SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) updated its financial outlook in advance of its financial analyst conference today in New York.
The company reaffirmed earnings-per-share guidance for 2011 of $4.00 to $4.30 and also provided guidance for earnings-per-share of $4.30 to $4.60 for 2012. In addition, the company set an earnings-per-share target of $5.50 to $5.80 for 2015.
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During a live webcast at 12:30 p.m. EDT today, Donald E. Felsinger, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra Energy, and other key executives will provide an update on Sempra Energy's strategic plan.
At the conference, Sempra Energy officials also will detail the company's capital-expenditure plan and forecasted earnings by business unit. From 2011 through 2015, the company expects annual capital expenditures and investments to average approximately $3.1 billion.
Internet users may listen to the live webcast via Sempra Energy's website, www.sempra.com. Conference presentation slides will be posted on the website approximately one hour before the conference and a replay of the conference will be available on the site tomorrow.
Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2010 revenues of $9 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' 13,500 employees serve about 25 million consumers worldwide.
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