Community Partnership Program, Company Merger, and Sales and Purchase Agreement - Analyst Notes on CenterPoint Energy, Pepco Holdings, Cheniere, Westar Energy and Questar
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CQH), Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) and Questar Corporation (NYSE: STR). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/3315-100free.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Analyst Notes
On June 2, 2014, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CenterPoint Energy) announced grants under its Community Partnership Grant Program, under which the funds allocated will help communities to support safety-related projects and purchase the corresponding equipment. The Company recently awarded the City of Cleveland with a grant of $2,500 for Globe firefighter boots that will be utilized by the community's fire department in serving its residents. CenterPoint Energy Community Relations Director Jean Krause commented, "At CenterPoint Energy our number one priority is safety. Through our grant program, we are able to help cities leverage local funds to purchase needed safety equipment, training or provide financial support for important safety-related projects." The Community Partnership Grant Program has enabled CenterPoint Energy to contribute over $1 million dollars in donations, over the past 12 years, to communities for safety initiatives. The full analyst notes on CenterPoint Energy are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Jun-16-2014/CNP/report.pdf
Pepco Holdings, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 30, 2014, Pepco Holdings, Inc. (Pepco Holdings) filed an application for the proposed merger of the Company with Exelon Corporation. The Companies jointly announced the proposed transaction on April 30, 2014, and are currently awaiting approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The combination of the Companies brings together both Companies' electric and gas utilities to create the leading Mid-Atlantic electric and gas utility. Given that the transaction meets the criteria set by FERC in ensuring that it will have no adverse impact on customers' rates and on regulation by FERC or any state utility commission, the Companies requested that FERC issue an order within 90 days. The full analyst notes on Pepco Holdings are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Jun-16-2014/POM/report.pdf
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC Analyst Notes
On May 30, 2014, Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC (Cheniere) announced that its subsidiary Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC has signed a liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Iberdrola, S.A. Under the terms of transaction, Iberdrola will purchase LNG of approximately 0.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) upon the start of operations of Train 1 of the LNG export facility being developed near Corpus Christi, Texas, and will increase to approximately 0.8 mtpa of LNG upon the commencement of operations of Train 2. The Company's Chairman and CEO Charif Souki commented, "To date we have entered into SPAs aggregating approximately 3.8 mtpa of LNG volumes. We are in advanced discussions with other counterparties and are working towards finalizing additional agreements. We expect to complete all necessary steps to reach a final investment decision and begin construction by early 2015." Under the SPA, Iberdrola will purchase LNG on a free on board (FOB) basis for a purchase price indexed to the monthly Henry Hub price plus a fixed component. The full analyst notes on Cheniere are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Jun-16-2014/CQH/report.pdf
Westar Energy, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 27, 2014, Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar Energy) announced that it is set to receive the Champion Level Industry Partner award for its participation, support and contributions to the Power Plant Technology program of Flint Hills Technical College (FHTC). The Company has been active in helping FHTC to enhance the program by allowing students to work closely with Westar personnel to prepare them for careers in power plants. "Throughout this partnership, we've been able to provide career opportunities, curriculum guidance and resume assistance to students going through the program. Thus far, close to 70 students have completed their associates degree, and a few have had the opportunity to do some job shadowing in our plants. This could not have been possible without FHTC's professionals and our excellent team of dedicated employees and experts who've contributed a great deal of their time and hard work to this program," said Westar Energy Vice President John Bridson. The full analyst notes on Westar Energy are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Jun-16-2014/WR/report.pdf
Questar Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 23, 2014, Questar Corporation (Questar) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 6% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend. The $0.19 dividend will be paid on June 23, 2014, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2014. This announcement represents a $0.01 increase from the previous quarter and results in a new annualized dividend rate of $0.76 per share. The dividend also marks the Company's 278th consecutive dividend. Questar has increased the dividend 42 times in the last 42 years. The full analyst notes on Questar are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Jun-16-2014/STR/report.pdf
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