OGE
Oge Energy CORP
NYSE
8-K: OG&E Completes $350 Million Senior Notes Issuance, Bringing Total to $700 Million
Sentiment:
Debt Issuance Announcement
15 August 2024 11:43 AM
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) has successfully issued an additional $350 million in senior notes, bringing the total outstanding amount of this series to $700 million.
Capital raise
OG&E has raised $350 million through the issuance of senior notes.
This is the second tranche of this series of notes, bringing the total raised to $700 million.
Summary
- OGE Energy Corp., the parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), announced the completion of a $350 million issuance of 5.60% Senior Notes due April 1, 2053.
- This issuance increases the total principal amount of these specific senior notes to $700 million.
- The offering was registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and a related prospectus supplement was filed with the SEC on August 13, 2024.
- The notes were issued under an Indenture dated October 1, 1995, as supplemented, and sold to underwriters under an agreement dated August 12, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The document reflects a routine financial transaction, which is generally positive for the company's financial health and ability to fund operations. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive.
Positives
- The successful issuance of $350 million in senior notes indicates investor confidence in OG&E.
- The company has secured additional capital through the debt markets.
- The legal opinion confirms the validity and enforceability of the senior notes.
Risks
- The company is taking on additional debt, which could increase its financial leverage.
- Changes in interest rates could impact the cost of servicing this debt.
- The company is exposed to the risk of not being able to meet its debt obligations.
Future Outlook
The document does not contain any specific forward-looking statements or guidance.
Industry Context
The issuance of senior notes is a common financing method for utility companies like OG&E to fund operations and capital expenditures. This issuance reflects the company's ongoing need for capital and its ability to access the debt markets.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Issuing senior notes is a standard practice for utilities to raise capital, similar to other companies like Duke Energy or Southern Company.
- The 5.60% interest rate is within the typical range for investment-grade utility debt at the time of issuance.
- The maturity date of April 1, 2053, is a long-term debt instrument, which is common for utilities that have long-term capital needs.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may view the debt issuance as a way to fund growth and maintain operations.
- Creditors are now owed an additional $350 million, increasing their exposure to OG&E.
- Customers may not be directly impacted by this transaction, but it supports the company's ability to provide reliable service.
Key Dates
- 1995-10-01: Date of the Base Indenture between OG&E and BOKF, NA, as trustee.
- 2023-04-03: Date of Supplemental Indenture No. 24 and initial issuance of $350 million of the 5.60% Senior Notes.
- 2024-05-02: Date of the Prospectus filed as part of the shelf registration statement.
- 2024-08-12: Date of the Underwriting Agreement and the Prospectus Supplement.
- 2024-08-13: Date the prospectus supplement was filed with the SEC.
- 2024-08-15: Date of the completion of the $350 million senior notes issuance and the 8-K filing.
Keywords
Senior Notes, Debt Issuance, OG&E, OGE Energy, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Utilities, Financing
OGE
Oge Energy CORP
NYSE
Sector: Utilities
Filings with Classifications
Better than expected
29 April 2025 9:42 PM
Earnings Release
- The company's earnings per share significantly increased from $0.09 to $0.31 compared to the same period last year.
- OG&E's net income nearly tripled, increasing from $25.2 million to $71.0 million year-over-year.
Better than expected
29 April 2025 9:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- Net income increased significantly due to higher operating revenues and lower operation and maintenance expenses.
Better than expected
1 April 2025 4:39 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company's consolidated earnings per share, excluding midstream results, have a compound annual growth rate of 6% over the past 10 years.
- The dividend compound annual growth rate has been 5% over the past 10 years.
- Controllable costs per customer have increased less than 1% per year over the past decade.
Capital raise
18 February 2025 6:03 PM
Annual Results
- OGE Energy expects to issue between $15 million to $25 million of common stock from its Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan in 2025.
- In 2025, OG&E expects to issue $300 million to $350 million in long-term debt to help fund general operating needs.
Better than expected
18 February 2025 6:03 PM
Earnings Release
- OGE Energy reported higher earnings per share for 2024 compared to 2023.
- OG&E's net income increased significantly in 2024 compared to 2023.
- The company's fourth quarter results were significantly better than the same period in the previous year.
Worse than expected
4 November 2024 5:48 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's earnings per diluted share decreased from $1.20 in Q3 2023 to $1.09 in Q3 2024.
- OG&E's net income decreased from $246.1 million in Q3 2023 to $225.0 million in Q3 2024.
Worse than expected
4 November 2024 5:46 PM
Quarterly Report
- Net income and earnings per share were lower in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023 due to increased expenses.
- Net income and earnings per share were lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to increased expenses.
Capital raise
15 August 2024 11:43 AM
Debt Issuance Announcement
- OG&E has raised $350 million through the issuance of senior notes.
- This is the second tranche of this series of notes, bringing the total raised to $700 million.
Better than expected
6 August 2024 5:42 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's earnings per share and net income were higher than the same period last year, indicating better than expected results.
- The company expects to be in the top half of its 2024 earnings guidance range, suggesting a positive outlook.
Worse than expected
6 August 2024 5:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- OGE Energy's net income for the first six months of 2024 was lower than the same period in 2023, indicating a worse performance.
Capital raise
6 August 2024 5:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- OGE Energy issued $350 million of 5.45% senior notes due May 15, 2029.
- OG&E increased long-term revolver borrowings by $200 million during the second quarter of 2024.
- OG&E is expected to issue $350 million of senior notes in the third quarter of 2024.
Better than expected
13 June 2024 9:28 AM
Rate Case Settlement Agreement
- The settlement agreement resulted in a significant reduction of the initial rate increase request, from $332.54 million to $126.66 million.
Capital raise
9 May 2024 11:12 AM
Debt Issuance Announcement
- OGE Energy Corp. has raised $350 million through the issuance of senior notes.
- The funds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Worse than expected
30 April 2024 5:42 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's earnings per diluted share decreased from $0.19 to $0.09 year-over-year, indicating worse than expected results.
- OG&E's earnings per diluted share also decreased from $0.20 to $0.12 year-over-year, indicating worse than expected results.
- The holding company's loss increased from $0.01 to $0.03 per diluted share, indicating worse than expected results.
Capital raise
30 April 2024 5:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- OGE Energy expects to issue up to $350 million of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2024.
- OG&E expects to issue $300 million to $350 million of long-term debt in the second half of 2024.
Worse than expected
30 April 2024 5:41 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income decreased significantly compared to the same period last year, indicating worse than expected results.
Better than expected
1 April 2024 12:14 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company's actual OG&E Earnings Target was $2.12/share, exceeding the target of $2.04/share.
- The company's Environmental Target was achieved at a 200% payout.
- The company's Equivalent Forced Outage Rate was achieved at a 115% payout.
Worse than expected
20 February 2024 7:44 PM
Annual Results
- The company's 2023 earnings per share were lower than the previous year due to the absence of income from natural gas midstream operations and increased operating expenses.
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