Sempra's Oncor Subsidiary Wins Key Regulatory Rate Increase, Boosting Future Earnings

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Sempra's subsidiary Oncor received final regulatory approval for a comprehensive base rate review, leading to an approximate $560 million increase in annual revenue and improved financial metrics, which is expected to boost future earnings and cash flow.

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• Regulatory Approval for Oncor Rates

  The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a final order in Oncor's comprehensive base rate review, increasing its annual revenue requirement by approximately $560 million, or 8.7%.

• Improved Financial Metrics

  The order revises Oncor's regulatory capital structure to 56.5% debt and 43.5% equity, increases the authorized return on equity to 9.75% (from 9.70%), and provides for a higher self-insurance reserve of $200 million annually.

• Positive Impact on Earnings and Cash Flow

  Oncor expects the regulatory order to result in positive impacts to its future earnings, cash flow, and credit metrics, providing a significant boost to Sempra's 80.25% owned subsidiary.

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This 8-K reports a significant regulatory win for Sempra's 80.25% owned subsidiary, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a final order increasing Oncor's annual revenue requirement by approximately $560 million, an 8.7% rise. This approval, which also improves Oncor's authorized return on equity and capital structure, is expected to positively impact Oncor's future earnings, cash flow, and credit metrics. This development is particularly important given Sempra's reported drop in 2025 net income and EPS, as it provides a strong positive catalyst for a key operating segment and supports the company's ongoing capital plan.