10-K/A: HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Files Amendment to 10-K to Include Financial Statements of Significant Equity Method Investees

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Form 10-K/A


HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital files an amendment to its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K to include separate financial statements for significant unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees.

Summary

  • HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI) is filing an amendment (Form 10-K/A) to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • The amendment is solely for complying with Regulation S-X, Rule 3-09, which requires separate financial statements for unconsolidated subsidiaries and equity method investees when they are individually significant.
  • HASI determined that its equity method investment in Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC and its subsidiaries was significant under the income test of Rule 3-09 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
  • Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC and its subsidiaries were also deemed significant under the income test of Rule 3-09 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • The financial statements for these investees were not available until after the original Form 10-K filing date, so Rule 3-09 allows for filing them as an amendment within 90 days after the fiscal year-end.
  • This Form 10-K/A amends Item 15 of the Original Form 10-K to include exhibits containing the consolidated financial statements and auditor consents for Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC and Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC.
  • The amendment includes updated certifications from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
  • The filing includes exhibits related to auditor consents and consolidated financial statements for Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC and Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral. However, the inclusion of financial statements suggests transparency and adherence to regulations, which is viewed positively.

Positives

  • The filing ensures compliance with SEC regulations regarding financial reporting for significant equity method investees.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain specific forward-looking statements beyond the implication that HASI will continue to comply with SEC regulations.

Industry Context

This filing reflects the increasing scrutiny and regulatory requirements for companies with complex investment structures, particularly in sectors like sustainable infrastructure where equity method accounting is common.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Many REITs and infrastructure investment firms utilize equity method accounting for investments in joint ventures and unconsolidated entities.
  • The requirement to file separate financial statements for significant equity method investees is a standard practice under SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 3-09.
  • Companies like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and NextEra Energy Partners also have complex structures and must adhere to similar reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders benefit from increased transparency due to the inclusion of financial statements for significant investees.
  • The filing demonstrates HASI's commitment to regulatory compliance, which can enhance investor confidence.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2020-08-25Date of Indenture between HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, and Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P., and Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (including the form of HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC's 3.750% Senior Notes due 2030)
2021-06-28Date of Indenture between HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, and Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P., and Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (including the form of HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLCs 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026)
2022-04-13Date of Indenture by and among HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, and Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P., and Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
2022-04-13Date of First Supplemental Indenture by and among HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, and the Company, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P., and Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including the form of HAT Holdings I LLCs and HAT Holdings II LLCs 0.00% Green Exchangeable Senior Note due 2025)
2023-08-11Date of Indenture by and among HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, and the Company, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P., and Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including the form of HAT Holdings I LLCs and HAT Holdings II LLCs 3.750% Green Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Note due 2028)
2023-12-07Date of Indenture by and among HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLC, as issuers, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including the form of HAT Holdings I LLC and HAT Holdings II LLCs 8.00% Green Senior Unsecured Note due 2027)
2024-01-26Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Richard R. Santoroski
2024-02-15Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Jeffrey Eckel
2024-04-04Date of Letter Agreement between Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., Hannon Armstrong Capital LLC, and Richard R. Santoroski
2024-04-12Date of Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, sole bookrunner and sustainability structuring agent, JPMorgan, Citibank, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Keybank National Association, M&T Bank, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Truist Securities, Inc. as joint lead arrangers, Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as documentation agents, and each lender from time to time party thereto
2024-04-15Date of Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Viral Amin
2024-07-01Date of Indenture by and among Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including the form of Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.s 6.375% Green Senior Unsecured Note due 2034)
2024-07-01Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Secretary of Delaware
2024-07-02Bylaws of the Company effective
2024-09-10Date of Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, sole bookrunner, sustainability structuring agent and lender, Citibank, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Keybank National Association, M&T Bank, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Truist Securities, Inc. as joint lead arrangers and lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as documentation agents and lenders
2024-10-31Date of Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and Coperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch as lender
2024-12-12Date of Registration Rights Agreement by and among the Company and the representatives of the initial purchasers party thereto
2024-12-31Fiscal year ended
2025-02-11Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Nathaniel J. Rose
2025-02-11Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Charles Melko
2025-02-11Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Marc Pangburn
2025-02-14Original Form 10-K filing date
2025-03-26Date registrant had a total of 121,126,479 shares of common stock outstanding
2025-03-28Date of Form 10-K/A filing

Keywords

Form 10-K/A, amendment, Regulation S-X, Rule 3-09, equity method investment, Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC, Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC, financial statements, unconsolidated subsidiaries, investees, HASI, Hannon Armstrong

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