even in this environment of high prices, we maintained $890 million of available liquidity. If natural gas prices had increased further to $13/MMBtu for 2009, additional liquidity would have become available under our Contingent LC Facility. Should forward natural gas and electricity prices increase to levels that are in excess of the forward prices experienced at June 30, 2008, creating the need for us to post significantly more collateral for our forward power sales or natural gas purchases, we believe cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our credit facilities (including the Contingent LC facility) will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the coming twelve months.

          Based on our non-investment grade status, we have typically been required to collateralize our forward power sales and natural gas purchase positions. Therefore, any future downgrade of our credit rating, if one were to occur, would not have a material impact on our collateral posting requirements, nor would such a downgrade impact any of our debt covenants or the timing of our debt maturities. 

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          Current Liquidity. The following table summarizes our consolidated revolver capacity and liquidity position at November 3, 2008, September 30, 2008, June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 3,
2008

 

September 30,
2008

 

June 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revolver capacity (1)

 

$

1,080

 

$

1,150

 

$

1,150

 

$

1,150

 

Borrowings against revolver capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term letter of credit capacity, net of required reserves

 

 

825

 

 

825

 

 

825

 

 

825

 

Plum Point and Sandy Creek letter of credit capacity

 

 

377

 

 

377

 

 

377

 

 

425

 

Available contingent letter of credit facility capacity (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding letters of credit

 

 

(1,113

)

 

(1,172

)

 

(1,733

)

 

(1,279

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unused capacity (3)

 

 

1,169

 

 

1,180

 

 

619

 

 

1,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash—DHI (4)

 

 

828

 

 

724

 

 

238

 

 

292

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available liquidity—DHI

 

 

1,997

 

 

1,904

 

 

857

 

 

1,413

 

Cash—Dynegy (4)

 

 

27

 

 

26

 

 

33

 

 

36

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available liquidity—Dynegy

 

$

2,024

 

$

1,930

 

$

890

 

$

1,449

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


 

 

 

 


 

  (1)

Lehman CP filed for protection from creditors under the bankruptcy law in October 2008, thus reducing the available capacity of the revolving portion of the Credit Agreement by $70 million. Please read Note 7—Debt—Credit Agreement for further discussion. We do not believe that the reduction in the available capacity under the revolving portion of our Credit Agreement will adversely impact our liquidity position.

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Under the terms of the Contingent LC Facility, up to $300 million of capacity can become available, contingent on 2009 forward natural gas prices rising above $13/MMBtu.

 

 

 

 

  (3)

We currently have 18 lenders participating in the revolving portion of our Credit Agreement with commitments ranging from $10 million to $105 million. Other than the commitment from Lehman CP, we have not experienced, nor do we currently anticipate, any difficulties in obtaining funding from any the remaining lenders at this time. However, we continue to monitor the environment, and any lack of or delay in funding by a significant member or multiple members of our banking group could negatively affect our liquidity position.

 

 

 

 

  (4)

At September 30, 2008, investments in a money market fund of $120 million for DHI and an additional $7 million for Dynegy, exclusive of DHI, were reclassified from cash equivalents to short-term investments as a result of the fund’s decision to suspend redemptions pending a liquidation of the fund’s assets. Please read Note 1—Accounting Policies—Available-for-Sale Securities for further discussion. On October 31, 2008, Dynegy and DHI received a cash distribution of $64 million and $61 million, respectively, from this investment.

          Cash Flows from Operations. Dynegy had operating cash inflows of $397 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This consisted of $757 million in operating cash flows from our power generation business, offset by $360 million of cash outflows relating to corporate-level expenses and our former customer risk management business.

          DHI had operating cash inflows of $393 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This consisted of $757 million in operating cash flows from our power generation business, offset by $364 million of cash outflows relating to corporate-level expenses and our former customer risk management business.

          Please read “—Results of Operations—Operating Income” and “—Cash Flow Disclosures” for further discussion of factors impacting our operating cash flows for the periods presented.

          Our future operating cash flows will vary based on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including the price of natural gas and its correlation to power prices, the cost of coal and fuel oil, the value

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of ancillary services and capacity and legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, availability of our plants during peak demand periods will be required to allow us to capture attractive market prices when available. Over the longer term, our operating cash flows also will be impacted by, among other things, our ability to tightly manage our operating costs, including maintenance costs, in balance with ensuring that our plants are available to operate when markets offer attractive returns.

          Cash on Hand. At November 3, 2008 and September 30, 2008, Dynegy had cash on hand of $855 million and $750 million, respectively, as compared to $328 million at December 31, 2007. The increase in cash on hand at September 30, 2008 as compared to the end of 2007 is primarily attributable to cash provided by the operating activities of our power generation business and proceeds received from the sale of our Rolling Hills power generation facility. These increases were partly offset by the reclassification of $127 million of investments in a money market fund from cash and cash equivalents to short-term investments. Our investment in this fund did not meet the definition of a cash equivalent at September 30, 2008, as the fund had suspended distributions pending an orderly liquidation. The increase in cash on hand from September 30, 2008 to November 3, 2008 was primarily attributable to cash provided by the operating activities of our power generation business and the receipt of a distribution from our investment in a money market fund which was classified as a short–term investment at September 30, 2008.

          At November 3, 2008 and September 30, 2008, DHI had cash on hand of $828 million and $724 million, respectively, as compared to $292 million at December 31, 2007. The increase in cash on hand at September 30, 2008 as compared to the end of 2007 is primarily attributable to cash provided by the operating activities of our power generation business and proceeds received from the sale of our Rolling Hills power generation facility. These increases were partly offset by the reclassification of $120 million of investments in a money market fund from cash and cash equivalents to short-term investments. Our investment in this fund did not meet the definition of a cash equivalent at September 30, 2008, as the fund had suspended distributions pending an orderly liquidation. The increase in cash on hand from September 30, 2008 to November 3, 2008 was primarily attributable to cash provided by the operating activities of our power generation business and the receipt of a distribution from our investment in a money market fund which was classified as a short–term investment at September 30, 2008.

     Collateral Postings

          We use a significant portion of our capital resources, in the form of cash and letters of credit, to satisfy counterparty collateral demands. These counterparty collateral demands reflect our non-investment grade credit ratings and counterparties’ views of our financial condition and ability to satisfy our performance obligations, as well as commodity prices and other factors. The following table summarizes our consolidated collateral postings to third parties by business November 3, 2008, September 30, 2008, June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 3,
2008

 

September 30,
2008

 

June 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

By Business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation

 

$

1,068

 

$

1,097

 

$

1,572

 

$

1,130

 

Other

 

 

188

 

 

207

 

 

189

 

 

202

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,256

 

$

1,304

 

$

1,761

 

$

1,332

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

By Type:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (1)

 

$

143

 

$

132

 

$

28

 

$

53

 

Letters of Credit

 

 

1,113

 

 

1,172

 

 

1,733

 

 

1,279

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,256

 

$

1,304

 

$

1,761

 

$

1,332

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


 

 

 


 

(1)

Cash collateral postings exclude the effect of cash inflows and outflows arising from the daily settlements of our exchange-traded or brokered commodity futures positions held with our futures clearing manager.

          The changes in collateral postings are primarily due to the volume of forward power sales and fuel purchase transactions and the effect of changing commodity prices on such transactions. Letters of credit posted under the letter of credit portion of our Credit Agreement are supported with restricted cash.

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          Going forward, we expect counterparties’ collateral demands to continue to reflect changes in commodity prices, including seasonal changes in weather-related demand, as well as their views of our creditworthiness. We believe that we have sufficient capital resources to satisfy counterparties’ collateral demands, including those for which no collateral is currently posted, for the foreseeable future.

     Disclosure of Contractual Obligations and Contingent Financial Commitments

          We have incurred various contractual obligations and financial commitments in the normal course of our operations and financing activities. Contractual obligations include future cash payments required under existing contractual arrangements, such as debt and lease agreements. These obligations may result from both general financing activities and from commercial arrangements that are directly supported by related revenue-producing activities. Contingent financial commitments represent obligations that become payable only if certain pre-defined events occur, such as financial guarantees.

          As of September 30, 2008, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and contingent financial commitments since December 31, 2007.

     Dividends on Common Stock

          Dividend payments on Dynegy’s common stock are at the discretion of Dynegy’s Board of Directors. Dynegy did not declare or pay a dividend on its common stock during the third quarter 2008, and does not foresee a declaration of dividends in the near term.

     External Liquidity Sources

          Our potential external liquidity sources are proceeds from asset sales and other types of capital-raising transactions, including potential debt and equity issuances.

          Asset Sale Proceeds. On July 31, 2008, we completed the sale of the Rolling Hills power generation facility to an affiliate of Tenaska Capital Management, LLC for approximately $368 million, net of transaction costs. Please read Note 3—Dispositions and Discontinued Operations—Dispositions—Rolling Hills for further discussion.

          On March 31, 2008, we completed our sale of the Calcasieu power generation facility for approximately $56 million, net of transaction costs. Please read Note 3—Disposition and Discontinued Operations—Discontinued Operations—Calcasieu for further discussion.

          Consistent with industry practice, we regularly evaluate our generation fleet based primarily on geographic location, fuel supply, market structure and market recovery expectations. We consider divestitures of non-core generation assets where the balance of the above factors suggests that such assets’ earnings potential is limited or that the value that can be captured through a divestiture outweighs the benefits of continuing to own and operate such assets. Additional dispositions of one or more generation facilities or other investments could occur in 2008 or beyond. Were any such sale or disposition to be consummated, the disposition could result in accounting charges related to the affected asset(s), and our future earnings and cash flows could be affected.

          Capital-Raising Transactions. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a capital structure that is closely aligned with the cash-generating potential of our asset-based business, which is subject to cyclical changes in commodity prices, we may explore additional sources of external liquidity. The timing of any transaction may be impacted by events, such as strategic growth opportunities, development activities, legal judgments or regulatory requirements, which could require us to pursue additional capital in the near-term. The receptiveness of the capital markets to an offering of debt or equity securities cannot be assured and may be negatively impacted by, among other things, our non-investment grade credit ratings, significant debt maturities, long-term business prospects and other factors beyond our control, including current market conditions. Any issuance of equity by Dynegy likely would have other effects as well, including stockholder dilution. Our ability to issue debt securities is limited by our financing agreements, including the Credit Agreement.

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          In addition, we continually review and discuss opportunities to grow our company and to participate in what we believe will be continuing consolidation of the power generation industry. No such definitive transaction has been agreed to and none can be guaranteed to occur; however, we have successfully executed on similar opportunities in the past and could do so again in the future. Depending on the terms and structure of any such transaction, we could issue significant debt and/or equity securities for capital-raising purposes. We also could be required to assume substantial debt obligations and the underlying payment obligations.

          Capital Allocation. We continually review our investment options with respect to our capital resources. We do not have any material debt maturities until 2011, and between now and then we expect to enhance our current capital resources through the results of our operating business. We will seek to invest these capital resources in various projects and activities based on their return to stockholders. Potential investments could include, among others: add-on or other enhancement projects associated with our current power generation assets; greenfield or brownfield development projects; early repayment of debt; merger and acquisition activities; and returns of capital to stockholders through, for example, a share buy-back or dividend. Capital allocation determinations generally are subject to the discretion of Dynegy’s Board of Directors as well as availability of capital and related investment opportunities, and may be limited by the provisions of our financing agreements. Any particular use of capital in an amount that is not considered material may be made without any prior public disclosure and could occur at any time.

          Please read “Uncertainty of Forward-Looking Statements and Information” for additional factors that could impact our future operating results and financial condition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          Overview. In this section, we discuss our results of operations, both on a consolidated basis and, where appropriate, by segment, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. At the end of this section, we have included our outlook for each segment.

          We report the results of our power generation business as three separate geographical segments in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Beginning in the first quarter 2008, the results of our former customer risk management business are included in Other as it does not meet the criteria required to be an operating segment as of January 1, 2008. Accordingly, we have restated the corresponding items of segment information for prior periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial results also reflect corporate-level expenses such as general and administrative, interest and depreciation and amortization.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Summary Financial Information. The following tables provide summary financial data regarding Dynegy’s consolidated and segmented results of operations for the three month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

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Dynegy’s Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

443

 

$

(4

)

$

1,886

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(194

)

 

(187

)

 

(179

)

 

2

 

 

(558

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(55

)

 

(30

)

 

(46

)

 

1

 

 

(130

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(49

)

 

(26

)

 

(14

)

 

(2

)

 

(91

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(48

)

 

(48

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

757

 

$

206

 

$

204

 

$

(51

)

$

1,116

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

(1

)

 

11

 

 

12

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(105

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,018

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(413

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Dynegy’s Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

296

 

$

4

 

$

1,046

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(158

)

 

(183

)

 

(190

)

 

(4

)

 

(535

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(44

)

 

(27

)

 

(42

)

 

(1

)

 

(114

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(51

)

 

(25

)

 

(12

)

 

(4

)

 

(92

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62

)

 

(62

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

139

 

$

119

 

$

52

 

$

(63

)

$

247

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

8

 

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

17

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(59

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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          The following tables provide summary financial data regarding DHI’s consolidated and segmented results of operations for the three month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

DHI’s Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

998

 

$

449

 

$

443

 

$

(4

)

$

1,886

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(194

)

 

(187

)

 

(179

)

 

2

 

 

(558

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(55

)

 

(30

)

 

(46

)

 

1

 

 

(130

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(49

)

 

(26

)

 

(14

)

 

(2

)

 

(91

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(48

)

 

(48

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

757

 

$

206

 

$

204

 

$

(51

)

$

1,116

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

(1

)

 

11

 

 

12

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(105

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,018

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(412

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

DHI’s Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

392

 

$

354

 

$

296

 

$

4

 

$

1,046

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(158

)

 

(183

)

 

(190

)

 

(4

)

 

(535

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(44

)

 

(27

)

 

(42

)

 

(1

)

 

(114

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(51

)

 

(25

)

 

(12

)

 

(4

)

 

(92

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62

)

 

(62

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

139

 

$

119

 

$

52

 

$

(63

)

$

247

 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Other items, net

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

18

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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          The following table provides summary segmented operating statistics for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

GEN-MW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated

 

 

7.2

 

 

7.5

 

In Market Availability for Coal Fired Facilities (1)

 

 

95

%

 

94

%

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

28

%

 

33

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinergy (Cin Hub)

 

$

74

 

$

64

 

Commonwealth Edison (NI Hub)

 

$

73

 

$

61

 

PJM West

 

$

95

 

$

75

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PJM West

 

$

27

 

$

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-WE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated (5) (6)

 

 

4.2

 

 

5.2

 

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

66

%

 

77

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Path 15 (NP 15)

 

$

86

 

$

69

 

Palo Verde

 

$

81

 

$

69

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Path 15 (NP 15)

 

$

25

 

$

24

 

Palo Verde

 

$

20

 

$

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-NE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated

 

 

2.2

 

 

3.2

 

In Market Availability for Coal Fired Facilities (1)

 

 

93

%

 

92

%

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

29

%

 

54

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York—Zone G

 

$

113

 

$

78

 

New York—Zone A

 

$

76

 

$

64

 

Mass Hub

 

$

95

 

$

71

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York—Zone A

 

$

10

 

$

19

 

Mass Hub

 

$

28

 

$

24

 

Fuel Oil

 

$

(60

)

$

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average natural gas price—Henry Hub ($/MMBtu) (7)

 

$

9.10

 

$

6.15

 


 

 


(1)

Reflects the percentage of generation available during periods when market prices are such that these units could be profitably dispatched.

 

 

(2)

Reflects actual production as a percentage of available capacity.

 

 

(3)

Reflects the average of day-ahead quoted prices for the periods presented and does not necessarily reflect prices realized by the Company.

 

 

(4)

Reflects the simple average of the spark spread available to a 7.0 MMBtu/MWh heat rate generator selling power at day-ahead prices and buying delivered natural gas or fuel oil at a daily cash market price and does not reflect spark spreads available to the Company.

 

 

(5)

Includes our ownership percentage in the MWh generated by our GEN-WE investment in the Black Mountain power generation facility for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

 

(6)

Excludes approximately 0.3 million MWh generated by our CoGen Lyondell power generation facility, which we sold in August 2007, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and less than 0.1 million MWh generated by our Calcasieu power generation facility, which we sold on March 31, 2008, for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

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(7)

Reflects the average of daily quoted prices for the periods presented and does not reflect costs incurred by the Company.

          The following tables summarize significant items on a pre-tax basis affecting net income (loss) for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Gain on sale of Rolling Hills

 

$

57

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

57

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

57

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

57

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 


 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Discontinued operations

 

$

 

$

213

 

$

 

$

4

 

$

217

 

Legal and settlement charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16

)

 

(16

)

Gain on sale of Sandy Creek ownership interest

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

 

$

225

 

$

 

$

(12

)

$

213

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

     Operating Income

          Operating income for Dynegy was $1,116 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $247 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Operating income for DHI was $1,116 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $247 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

          Our operating income for the third quarter of 2008 was driven, in large part, by mark-to-market gains on forward sales of power associated with our generating assets which are included in Revenues in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Such gains, which totaled $889 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, were a result of a decrease in forward market power prices or forward spark spreads during the third quarter 2008 as compared to forward prices at June 30, 2008, combined with greater outstanding notional amounts of forward positions as compared to the same period in the prior year. We do not designate our commodity derivative instruments as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Please read Note 4—Risk Management Activities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments for further discussion. The resulting mark-to-market accounting treatment results in the immediate recognition of gains and losses within revenues in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations due to changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments. As such, these mark-to-market gains and losses are not reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in the same period as the underlying power sales from generation activity for which the derivative instruments serve as economic hedges. Except for those positions that settled in the three months ended September 30, 2008, the expected cash impact of the settlement of these positions will be recognized over time largely through the end of 2010 based on the prices at which such positions are contracted. Our overall mark-to-market position and the related mark-to-market value will change as we buy or sell volumes within the forward market and as forward commodity prices fluctuate.

          Power Generation—Midwest Segment. Operating income for GEN-MW was $757 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $139 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

          Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased by $606 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales increased by $36 million and operating and maintenance expense

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increased by $11 million, resulting in a net increase of $559 million. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market gains – GEN-MW’s results for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market gains of $568 million, compared to $29 million of mark-to-market losses for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $568 million in 2008 mark-to-market gains, $277 million related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, and the remaining $291 million related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond;

 

 

 

 

Increased market prices – actual on-peak prices in the Cin Hub and PJM West pricing regions (the liquid market hubs where our forward power sales are located) increased from $64 and $75 per MWh, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $74 and $95 per MWh, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2008; and

 

 

 

 

Additional capacity sales of approximately $20 million, as a result of improved capacity prices for 2008 compared with 2007.

 

 

 

 

These items were partially offset by the following:

 

 

 

 

Decreased volumes – generated volumes were 7.2 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2008, down from 7.5 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in volumes was primarily driven by lower off-peak volumes due to mild temperatures, which led to reduced demand and the MISO calling on generating facilities to curtail their production;

 

 

 

 

Increased fuel costs, due largely to higher natural gas prices;

 

 

 

 

Increased operating expense – operating expense increased from $44 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 to $55 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, primarily as a result of the timing of planned outages at certain of our coal-fired generating facilities; and

 

 

 

 

Wider basis differentials and hedges – although actual on-peak prices in the Cin Hub and PJM West pricing regions increased, we did not realize the full benefit of this increase in market prices, as we had previously hedged a significant portion of our production. Further, in 2008, the price differential between the locations where we deliver generated power and the liquid market hubs where our forward power sales are located was wider as compared to the same period in the prior year. These increased price differentials have had a negative impact on our results as the price we receive for delivered power at our physical delivery locations has not increased to the same extent as that of the liquid traded hubs.

          Depreciation expense decreased slightly from $51 million for the third quarter 2007 to $49 million for the third quarter 2008.

          Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a $57 million gain from the sale of our Rolling Hills Power Generation facility, reflected in Gain on sale of assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

          Power Generation—West Segment. Operating income for GEN-WE was $206 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to income of $119 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Such amounts do not include results from our CoGen Lyondell and Calcasieu power generation facilities, which have been classified as discontinued operations for periods presented prior to disposition.

          Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased by $95 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales increased by $4 million and operating and maintenance expense increased by $3 million, resulting in a net increase of $88 million. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

 

 

Mark-to-market gains - GEN-WE’s results for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market gains of $146 million, compared to $68 million of mark-to-market gains for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $146 million in 2008 mark-to-market gains, $78 million related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, and the remaining $68 million related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond; and

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Increased contribution from tolling arrangements.

          The foregoing increases in operating income were slightly offset by decreased volumes. Generated volumes were 4.2 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2008, down from 5.2 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The volume decrease was driven in large part by decreased market spark spreads and reduced dispatch opportunities.

          Depreciation expense increased slightly from $25 million for the third quarter 2007 to $26 million for the third quarter 2008.

          Power Generation—Northeast Segment. Operating income for GEN-NE was $204 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $52 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

          Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased by $147 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales decreased by $11 million and operating and maintenance expense increased by $4 million, resulting in a net increase of $154 million. The increase was primarily driven by mark-to-market gains. GEN-NE’s results for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market gains of $175 million, compared to losses of $19 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $175 million in 2008 mark-to-market gains, $72 million related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, and the remaining $103 million related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond.

          This item was partially offset by the following:

 

 

 

 

Decreased market spark spreads – Although on peak market power prices in New York Zone A increased by 19 percent, market spark spreads contracted as a result of higher fuel prices. Average market spark spreads in New York Zone A decreased by 47 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2008, as fuel prices rose at a greater rate than power prices; and

 

 

 

 

Decreased volumes – Generated volumes were 2.2 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2008, down from 3.2 million MWh for the three months ended September 30, 2007. While the decreased volumes were most notable at our Independence facility, all of our natural gas-fired assets in the Northeast experienced declines due to decreased spark spreads and reduced dispatch opportunities as compared to the same period in the prior year.

          Depreciation expense increased from $12 million for the third quarter 2007 to $14 million for the third quarter 2008.

          Other. Dynegy’s and DHI’s other operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $51 million, compared to a loss of $63 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Operating losses in both periods were comprised primarily of general and administrative expenses and results from our former customer risk management business.

          Dynegy’s and DHI’s consolidated general and administrative expenses were $48 million and $62 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. General and administrative expenses included legal and settlement charges of $7 million and $17 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The $17 million of 2007 legal charges included $16 million which was reflected in Other.

     Earnings (Losses) from Unconsolidated Investments

          Dynegy’s losses from unconsolidated investments were $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, related to the GEN-WE investment in the Sandy Creek Project. Earnings from unconsolidated investments were $8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. In 2007, GEN-WE recognized $12 million of earnings related to its investment in Sandy Creek largely due to its share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of a 25 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project. This income was partly offset by a $4 million loss related to Dynegy’s interest in DLS Power Holdings.

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          DHI’s losses from unconsolidated investments were $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, related to the GEN-WE investment in the Sandy Creek Project. Earnings from unconsolidated investments were $12 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. In 2007, GEN-WE recognized $12 million of earnings related to its investment in Sandy Creek largely due to its share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of a 25 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project.

     Other Items, Net

          Dynegy’s other items, net, totaled $12 million of income for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $17 million of income for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Other items in both periods are comprised primarily of interest income, which was lower for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared with the same period last year as a result of lower variable interest rates.

          DHI’s other items, net, totaled $12 million of income for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $18 million of income for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Other items in both periods are comprised primarily of interest income, which was lower for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared with the same period last year as a result of lower variable interest rates.

     Interest Expense

          Our interest expense totaled $105 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $117 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease was primarily a result of lower variable interest rates.

     Income Tax Expense

          Dynegy reported an income tax expense from continuing operations of $413 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to an income tax expense from continuing operations of $59 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The 2008 effective tax rate was 41 percent, compared to 38 percent in 2007.

          DHI reported an income tax expense from continuing operations of $412 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to an income tax expense of $62 million from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The 2008 effective tax rate was 40 percent, compared to 39 percent in 2007.

          For the three months ended September 30, 2008, Dynegy’s and DHI’s overall effective tax rates on continuing operations were different than the statutory rate of 35 percent primarily due to state income taxes, changes in valuation allowances, and non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Rolling Hills. For the three months ended September 30, 2007, Dynegy’s and DHI’s overall effective tax rates on continuing operations were different than the statutory rate of 35 percent due primarily to state income taxes and adjustments to our reserve for uncertain tax positions. During 2007, decreases in the New York state income tax rate and the Texas margin tax credit rate impacted the difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate.

     Discontinued Operations

          Income From Discontinued Operations Before Taxes

          During the three months ended September 30, 2007, our pre-tax income from discontinued operations was $217 million, which includes earnings of $3 million from the operation of the CoGen Lyondell and Calcasieu power

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generation facilities in addition to a pre-tax gain of $210 million associated with the completion of our sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility.

          Income Tax Expense From Discontinued Operations

          We recorded an income tax expense from discontinued operations of $93 million during the three months ended September 30, 2007. The effective rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was 43 percent. FIN No. 18, “Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim Periods an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 28”, requires a detailed methodology of allocating income taxes between continuing and discontinued operations. This methodology often results in an effective rate for discontinued operations significantly different from the statutory rate of 35 percent.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

          Summary Financial Information. The following tables provide summary financial data regarding Dynegy’s consolidated and segmented results of operations for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

Dynegy’s Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

772

 

$

(4

)

$

2,754

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(455

)

 

(473

)

 

(547

)

 

10

 

 

(1,465

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(148

)

 

(93

)

 

(143

)

 

17

 

 

(367

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(154

)

 

(75

)

 

(41

)

 

(7

)

 

(277

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

83

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(126

)

 

(126

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

528

 

$

128

 

$

41

 

$

(95

)

$

602

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

(10

)

 

(17

)

Other items, net

 

 

3

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

36

 

 

49

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(131

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Dynegy’s Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

799

 

$

11

 

$

2,379

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(390

)

 

(285

)

 

(488

)

 

19

 

 

(1,144

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(138

)

 

(60

)

 

(133

)

 

(3

)

 

(334

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(143

)

 

(49

)

 

(30

)

 

(10

)

 

(232

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(163

)

 

(163

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

399

 

$

105

 

$

148

 

$

(142

)

$

510

 

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

6

 

Other items, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

26

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

274

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

179

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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          The following tables provide summary financial data regarding DHI’s consolidated and segmented results of operations for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

DHI’s Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

1,228

 

$

758

 

$

772

 

$

(4

)

$

2,754

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(455

)

 

(473

)

 

(547

)

 

10

 

 

(1,465

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(148

)

 

(93

)

 

(143

)

 

17

 

 

(367

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(154

)

 

(75

)

 

(41

)

 

(7

)

 

(277

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

57

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

83

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(126

)

 

(126

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

528

 

$

128

 

$

41

 

$

(95

)

$

602

 

Losses from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

Other items, net

 

 

3

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

35

 

 

48

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

321

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

DHI’s Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenues

 

$

1,070

 

$

499

 

$

799

 

$

11

 

$

2,379

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(390

)

 

(285

)

 

(488

)

 

19

 

 

(1,144

)

Operating and maintenance expense, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below

 

 

(138

)

 

(60

)

 

(133

)

 

(3

)

 

(334

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

(143

)

 

(49

)

 

(30

)

 

(10

)

 

(232

)

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(144

)

 

(144

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

399

 

$

105

 

$

148

 

$

(123

)

$

529

 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Other items, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

25

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

298

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(94

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

204

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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          The following table provides summary segmented operating statistics for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

GEN-MW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated

 

 

18.5

 

 

19.1

 

In Market Availability for Coal Fired Facilities (1)

 

 

89

%

 

93

%

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

17

%

 

25

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinergy (Cin Hub)

 

$

73

 

$

62

 

Commonwealth Edison (NI Hub)

 

$

72

 

$

59

 

PJM West

 

$

91

 

$

72

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PJM West

 

$

17

 

$

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-WE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated (5) (6)

 

 

8.9

 

 

8.0

 

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

47

%

 

63

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Path 15 (NP 15)

 

$

88

 

$

66

 

Palo Verde

 

$

81

 

$

63

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Path 15 (NP 15)

 

$

20

 

$

16

 

Palo Verde

 

$

15

 

$

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-NE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Million Megawatt Hours Generated

 

 

5.7

 

 

7.0

 

In Market Availability for Coal Fired Facilities (1)

 

 

92

%

 

90

%

Average Capacity Factor for Combined Cycle Facilities (2)

 

 

25

%

 

35

%

Average Actual On-Peak Market Power Prices ($/MWh) (3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York—Zone G

 

$

111

 

$

83

 

New York—Zone A

 

$

73

 

$

62

 

Mass Hub

 

$

100

 

$

76

 

Average On-Peak Market Spark Spreads ($/MWh) (4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York—Zone A

 

$

2

 

$

11

 

Mass Hub

 

$

25

 

$

20

 

Fuel Oil

 

$

(45

)

$

(9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average natural gas price—Henry Hub ($/MMBtu) (7)

 

$

9.67

 

$

6.95

 


 

 


(1)

Reflects the percentage of generation available during periods when market prices are such that these units could be profitably dispatched.

 

 

(2)

Reflects actual production as a percentage of available capacity. 2007 capacity factors are based on generated volumes for April through September of 2007 for assets acquired on April 2, 2007.

 

 

(3)

Reflects the average of day-ahead quoted prices for the periods presented and does not necessarily reflect prices realized by the Company.

 

 

(4)

Reflects the simple average of the spark spread available to a 7.0 MMBtu/MWh heat rate generator selling power at day-ahead prices and buying delivered natural gas or fuel oil at a daily cash market price and does not reflect spark spreads available to the Company.

 

 

(5)

Includes our ownership percentage in the MWh generated by our GEN-WE investment in the Black Mountain power generation facility for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

 

(6)

Excludes approximately 1.8 million MWh generated by our CoGen Lyondell power generation facility, which we sold in August 2007, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and less than

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0.1 million MWh generated by our Calcasieu power generation facility, which we sold on March 31, 2008, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

 

(7)

Reflects the average of daily quoted prices for the periods presented and does not reflect costs incurred by the Company.

          The following tables summarize significant items on a pre-tax basis affecting net income for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Gain on sale of Rolling Hills

 

$

57

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

57

 

Release of state sales and franchise tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

16

 

Gain on sale of NYMEX shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

15

 

Gain on sale of Oyster Creek ownership interest

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Gain on sale of Sandy Creek ownership interest

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

57

 

$

24

 

$

 

$

31

 

$

112

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

 

 


 

 

 

Power Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEN-MW

 

GEN-WE

 

GEN-NE

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Discontinued operations (1)

 

$

 

$

213

 

$

 

$

15

 

$

228

 

Legal and settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18

)

 

(18

)

Illinois rate relief charge

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of minority interest

 

 

(9

)

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

 

30

 

Gain on sale of Sandy Creek ownership interest

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Settlement of Kendall toll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

31

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total—DHI

 

 

(34

)

 

225

 

 

 

 

67

 

 

258

 

Legal and settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

(19

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total—Dynegy

 

$

(34

)

$

225

 

$

 

$

48

 

$

239

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 


 

 

(1)

Discontinued operations for GEN-WE includes a $210 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility.

     Operating Income

          Operating income for Dynegy was $602 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $510 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Operating income for DHI was $602 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $529 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

          Our operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was driven, in part, by mark-to-market gains on forward sales of power associated with our generating assets which are included in Revenues in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Such gains, which totaled $124 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, were a result of a decrease in forward market power prices or forward spark spreads during 2008 combined with greater outstanding notional amounts of forward positions compared to the same period in the prior year. Effective April 2, 2007, we chose to cease designating our commodity derivative

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instruments as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Please read Note 4—Risk Management Activities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments for further discussion. The resulting mark-to-market accounting treatment results in the immediate recognition of gains and losses within Revenues in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations due to changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments. As such, these mark-to-market gains and losses are not reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in the same period as the underlying power sales from generation activity for which the derivative instruments serve as economic hedges. Except for those positions that settled in the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the expected cash impact of the settlement of these positions will be recognized over time through the end of 2010 based on the prices at which such positions are contracted. Our overall mark-to-market position and the related mark-to-market value will change as we buy or sell volumes within the forward market and as forward commodity prices fluctuate.

          Power Generation—Midwest Segment. Operating income for GEN-MW was $528 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $399 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

          Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by $158 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales increased by $65 million and operating and maintenance expense increased by $10 million, resulting in a net increase of $83 million. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market gains – GEN-MW’s results for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market gains of $89 million, compared to $6 million of mark-to-market gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $89 million in 2008 mark-to-market gains, $19 million related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, and the remaining $70 million related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond;

 

 

 

 

Kendall and Ontelaunee provided results of $84 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, exclusive of mark-to-market amounts discussed above. The improved results in 2008 are the result of higher energy and capacity prices in PJM, and nine months of results in 2008 compared with six months in 2007, as the assets were acquired April 2, 2007;

 

 

 

 

Increased market prices – The average actual on-peak prices in the Cin Hub and PJM West pricing regions (the liquid market hubs where our forward power sales are located) increased from $62 and $72 per MWh, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $73 and $91 per MWh, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008;

 

 

 

Additional capacity sales of approximately $40 million, as a result of improved capacity for 2008 compared with 2007; and
 

 

In 2007, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $25 million in Cost of sales to support a rate relief package for Illinois electric consumers.

 

 

 

 

These items were partly offset by the following:

 

 

 

Decreased volumes – in spite of the addition of the Midwest plants acquired through the Merger on April 2, 2007, generated volumes decreased by 3 percent, from 19.1 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, to 18.5 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in volumes was primarily driven by forced outages, lower off-peak volumes due to mild temperatures, and transmission congestion as a result of flooding;

 

 

 

 

Increased fuel costs, due largely to higher natural gas prices; and

 

 

 

 

Wider basis differentials – in 2008, the price differential between the locations where we deliver generated power and the liquid market hubs where our forward power sales are located was wider, in part due to congestion and transmission outages and regional weather differences, as compared to the same period in the prior year. These wider price differentials have had a negative impact on our results as the price we receive for delivered power at our physical delivery locations has not increased to the same extent as that of the liquid traded hubs.

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          Depreciation expense increased from $143 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $154 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily as a result of the addition of Kendall and Ontelaunee.

          Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included a $57 million gain from the sale of our Rolling Hills Power Generation facility, reflected in Gain on sale of assets in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

          Power Generation—West Segment. Operating income for GEN-WE was $128million for nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared operating income of $105 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Such amounts do not include results from our CoGen Lyondell and Calcasieu power generation facilities, which have been classified as discontinued operations for periods presented prior to disposition.

          Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by $259 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales increased by $188 million and operating and maintenance expense increased by $33 million, resulting in a net increase of $38 million. The increase was primarily driven by the following:

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market gains – GEN-WE’s results for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market gains of $44 million, compared to $35 million of mark-to-market gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $44 million in 2008 mark-to-market gains, $10 million related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, and the remaining $34 million related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond; and

 

 

 

 

Increased volumes – Generated volumes were 8.9 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, up from 8.0 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The volume increase was primarily driven by the West plants acquired on April 2, 2007, which provided total results of $150 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $115 million for the same period in 2007, exclusive of mark-to-market amounts discussed above. Results for 2008 were negatively impacted by a forced outage, as well as by increased fuel costs due to higher natural gas prices.

          In May 2008, we sold a beneficial interest in Oyster Creek Limited to General Electric for approximately $11 million, and recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $11 million, reflected in Gain on sale of assets in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expense increased from $49 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $75 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily as a result of the addition of the acquired plants.

          Power Generation—Northeast Segment. Operating income for GEN-NE was $41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to operating income of $148 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

          Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 decreased by $27 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007, cost of sales increased by $59 million and operating and maintenance expense increased by $10 million, resulting in a net decrease of $96 million. The decrease was primarily driven by the following:

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market losses – GEN-NE’s results for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included mark-to-market losses of $9 million, compared to gains of $13 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Of the $9 million in 2008 mark-to-market losses, $7 million of gains related to positions that settled or will settle in 2008, offset by $16 million of losses related to positions that will settle in 2009 and beyond;

 

 

 

 

Decreased spark spreads – Although on peak market power prices in New York Zone A increased by 18 percent, Zone A spark spreads contracted as fuel prices rose at a greater rate than power prices;

 

 

 

 

Decreased volumes – In spite of the addition of the Northeast plants acquired through the Merger on April 2, 2007, generated volumes decreased by 19 percent, from 7.0 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to 5.7 million MWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The volumes

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added by the new Northeast plants were more than offset by declines due to decreased spark spreads and reduced dispatch opportunities as compared to the same period in the prior year; and

 

 

 

 

Decreased results from the Bridgeport and Casco Bay assets, which provided results of $32 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $40 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, exclusive of mark-to-market amounts discussed above. Although the Bridgeport and Casco Bay assets provided nine months of results in 2008 compared with six months in 2007, volumes were down during the key summer months as a result of compressed spark spreads and reduced dispatch opportunities.

          Depreciation expense increased from $30 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, primarily as a result of the addition of Bridgeport and Casco Bay.

          Other. Dynegy’s other operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $95million, compared to an operating loss of $142 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Operating losses in both periods were comprised primarily of general and administrative expenses offset by results from our former customer risk management business. 2008 included an approximate $15 million gain related to our sale of our remaining NYMEX shares and both membership seats for approximately $16 million. 2008 also included a benefit of approximately $16 million related to the release of liabilities for state sales and franchise taxes, as well as a $9 million benefit from the release of a liability associated with an assignment of a natural gas transportation contract. 2007 included a $31 million pre-tax gain associated with the acquisition of Kendall pursuant to EITF Issue No. 04-1. Prior to the acquisition, Kendall held a power tolling contract with our CRM segment. Upon completion of the Merger, this contract became an intercompany agreement, and was effectively eliminated on a consolidated basis, resulting in the $31 million gain. Please read Note 2—Acquisitions and Contributions—LS Power Business Combination for further discussion.

          Dynegy’s consolidated general and administrative expenses were $126 million and $163 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included legal and settlement charges of $7 million. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 included legal and settlement charges of $37 million and a charge of approximately $6 million in connection with the accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock option awards previously granted to employees, which vested in full upon closing of the Merger.

          DHI’s other operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $95 million, compared to an operating loss of $123 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Operating losses in both periods were comprised primarily of general and administrative expenses and results from our former customer risk management business. 2008 included an approximate $15 million gain related to our sale of our remaining NYMEX shares and both membership seats for approximately $16 million. 2008 also included a benefit of approximately $16 million related to the release of liabilities for state sales and franchise taxes, as well as a $9 million benefit from the release of a liability associated with an assignment of a natural gas transportation contract. 2007 included a $31 million pre-tax gain associated with the acquisition of Kendall pursuant to EITF Issue No. 04-1. Prior to the acquisition, Kendall held a power tolling contract with our CRM segment. Upon completion of the Merger, this contract became an intercompany agreement, and was effectively eliminated on a consolidated basis, resulting in the $31 million gain. Please read Note 2—Acquisitions and Contributions—LS Power Business Combination for further discussion.

          DHI’s consolidated general and administrative expenses were $126 million and $144 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included legal and settlement charges of $7 million. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 includes legal and settlement charges of $18 million and a charge of approximately $6 million in connection with the accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock option awards previously granted to employees, which vested in full upon closing of the Merger.

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     Earnings (Losses) from Unconsolidated Investments

          Dynegy’s losses from unconsolidated investments were $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. GEN-WE recognized $7 million of losses related to its investment in the Sandy Creek Project. These losses were comprised of $20 million primarily associated with our share of the partnership’s losses, partially offset by our $13 million share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of an 11 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project. Please read Note 6—Variable Interest Entities—Sandy Creek for further discussion. The remaining $10 million loss related to Dynegy’s investment in DLS Power Development, included in Other. Earnings from unconsolidated investments were $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. GEN-WE recognized $12 million from its investment in Sandy Creek largely due to its share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of a 25 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project. This income was partially offset by $6 million of losses related to Dynegy’s interest in DLS Power Holdings.

          DHI’s losses from unconsolidated investments were $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 the GEN-WE investment in the Sandy Creek Project. These losses were comprised of $20 million primarily associated with our share of the partnership’s losses, partially offset by our $13 million share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of an 11 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project. Please read Note 6—Variable Interest Entities—Sandy Creek for further discussion. Earnings from unconsolidated investments were $12 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. GEN-WE recognized $12 million from its investment in Sandy Creek largely due to its share of the gain on SCEA’s sale of a 25 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project.

     Other Items, Net

          Dynegy’s other items, net, totaled $49 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $26 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. DHI’s other items, net, totaled $48 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $25 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. These amounts included $3 million of minority interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $8 million of minority interest expense recorded in 2007 related to the Plum Point development project. The minority interest income in 2008 and expense in 2007 is primarily related to the mark-to-market interest income and expense related to the interest rate swap agreements associated with the Plum Point Credit Agreement. Please read “Interest Expense” below for further discussion. In addition, during the first quarter 2008, we recognized income of $6 million related to insurance proceeds received in excess of the book value of damaged assets. The remaining increase in other income was associated with higher interest income due to larger cash balances in 2008.

     Interest Expense

          Our interest expense totaled $322 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $268 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to the project debt assumed in connection with the Merger which was subsequently replaced, and secondarily to the associated growth in the size and utilization of our Credit Agreement. Included in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is approximately $27 million of mark-to-market income from interest rate swap agreements associated with the Plum Point Term Facility. Effective July 1, 2007, these agreements have been designated as cash flow hedges. Also included in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is approximately $12 million of income from interest rate swap agreements, prior to being terminated, that were associated with the portion of the debt repaid in late May 2007. The mark-to-market income included in interest expense for 2007 is offset by net losses of approximately $7 million in connection with the repayment of a portion of the project indebtedness assumed in connection with the Merger.

     Income Tax Expense

          Dynegy reported an income tax expense from continuing operations of $131 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to an income tax expense from continuing operations of $95 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The 2008 effective tax rate was 42 percent, compared to 35 percent in 2007.

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          DHI reported an income tax expense from continuing operations of $137 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to an income tax expense of $94 million from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The 2008 effective tax rate was 43 percent, compared to 32 percent in 2007.

          For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, Dynegy’s and DHI’s overall effective tax rates on continuing operations were different than the statutory rate of 35 percent primarily due to the effect of state income taxes in the taxing jurisdictions in which our assets operate.

          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Dynegy’s and DHI’s overall effective tax rates on continuing operations were different than the statutory rate of 35 percent primarily due to decreases in the New York state income tax rate and the Texas margin tax credit rate partially offset by higher state tax rates in the states in which the acquired assets are located as a result of the Merger.

     Discontinued Operations

          Income From Discontinued Operations Before Taxes

          During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Dynegy’s pre-tax income from discontinued operations was $228 million ($131 million after-tax). Dynegy’s GEN-WE segment included $3 million from the operation of the CoGen Lyondell and Calcasieu power generation facilities in addition to a pre-tax gain of $210 million associated with the completion of our sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility. Dynegy’s U.K. CRM business included income of $15 million, primarily related to a favorable settlement of a legacy receivable.

          During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, DHI’s pre-tax income from discontinued operations was $228 million ($130 million after-tax). DHI’s GEN-WE segment included $3 million from the operation of the CoGen Lyondell and Calcasieu power generation facilities in addition to a pre-tax gain of $210 million associated with the completion of our sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility. DHI’s U.K. CRM business included income of $15 million, primarily related to a favorable settlement of a legacy receivable.

          Income Tax Benefit (Expense) From Discontinued Operations

          We recorded an income tax expense from discontinued operations of $97 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was 43 percent. FIN No. 18, “Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim Periods an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 28” requires a detailed methodology of allocating income taxes between continuing and discontinued operations. This methodology often results in an effective rate for discontinued operations significantly different from the statutory rate of 35 percent.

Outlook

          The end of the third quarter and beginning of the fourth quarter 2008 have been characterized by turmoil in the financial markets that many have referred to as a liquidity crisis. Several large financial institutions have failed, and stock prices across industries, including ours, have fallen sharply. These market conditions have resulted in a decreased willingness on the part of lenders to enter into new loans. Recent market developments have affected us directly in several ways. We have seen a reduction in both liquidity and number of counterparties in the bilateral energy markets, making it more difficult to optimize the value of our assets. Please read Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion of the impact of recent market developments on our business.

          We expect that our future financial results will continue to reflect sensitivity to fuel and commodity prices, market structure and prices for electric energy, ancillary services, capacity and emissions allowances, transportation and transmission logistics, weather conditions and IMA. Our commercial team actively manages commodity price risk associated with our unsold power production by trading in the forward markets that are correlated with our assets. We also participate in various regional auctions and bilateral opportunities. Our regional commercial strategies are particularly driven by the types of units that we have within a given region and the operating characteristics of those units.

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          Our fleet includes a diverse mixture of assets with various fuel, dispatch and merit order characteristics within each of our three regions. Our forward sales decisions are based on market fundamentals relative to each regional fleet profile. Our portfolio of sales agreements include short-term, medium-term and long-term contracts. Long-term contracts with terms of five years or longer, are generally intended to run to term and may include tolls or long-term power sale agreements related to our development projects. These contracts include terms designed to mitigate risks related to commodity prices and operation of the facilities such as a pass through of fuel costs and limited penalties for unavailability. Medium-term contracts, which range from two to five years, include structured deals and financial products, including options, and are intended to capture value from mid-term price trends but still provide some exposure to expected longer term upward price trends. We seek to commercialize the remainder of our fleet’s output via short-term sales, financial products, including options, spot sales and contract sales. We actively manage these positions, which are primarily associated with our baseload facilities, in an attempt to capitalize on commodity price volatility and other value capture opportunities. As a result, our fleet-wide forward sales profile is fluid and subject to change over time.

          As we look forward to 2009 and beyond, we are actively transacting in 2009 positions and expect to enter 2009 with a significant portion of the output of our fleet contracted. Based on specific market conditions, at any point in time we may be above or below this level since we actively manage our near-term market positions of less than two years.

          To the extent that we choose not to enter into forward sales, the gross margin from our assets is a function of price movements in the coal, natural gas, fuel oil, electric energy and capacity markets.

          The following summarizes unique business issues impacting our individual regions’ outlook.

          GEN-MW. Our Consent Decree requires substantial emission reductions from our Illinois coal-fired power generating plants and the completion of several supplemental environmental projects in the Midwest. We have achieved all emission reductions scheduled to date under the Consent Decree and are installing additional emission control equipment to meet future Consent Decree emission limits. We anticipate our costs associated with the Consent Decree projects, which we expect to incur through 2012, to be approximately $960 million, which includes approximately $178 million spent to date. This estimate includes a number of assumptions and uncertainties beyond our control, including an assumption that labor and material costs will increase at four percent per year over the remaining project term.

          Our Midwest coal requirements are 100 percent contracted through 2010. For 2008 and 2009, the prices associated with these contracts are fixed. Approximately 25 percent of our 2010 coal requirements are currently unpriced, and will be priced in September 2009. The new prices determined in September will become effective January 1, 2010. We expect that any price changes will be consistent with DMG’s historical price trend over the past several years.

          PJM recently implemented a forward capacity auction, the Reliability Pricing Model. The auction has resulted in an increase in the value of capacity in not only PJM, but in the neighboring MISO as well, compared to periods before the auction was in place. However, the capacity price for the 2009-2010 planning year is lower than the price for the 2008-2009 planning year. We participated in the auction process, resulting in sales of capacity for the following planning years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning Year

 

Net Capacity

 

Capacity Price

 


 





 

 

(in MWs)

 

($ per MW-day)

 

2008-2009

 

885

 

112

 

2009-2010

 

2,240

123

(1)

2010-2011

 

2,057

 

174

 

2011-2012

 

2,061

 

110

 

(1) Calculated as the weighted average of 1,723 MWs at $102 per MW–day for RTO and 517 MWs at $191 per MW–day for MAAC+APS  
   
           The MISO has delayed implementation of its ASM until January 2009. Upon implementation, MISO will administer the ASM through which load-serving entities will procure regulation and contingency reserves.

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          GEN-WE. In 2009, we expect our Morro Bay facility to benefit from a new tolling arrangement with a utility in California. Approximately two thirds of power plant capacity in the West is contracted for under a variety of tolling agreements with load-serving entities and Reliability Must Run agreements with the California ISO. A significant portion of the remaining capacity is sold as a Resource Adequacy product in the California market, and much of the production associated with the plants without tolls or Reliability Must Run agreements has been hedged. As a result, the earnings of the West region tend to be less volatile than in other regions.

          GEN-NE. We continue to maintain sufficient coal and fuel oil inventories to effectively manage our operations. Approximately 40 percent of our 2009 coal supply has been secured for our Danskammer facility from South American suppliers at delivered prices that are competitively priced compared to domestic suppliers. Multiple sourcing options are under evaluation for the requirements that have not yet been secured. Markets for coal, like other world energy commodity markets, have experienced significant volatility during 2008, and this volatility is likely to continue into 2009. Coal prices in both the international and domestic markets have decreased significantly from their historic highs reached in the middle of 2008, but remain above year end 2007 levels. We expect this market volatility to be reflected in our 2009 delivered fuel cost. We are exploring various alternative contractual commitments and financial options, as well as facility modifications, to ensure stable fuel supplies and to further mitigate cost and supply risks for near and long-term coal supplies.

          In New England, the ISO-NE is in the process of restructuring its capacity market and will be transitioning to a forward capacity market in 2010. During the transition from the pre-existing capacity markets in ISO-NE to the forward capacity market, all listed Installed Capacity resources will receive monthly capacity payments, adjusted for each power year. The transitional payments for capacity commenced in December 2006, with a price of 3.05/KW-month, and gradually rise to $4.10/KW-month through September 1, 2010, when the forward capacity market will be fully effective. The auction for the 2010 power year was held in February 2008, and capacity prices cleared at $4.50/KW-month. The auction for the 2011 power year is planned for December 8, 2008.

          Recently, we completed property tax settlements with the local taxing jurisdictions in connection with the assessed value of our Roseton and Danskammer generating facilities. While the amount of actual tax savings resulting from the reduction in the assessed value of these facilities will depend on future budgets of the various taxing jurisdictions, the projected savings in property taxes for the period 2008-2012 is approximately $55 million. In addition, we received a refund of $13 million for settlement of prior years’ property tax payments in the fourth quarter 2008.

     Regulatory Matters

          Clean Air Interstate Rule. The EPA issued CAIR on March 10, 2005 to significantly reduce SO2 and NOx emissions across 28 eastern states and the District of Columbia to address ozone and fine particulate nonattainment problems in downwind eastern states. A majority of our generating facilities were subject to the requirements of CAIR. On July 11, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated CAIR, although the Court has recently agreed to reconsider the decision. We continue to assess the magnitude of the impact, if any, of this decision on us.

          RGGI. Our assets in New York, Connecticut and Maine are subject to RGGI beginning in 2009. The participating RGGI states have developed a model rule for regulating greenhouse gas using a cap-and-trade program to reduce carbon emissions by at least 10 percent of current emission levels by the year 2018.

          The RGGI rules would implement CO2 cap-and-trade programs, capping total authorized CO2 emissions from affected power generators beginning in 2009. The rules would require that each affected power generator hold CO2 emission allowances equal to its annual CO2 emissions. Beginning in 2015, the CO2 emission caps and available allowances would be reduced each year until 2018. Compliance with the allowance requirement under a cap-and-trade program could be achieved by reducing emissions, purchasing allowances or securing offset allowances from an approved offset project. Allowances are to be distributed to power generators through state auctions. The states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont sold CO2 allowances for 2009 in this first auction. All available allowances were sold at the clearing price of $3.07. The next RGGI auction of CO2

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allowances is planned for December 17, 2008. Dynegy participated in the initial auction and will participate in future auctions to secure necessary CO2 allowances for our facilities subject to these regulations.

          California Carbon Market. Our assets in California are expected to become subject to the California greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements under AB 32. This legislation requires the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) to develop regulations that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state by 25 percent by 2020. Statewide emissions will become subject to initial mandatory caps beginning in 2012, with progressive reductions in the cap until 2020.

          California has joined with Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington as well as four Canadian provinces to form the Western Climate Initiative (“WCI”). The WCI plans to institute a new regional market-based cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. The plan calls for emission reporting requirements to begin in 2011 and for the first phase of the cap-and-trade program limiting greenhouse gas emissions from electric power generators to begin in 2012. The second phase of the WCI program would begin in 2015 and include transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial fuels. We will continue to monitor this initiative and its impacts on us as more details become available.

Cash Flow Disclosures

     Operating Cash Flow

          Dynegy. Dynegy’s cash flow provided by operations totaled $397 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, our power generation business provided positive cash flow from operations of $757 million. Corporate and other operations included a use of approximately $360 million in cash primarily due to interest payments to service debt, general and administrative expenses and a $17 million legal settlement payment previously reserved, partially offset by interest income.

          Dynegy’s cash flow provided by operations totaled $366 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our power generation business provided positive cash flow from operations of $736 million primarily due to positive earnings for the period. Corporate and other operations included a use of approximately $370 million primarily due to cash payments associated with our legacy trading business, interest payments to service debt and general and administrative expenses, partially offset by the receipt of approximately $32 million from the sale of a legacy receivable and interest income.

          DHI. DHI’s cash flow provided by operations totaled $393 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, our power generation business provided positive cash flow from operations of $757 million from the operation of our power generation facilities. Corporate and other operations included a use of approximately $364 million in cash primarily due to interest payments to service debt, general and administrative expenses and a $17 million legal settlement payment previously reserved, partially offset by interest income.

          DHI’s cash flow provided by operations totaled $375 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our power generation business provided positive cash flow from operations of $736 million primarily due to positive earnings for the period. Corporate and other operations included a use of approximately $361 million primarily due to cash payments associated with our legacy trading business, interest payments to service debt and general and administrative expense, partially offset by the receipt of approximately $32 million from the sale of a legacy receivable and interest income.

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     Capital Expenditures and Investing Activities

          Dynegy. Dynegy’s net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $108 million. Capital spending of $460 million was primarily comprised of $394 million, $26 million and $29 million for our GEN-MW, GEN-WE and GEN-NE segments, respectively. Capital spending for the GEN-MW segment includes $165 million associated with the construction of the Plum Point facility, which is funded by non-recourse project financing. The remaining capital spending for the GEN-MW segment primarily related to maintenance and environmental projects, while spending in the GEN-NE and GEN-WE segments primarily related to maintenance projects. In addition, there was approximately $11 million of capital expenditures in Other.

          Dynegy also made $11 million in contributions to DLS Power Holdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, offset by the distribution of approximately $7 million and repayment of approximately $3 million of an affiliate receivable upon the sale of a partial interest in Sandy Creek. Please read Note 6—Variable Interest Entities—Sandy Creek for further discussion.

          Proceeds from asset sales of $452 million, net of transaction costs, related to the sales of Rolling Hills power generating facility, Calcasieu power generating facility, the NYMEX shares and seats, and the beneficial interest in Oyster Creek.

          Cash outflows related to short-term investments increased by $127 million as a result of a reclassification from cash equivalents to short-term investments. Additionally, there was a $17 million cash inflow due to changes in restricted cash balances primarily due to a reduction of our cash collateral as a result of SCEA’s sale of an 11 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project, the release of restricted cash and the use of restricted cash for the ongoing construction of the Plum Point Project, partially offset by interest income.

          Finally, Other included $7 million of insurance proceeds and $4 million of proceeds from the liquidation of an investment.

          Dynegy’s cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $503 million. Capital spending of $236 million was primarily comprised of $187 million, $14 million, and $24 million for our GEN-MW, GEN-WE, and GEN-NE segments, respectively. Capital spending for the GEN-MW segment includes $92 million associated with the construction of the Plum Point facility, which is provided by non-recourse project financing. The remaining capital spending for the GEN-MW and GEN-WE segments primarily related to maintenance and environmental projects, while spending in the GEN-NE segment primarily related to maintenance. In addition, there was approximately $11 million of capital expenditures in Other.

          Net proceeds from the sale of assets totaled $466 million, which included $462 million from the sale of the CoGen Lyondell power generation facility.

          Cash used in connection with the completion of the Merger Agreement, net of cash acquired, was $128 million. Please read Note 2—LS Power Business Combination for further discussion.

          The increase in restricted cash of $598 million related primarily to a $650 million deposit associated with our cash collateralized facility, partially offset by the release of Independence restricted cash due to the posting of a letter of credit.

          DHI. DHI’s cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $92 million. Capital spending of $460 million was primarily comprised of $394 million, $26 million and $29 million for our GEN-MW, GEN-WE and GEN-NE segments, respectively. Capital spending for the GEN-MW segment includes $165 million associated with the construction of the Plum Point facility, which is provided by non-recourse project financing. The remaining capital spending for the GEN-MW segment primarily related to maintenance and environmental projects, while spending in the GEN-NE and GEN-WE segments primarily related to maintenance projects. In addition, there was approximately $11 million of capital expenditures in Other.

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          We also received a distribution of approximately $7 million and repayment of approximately $3 million of an affiliate receivable upon the sale of a partial interest in Sandy Creek. Please read Note 6—Variable Interest Entities—Sandy Creek for further discussion.

          Proceeds from asset sales of $452 million, net of transaction costs, related to the sales of the Rolling Hills power generation facility, the Calcasieu power generating facility, the NYMEX shares and seats, and the beneficial interest in Oyster Creek.

          Cash outflows related to short-term investments increased by $120 million as a result of a reclassification from cash equivalents to short-term investments. Additionally, there was a $17 million cash inflow due to changes in restricted cash balances primarily due to a reduction of our cash collateral as a result of SCEA’s sale of an 11 percent undivided interest in the Sandy Creek Project, the release of restricted cash and the use of restricted cash for the ongoing construction of the Plum Point Project, partially offset by interest income.

          Finally, other included $7 million of insurance proceeds.

          DHI’s cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $363 million. Capital spending of $236 million was primarily comprised of $187 million, $14 million, and $24 million for our GEN-MW, GEN-WE, and GEN-NE segments, respectively. Capital spending for the GEN-MW segment includes $92 million associated with the construction of the Plum Point facility. The remaining capital spending for the GEN-MW and GEN-WE segments primarily related to maintenance and environmental projects, while spending in the GEN-NE segment primarily related to maintenance. In addition, there was approximately $11 million of capital expenditures in Other.

          Net proceeds from the sale of assets totaled $466 million, which included $462 million from the sale of our CoGen Lyondell power generation facility.

          The increase in restricted cash of $598 million related primarily to a $650 million deposit associated with our cash collateralized facility, partially offset by the release of Independence restricted cash due to the posting of a letter of credit.

     Financing Activities

          Dynegy. Dynegy’s net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $133 million, which primarily related to $158 million proceeds from long-term borrowings under the Plum Point Credit Agreement Facility, partly offset by a $21 million principal payment on our 9.00 percent secured bonds due 2013.

          Dynegy’s cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $404 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Dynegy received proceeds from long-term borrowings from the following sources, net of approximately $33 million of debt issuance costs:

 

 

 

 

$1,650 million in aggregate principal amount from our Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015 and 2019;

 

 

 

 

$665 million in aggregate principal amount on our letter of credit facilities;

 

 

 

 

$275 million in aggregate principal amount on our revolver due 2012;

 

 

 

 

$70 million senior secured term loan facility due 2013; and

 

 

 

 

$78 million in aggregate principal amount on our Plum Point Credit Agreement Facility.

 

 

 

 

These borrowings were partially offset by $2,300 million of payments:

 

 

 

$396 million in aggregate principal amount on our Kendall Senior Secured Term Loan Facility;

 

 

 

 

$150 million in aggregate principal amount on our Ontelaunee term loan due 2009;

 

 

 

 

$919 million in aggregate principal amount on our Gen Finance First Lien Term Loan;

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$150 million in aggregate principal amount on our Gen Finance Second Lien Term Loan;

 

 

 

 

$275 million promissory note to LS Associates;

 

 

 

 

$275 million in aggregate principal amount on our Revolving Facility;

 

 

 

 

$70 million in aggregate principal amount on our Griffith debt;

 

 

 

 

$39 million in aggregate principal amount on our 8.50 percent secured bonds due 2007;

 

 

 

 

$15 million in aggregate principal amount on our letter of credit facilities; and

 

 

 

 

$11 million in aggregate principal amount on our Second Priority Senior Secured Notes.

          DHI. DHI’s cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $131 million, which primarily related to $158 million proceeds from long-term borrowings under the Plum Point Credit Agreement Facility, partly offset by a $21 million principal payment on our 9.00 percent secured bonds due 2013.

          DHI’s cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $339 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, DHI received proceeds from long-term borrowings from the following sources, net of approximately $33 million of debt issuance costs:

 

 

 

 

$1,650 million in aggregate principal amount from our Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015 and 2019;

 

 

 

 

$665 million in aggregate principal amount on our letter of credit facilities;

 

 

 

 

$275 million in aggregate principal amount on our revolver due 2012;

 

 

 

 

$70 million in aggregate principal amount on our senior secured term loan facility due 2013; and

 

 

 

 

$78 million in aggregate principal amount on our Plum Point Credit Agreement Facility.

 

 

 

 

These borrowings were partially offset by $2,025 million of payments:

 

 

 

$396 million in aggregate principal amount on our Kendall Senior Secured Term Loan Facility;

 

 

 

 

$150 million in aggregate principal amount on our Ontelaunee term loan due 2009;

 

 

 

 

$919 million in aggregate principal amount on our Gen Finance First Lien Term Loan;

 

 

 

 

$150 million in aggregate principal amount on our Gen Finance Second Lien Term Loan;

 

 

 

 

$275 million in aggregate principal amount on our Revolving Facility;

 

 

 

 

$70 million in aggregate principal amount on our Griffith debt;

 

 

 

 

$39 million in aggregate principal amount on our 8.50 percent secured bonds due 2007;

 

 

 

 

$15 million in aggregate principal amount on our letter of credit facilities; and

 

 

 

 

$11 million in aggregate principal amount on our Second Priority Senior Secured Notes.

          Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 also included dividend payments to Dynegy totaling $342 million.

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RISK-MANAGEMENT DISCLOSURES

          The following table provides a reconciliation of the risk-management data on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of and for the
Nine Months
Ended September
30, 2008

 

 

 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Balance Sheet Risk-Management Accounts

 

 

 

 

Fair value of portfolio at January 1, 2008

 

$

(100

)

Risk-management losses recognized through the income statement in the period, net

 

 

(30

)

Cash paid related to risk-management contracts settled in the period, net

 

 

182

 

Changes in fair value as a result of a change in valuation technique (1)

 

 

 

Non-cash adjustments and other (2)

 

 

(38

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of portfolio at September 30, 2008

 

$

14

 

 

 



 

 

 


(1)

Our modeling methodology has been consistently applied.

 

 

(2)

This amount consists of changes in value associated with fair value and cash flow hedges on debt.

          The net risk management asset of $14 million is the aggregate of the following line items on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets: Current Assets—Assets from risk-management activities, Other Assets—Assets from risk-management activities, Current Liabilities—Liabilities from risk-management activities and Other Liabilities—Liabilities from risk-management activities. During the period from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008, our Current Assets—Assets from risk-management activities and Current Liabilities—Liabilities from risk-management activities increased by approximately $600 million and $500 million, respectively. This increase was primarily a result of increased volumes of purchases and sales of commodities via financial instruments. These amounts are reflected gross on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, as we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparties under a master netting agreement. However, a substantial portion of the financial instruments are with the same counterparty, resulting in a significantly smaller increase in our net risk-management liability, as denoted above. Please read Item 3.—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Credit Risk for further discussion regarding our counterparty credit exposure associated with risk-management accounts.

          Risk-Management Asset and Liability Disclosures. The following tables depict the mark-to-market value and cash flow components of our net risk-management assets and liabilities at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. We may receive or pay cash in periods other than those depicted below as opportunities arise to monetize positions that we believe will result in an economic benefit to us:

Mark-to-Market Value of Net Risk-Management Asset (Liability) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

2008 (2)

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

Thereafter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2008

 

$

81

 

$

34

 

$

23

 

$

19

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

$

3

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

(66

)

 

(30

)

 

(29

)

 

(12

)

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (3)

 

$

147

 

$

64

 

$

52

 

$

31

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 


(1)

The table reflects the fair value of our risk-management asset (liability) position, which considers time value, credit, price and other reserves necessary to determine fair value. These amounts exclude the fair value associated with certain derivative instruments designated as hedges. The net risk-management asset  at September 30, 2008 of $14 million on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets includes the $81 million herein as well as hedging instruments. Cash flows have been segregated between periods based on the delivery date required in the individual contracts.

 

 

(2)

Amounts represent October 1 to December 31, 2008 values in the September 30, 2008 row and January 1 to December 31, 2008 values in the December 31, 2007 row.

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(3)

The increase in the net risk management asset is due to an increase in the volume of outstanding positions during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as well as a decrease in the prices associated with these positions.

Cash Flow Components of Net Risk-Management Asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2008

 

Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2008

 

Total
2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

Thereafter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2008 (1)

 

$

156

 

$

39

 

$

195

 

$

36

 

$

27

 

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

5

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28

)

 

(27

)

 

(12

)

 

2

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

223

 

$

63

 

$

39

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 


 

 


(1)

The cash flow values for 2008 reflect realized cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and anticipated undiscounted cash inflows and outflows by contract based on the tenor of individual contract position for the remaining periods. These anticipated undiscounted cash flows have not been adjusted for credit or valuation reserves. These amounts exclude the cash flows associated with certain derivative instruments designated as hedges.

          The following table provides an assessment of net contract values by year as of September 30, 2008, based on our valuation methodology:

Net Fair Value of Risk-Management Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

Thereafter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Market Quotations (1)(2)

 

$

(25

)

$

15

 

$

3

$

$

(6

)

$

(5

)

$

(32

)

Prices Based on Models (2)

 

 

39

 

 

17

 

 

11

 

 

6

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

14

 

$

32

 

$

14

 

$

6

 

$

(5

)

$

(4

)

$

(29

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 


 

 


(1)

Prices obtained from actively traded, liquid markets for commodities.

 

 

(2)

The market quotations and prices based on models categorization differs from the SFAS No. 157 categories of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 due to the application of the different methodologies. Please read Note 4—Risk Management Activities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments—Fair Value Measurements for further discussion.

UNCERTAINTY OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION

          This Form 10-Q includes statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events that are intended as “forward-looking statements” by both Dynegy and DHI. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this quarterly report, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements represent our reasonable judgment on the future based on various factors and using numerous assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results and financial position to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “forecast”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect” and other words of similar meaning. In particular, these include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the following:

 

 

 

 

beliefs about commodity pricing and generation volumes;

 

 

 

 

beliefs regarding the current economic downturn, its trajectory, and its impacts;

 

 

 

 

sufficiency of, access to and costs associated with coal, fuel oil and natural gas inventories and transportation;

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beliefs and assumptions about market competition, generation capacity and regional supply and demand characteristics of the wholesale power generation market;

 

 

 

 

beliefs associated with Dynegy’s market capitalization and its impact on goodwill;

 

 

 

 

strategies to capture opportunities presented by changes in commodity prices and strategies to manage our exposure to energy price volatility;

 

 

 

 

beliefs and assumptions about weather and general economic conditions;

 

 

 

 

expectations regarding environmental matters, including costs of compliance, availability and adequacy of emission credits, and the impact of ongoing proceedings and potential regulations, including those relating to climate change;

 

 

 

 

projected operating or financial results, including anticipated cash flows from operations, revenues and profitability;

 

 

 

 

beliefs and assumptions regarding the current financial crisis and its impact on our liquidity needs and on the credit markets generally and our access thereto;

 

 

 

 

beliefs and assumptions relating to our liquidity and capital resources generally;

 

 

 

 

beliefs and expectations regarding financing, development and timing of any and all joint venture projects;

 

 

 

 

expectations regarding capital expenditures, interest expense and other payments;

 

 

 

 

our focus on safety and our ability to efficiently operate our assets so as to maximize our revenue generating opportunities and operating margins;

 

 

 

 

beliefs about the outcome of legal, regulatory, administrative and legislative matters;

 

 

 

 

expectations and estimates regarding the Consent Decree and the associated costs; and

 

 

 

 

efforts to position our power generation business for future growth and pursuing and executing acquisition, disposition or combination opportunities.

          Any or all of our forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those set forth under Part II–Other Information, Item 1A-Risk Factors.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

          Please read Note 1—Accounting Policies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements affecting us.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

           We follow the guidance set forth in SFAS No. 142 when assessing the carrying value of our goodwill. We evaluate our goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on November 1st, and when events warrant an assessment. Although Dynergy’s Class A common stock price significantly decreased in the third quarter 2008, management determined that as the market decline has been recent, rather than sustained for a significant period of time, and as there has not been a signficant change to the underlying fundamentals of the business, it is not more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units has dropped below their carrying amounts. Therefore, we did not evaluate our goodwill for impairment during the third quarter 2008 except in conjunction with our sale of Rolling Hills, as more fully discussed in Note 3—Dispositions and Discontinued Operations—Dispositions—Rolling Hills. However, with the downturn in the economic environment, if our market capitalizaiton continues to be below our book value for a sustained period of time, we may be required to record a goodwill impairment in the future. Please read Note 1—Accounting Policies–Goodwill for further discussion.

           Please read “Critical Accounting Policies” of Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K for a complete description of our critical accounting policies, with respect to which there have been no material changes since the filing of such Forms 10-K.

 

 

Item 3—QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          Please read Item 7A.—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K for a discussion of our exposure to commodity price variability and other market risks related to our net non-trading derivative assets and liabilities, including foreign currency exchange rate risk. Following is a discussion of the more material of these risks and our relative exposures as of September 30, 2008.

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          Value at Risk (“VaR”). The following table sets forth the aggregate daily VaR of the mark-to-market portion of our risk-management portfolio primarily associated with the GEN segments and the remaining legacy customer risk management business. The VaR calculation does not include market risks associated with the accrual portion of the risk-management portfolio that is designated as a cash flow hedge or a “normal purchase normal sale”, nor does it include expected future production from our generating assets. Another limitation to our calculation of VaR is our use of the JP Morgan RiskMetrics TM approach, which calculates option values using a linear approximation. In addition, the actual change in the fair value of several financially-settled heat rate call-option agreements acquired as a result of the Merger may differ significantly from the calculated VaR. The increase in the September 30, 2008 VaR was primarily due to increased forward sales and higher volatility compared to December 31, 2007.

Daily and Average VaR for Risk-Management Portfolios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(in millions)

 

One Day VaR—95 percent Confidence Level

 

$

31

 

$

24

 

One Day VaR—99 percent Confidence Level

 

$

43

 

$

35

 

Average VaR for the Year-to-Date Period—95 percent Confidence Level

 

$

47

 

$

20

 

          Credit Risk. The following table represents our credit exposure at September 30, 2008 associated with the mark-to-market portion of our risk-management portfolio, on a net basis.

Credit Exposure Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment
Grade Quality

 

Non-Investment
Grade Quality

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Type of Business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Institutions

 

$

82

 

$

 

$

82

 

Utility and Power Generators

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

8

 

Other

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

3

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

90

 

$

3

 

$

93

 

 

 



 



 



 

          As of September 30, 2008, we had a net risk management asset exposure to eight financial institutions, four of which represent approximately 96 percent of the exposure to the group. The largest exposure to a single financial institution is $30 million.

          Interest Rate Risk. We are exposed to fluctuating interest rates related to variable rate financial obligations. As of September 30, 2008, our fixed rate debt instruments, as a percentage of total debt instruments, were approximately 76 percent. Adjusted for interest rate swaps, net notional fixed rate debt as a percentage of total debt was approximately 82 percent. Based on sensitivity analysis of the variable rate financial obligations in our debt portfolio as of September 30, 2008, it is estimated that a one percentage point interest rate movement in the average market interest rates (either higher or lower) over the 12 months ended September 30, 2009 would either decrease or increase interest expense by approximately $11 million. This exposure would be partially offset by an approximate $9 million increase in interest income related to the restricted cash balance of $850 million posted as collateral to support the term letter of credit facility. Over time, we may seek to reduce or increase the percentage of fixed rate financial obligations in our debt portfolio through the use of swaps or other financial instruments.

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          Derivative Contracts. The notional financial contract amounts associated with our interest rate contracts were as follows at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively:

Absolute Notional Contract Amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 

Cash flow hedge interest rate swaps (in millions of U.S. dollars)

 

$

443

 

$

310

 

Fixed interest rate paid on swaps (percent)

 

 

5.32

 

 

5.32

 

Fair value hedge interest rate swaps (in millions of U.S. dollars)

 

$

25

 

$

25

 

Fixed interest rate received on swaps (percent)

 

 

5.70

 

 

5.70

 

Interest rate risk-management contract (in millions of U.S. dollars)

 

$

231

 

$

231

 

Fixed interest rate paid (percent)

 

 

5.35

 

 

5.35

 

Interest rate risk-management contract (in millions of U.S. dollars)

 

$

206

 

$

206

 

Fixed interest rate received (percent)

 

 

5.28

 

 

5.28

 

Item 4—CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

     Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

          As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Dynegy’s and DHI’s management, including their Chief Executive Officer and their Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the consolidated enterprise’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). This evaluation included consideration of the various processes carried out under the direction of Dynegy’s disclosure committee, as well as the work completed as of the end of the third quarter 2008 relating to Dynegy’s and DHI’s compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

          Based on this evaluation, Dynegy’s and DHI’s CEO and CFO concluded that, as of September 30, 2008, Dynegy’s and DHI’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods.

     Remediation of Material Weakness Related to Revenues and Cost of Sales

          As of March 31, 2008, we did not maintain effective controls over the accuracy of our revenues and cost of sales amounts. Our processes, procedures and controls related to the calculation and analysis of the presentation of revenues and cost of sales related to energy trading activities on a net basis were not effective to ensure that the revenues and cost of sales amounts were accurately reflected in the financial statements. This control deficiency resulted in the restatement of our March 31, 2008 financial statements by a material amount. At June 30, 2008, we implemented additional control procedures necessary to remediate this material weakness. As of September 30, 2008, we have completed the necessary testing of these procedures, and have concluded that we have fully remediated this material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.

          Specifically, during the second and third quarters 2008, we implemented the following steps: (i) further formalized and documented the change management procedures surrounding the quarterly revenue netting calculation; (ii) expanded the management review of the calculation; and (iii) formalized and documented additional analysis to be performed on our revenues and cost of sales amounts.

     Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

          Other than as noted above in this Item 4, there were no changes in Dynegy’s and DHI’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Dynegy’s and DHI’s internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter 2008.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1—LEGAL PROCEEDINGS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          Please read Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies—Legal Proceedings to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for discussion of the legal proceedings that we believe could be material to us.

Item 1A—RISK FACTORS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          Please read Item 1A—Risk Factors, of Dynegy’s and DHI’s Form 10-K as updated in their respective Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31 and June 30, 2008 for factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect future results.

Item 2—UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS—DYNEGY INC.

          Upon vesting of restricted stock awarded by Dynegy to employees, shares are withheld to cover the employees’ withholding taxes. Information on Dynegy’s purchases of equity securities during the quarter follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Period

 

(a)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

(b)
Average
Price Paid
per Share

 

(c)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 

(d)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs

 


 


 


 


 


 

July

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

August

 

620

 

 

 

$

7.99

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

September

 

481

 

 

 

 

5.96

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 



 





 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

1,101

 

 

 

$

7.10

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 



 





 



 



 

          These were the only repurchases of equity securities made by us during the three months ended September 30, 2008. Dynegy does not have a stock repurchase program.

Item 6—EXHIBITS—DYNEGY INC. AND DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

          The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q:

 

 

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description


 


**10.1

 

Amendment 2 to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Facility.

 

 

 

**31.1

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

**31.1(a)

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Exhibit
Number

 

Description


 


**31.2

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

**31.2(a)

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

†32.1

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

†32.1(a)

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

†32.2

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

†32.2(a)

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, As
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


 

 

**

Filed herewith.

 

 

Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8238, this certification will be treated as “accompanying” this report and not “filed” as part of such report for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and this certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

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DYNEGY INC. and DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DYNEGY INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: November 6, 2008

 

By:

/s/ HOLLI C. NICHOLS

 

 

 


 

 

 

Holli C. Nichols

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DYNEGY HOLDINGS INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: November 6, 2008

 

By:

/s/ HOLLI C. NICHOLS

 

 

 


 

 

 

Holli C. Nichols

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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