It’s a promise. AGA Financial Forum May 21-23, 2017
Forward-looking statements and use of non-GAAP measures This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward- looking statements in this presentation speak only as of today, and we assume no duty to update them. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as, but not limited to: “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” and similar expressions. Although our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, various uncertainties and risk factors may cause future performance or results to be different than those anticipated. For a more complete description of these uncertainties and risk factors, see our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This presentation also includes “net economic earnings,” “net economic earnings per share,” “contribution margin,” “EBITDA,” and “adjusted long- term capitalization,” non-GAAP measures used internally by management when evaluating the Company’s performance and results of operations. Net economic earnings exclude from net income the after-tax impacts of fair-value accounting and timing adjustments associated with energy-related transactions, as well as the after-tax impacts related to acquisition, divestiture, and restructuring activities in the fiscal year in which they occur, including costs, financing impacts and operating results in fiscal 2016 related to the acquisition of EnergySouth, as well as overall integration activities. Management believes that this presentation provides a useful representation of operating performance by facilitating comparisons of year- over-year results. Contribution margin adjusts operating income to include only those costs that are directly passed on to customers and collected through revenues, which are the wholesale cost of natural gas and propane, and gross receipts taxes. These internal non-GAAP operating metrics should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, GAAP measures such as operating income or net income. EBITDA is earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. A reconciliation of net income to net economic earnings is contained in our SEC filings, and a summary reconciliation is contained in the Appendix to this presentation. Reconciliations of EBITDA to net income, of contribution margin to operating income, and of capitalization per balance sheet to adjusted long-term capitalization are contained in the Appendix. Note: Years shown in this presentation are fiscal years ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated. Investor Relations Contact Scott W. Dudley Jr. Managing Director, Investor Relations 314.342.0878 Scott.Dudley@SpireEnergy.com 2 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
Spire is more than a name. It’s a promise. • Our name reminds us there are no limits to what we can achieve together. Because when you champion people by delivering energy that inspires, everything is possible. • Our name embodies our promise to bring people and energy together in ways that enrich lives and add value for our shareholders. 3 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
We’re committed to bringing our new name, and all it represents, to life. • We’ve transformed our company, increased our scale and expanded our geographic footprint • We continue to be driven by our desire and strategy to grow – Growing organically – Acquiring and integrating – Investing in infrastructure – Innovating 4 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
In 2017, 1.7 million homes and businesses will come to know us as Spire. St. Joseph Kansas City St. Louis Farmington MISSOURI Joplin • We operate natural gas companies across Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri • Since 2012: MISSISSIPPI – Homes and businesses served increased by 1.1 million Birmingham – Enterprise value more than quadrupled to $5.8 billion* – Market capitalization more than tripled to $3.3 billion* Montgomery ALABAMA Hattiesburg * As of April 28, 2017. Mobile 5 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
When we replace pipe, install meters or help a customer grow their business, we’re honoring our commitment to the people we serve, including the financial community. 6 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
We’re doing what we said we would do • Increased our capital spending for both FY17 and our five-year outlook • Transitioning our gas companies to Spire masterbrand late this summer • Progressing on Spire STL Pipeline • Filed Laclede Gas and MGE rate cases in Missouri on Apr. 11 • Driving growth – Long-term EPS growth target 4% - 6% – On track with FY17 guidance despite mild winter – Raised calendar 2017 dividend by 7.1% 7 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
Serving more people and Total homes and businesses served communities better than ever (Millions) • Increasing revenues and margins 1.8 1.68 – Growing customers and improving retention 1.57 1.55 1.6 – Increasing penetration – Leveraging scale and shared services 1.4 to achieve efficiencies • Seizing market opportunities 1.2 1.12 – Pursuing line extensions in Missouri 1.0 – Developing other products and services – Evaluating municipal utility purchases 0.8 .63 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Rolling 12-month average gas utility customers for all utilities for Spire’s period of ownership. 8 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
Investment in growth remains a top priority • 5-year capital expenditure forecast increased to $2.3 billion driven by infrastructure upgrades • 86% of spend recovered with minimal regulatory lag or reflected in earnings – 77% via rates (ISRS and new business in Missouri, all Alabama spend) – 9% for Spire STL Pipeline (AFUDC) (Millions) $600 5-year forecast: $2.3B $510 $480 $500 $445 95 $430 70 $420 30 $400 110 105 100 105 100 $293 $300 68 $200 320 315 315 310 310 223 $100 $0 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Utility, with Minimal Lag Other Utility Spire STL Pipeline 9 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
As we have been growing and acquiring gas companies, we’ve been working with our communities to modernize the business environment in Missouri. 10 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
We see potential for change in Missouri’s regulatory landscape • New Republican governor with party majority in House and Senate, focused on reforms to ‒ Improve business environment ‒ Support economic development ‒ Promote more efficient government • Pursuing changes to improve regulatory approach via ‒ Legislative initiatives to modernize rate-setting process ‒ Proposals in our rate-case filings for rate stabilization mechanisms • Composition of MoPSC*, and chairman (appointed by Governor) expected to change by late 2017 *Missouri Public Service Commission. 11 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
We’re moving Missouri’s energy forward • Filed our first base rate increase request in four years on Apr. 11 ‒ Laclede Gas: net $29 million (+5%) ‒ MGE: net $37 million (+9%) As proposed, Missouri customer • bills will be lower than 10 years ago • Reflects our progress and growth ‒ Significant infrastructure upgrades ‒ Technology enhancements to better serve our customers ‒ Customer operational and financial benefits Filings propose enhancements to • ‒ More closely align Laclede Gas and MGE ‒ Modernize the rate-setting approach paralleling our legislative efforts 12 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
We’re focused on the details that impact our customers • New rates allow us to better serve our customers moving forward • Filed rate base of $2.0 billion ‒ Laclede Gas: $1,232 million (6.4% CAGR) ‒ MGE: $793 million (9.6% CAGR) ‒ Anticipate ~$100 million growth at update • Laclede Gas capital structure and 10.35% ROE ‒ Equity at current filing was 57.2% ‒ Anticipate ~54% equity at update given current debt funding commitments • Request based on costs for test year ended Dec. 31, 2016 ‒ Update period through Sept. 30, 2017 ‒ Includes cash recovery on several net regulatory assets (~40% of net increase ) 13 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
New rates allow us to better serve our customers • MoPSC has 11 months to decide case • Clock starts from our filing date of Apr. 11 • High-level procedural schedule 1 is shown below Mar. 8 ’18 Apr. 11 Expected Filed Rate Cases and Update to Effective Date Direct Testimony Sept. 30 for New Rates Discovery (Apr.-Dec.) Rebuttal Surrebuttal Hearings and MoPSC Other Testimony Testimony Briefs Decision Parties’ (Oct.) (Nov.) (Dec.-Jan. ) (Jan.-Feb.) Direct Testimony (Sept.) 1 Subject to MoPSC approval. 14 Spire | AGA Financial Forum – May 2017
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