Eli (on behalf of Jeremy Tonet)'s questions to AltaGas Ltd (ATGFF) leadership • Q1 2024
Question
Eli, on behalf of Jeremy Tonet, asked about capital allocation priorities following the MVP divestment, weighing growth projects against other options. He also questioned where ROE gaps persist in the Utilities business and what the strategy is to close them.
Answer
President and CEO Vern Yu outlined a ~$1.5 billion annual investment capacity post-deleveraging, with a current preference for highly accretive organic growth in Midstream. EVP & CFO James Harbilas and EVP & President of Utilities Blue Jenkins identified Maryland and D.C. as priority jurisdictions for closing ROE gaps, with plans for new rate cases in 2024.