FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND MD&A
ALTAGAS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS
Strong Operating Performance Delivers 2024 Results in Upper Half of Guidance Range
Calgary, Alberta (March 7, 2025)
AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas" or the "Company") (TSX: ALA) reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results,
reaffirmed 2025 guidance, and provided an update on other corporate developments.
HIGHLIGHTS
(all financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
▪
Normalized EPS1 was $0.76 in the fourth quarter and $2.18 for the full year of 2024 while GAAP EPS2 was $0.68
in the fourth quarter and $1.95 for the full year of 2024. Full year normalized EPS was above the midpoint of
AltaGas' 2024 guidance range, driven by strong performance across the enterprise.
▪
Normalized EBITDA1 was $520 million in the fourth quarter and $1,769 million for the full year of 2024 while
income before income taxes was $231 million in the fourth quarter and $746 million for the full year of 2024.
Full year normalized EBITDA was at the top-end of AltaGas' 2024 guidance range, driven by strong business
performance, including: the partial settlement of Washington Gas' post-retirement benefit pension plan in the
third quarter, record liquified petroleum gas ("LPG") export volumes, the benefit of continued Utilities rate base
investments, the addition of the Pipestone assets, and enhanced cost management at the Utilities.
▪
Utilities reported normalized EBITDA1 of $336 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $311 million in
the fourth quarter of 2023, while income before taxes was $186 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared
to $207 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The largest drivers of the eight percent year-over-year growth in
Utilities normalized EBITDA were enhanced cost management, contribution from investments in rate base, and
increased revenue from the 2023 District of Columbia ("D.C.") rate case decision. These factors were partially
offset by warm weather in D.C. and Michigan and lower contributions from the Retail business.
▪
Midstream reported normalized EBITDA1 of $182 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 consistent with the fourth
quarter of 2023, while income before taxes in the segment was $181 million in the fourth quarter of 2024
compared to $79 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Positive contributions from increased export volumes
and the addition of the Pipestone Assets were offset by lower extraction volumes due to ethane re-injection, a
higher percentage of export volumes under tolling contracts in 2024 relative to 2023, and lower contribution
from the Mountain Valley Pipeline ("MVP") due to recording equity earnings instead of the allowance for funds
used during construction ("AFUDC") recorded in 2023.
▪
AltaGas continued to heavily invest in its Utilities business in 2024 to add new customers and enhance the
safety and reliability of its system. The Company deployed $722 million of capital to the Utilities in 2024, with
$360 million spent on asset modernization programs and the balance on system betterment and new meter
growth. Asset modernization and system betterment will remain a key focus in 2025 and beyond, which will
allow AltaGas to deliver the lowest cost and most reliable form of residential and commercial heating in its
jurisdictions.
▪
AltaGas continues to work with numerous data center developers in Northern Virginia around building pipeline
interconnects to provide natural gas for onsite power generation for new data centers. Business development
and engineering work on these opportunities is expected to progress through 2025 with potential construction
in 2026 and onwards. AltaGas is pursuing these opportunities on a de-risked basis through traditional rate
regulated investments. These data center opportunities would further increase AltaGas' strong Utilities growth
outlook.
(1) Non-GAAP measure; see discussion and reconciliation to US GAAP financial measures in the advisories of this news release or in AltaGas’ Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2024, which is
available on www.sedarplus.ca. (2) GAAP EPS is equivalent to Net income applicable to common shares divided by shares outstanding. (3) GAAP FFO per share is equivalent to cash from operations divided by shares outstanding.
▪
Utilities system expansion opportunities progressed during the fourth quarter of 2024. SEMCO's Keweenaw
Connector Pipeline project continued with key regulatory and engineering work and now expects to seek
regulatory approval in 2025. The project is focused on ensuring long-term reliable gas and system resiliency
for our Michigan customers, offering diversity of supply and more reliable service to 14,000 customers in the
Keweenaw Peninsula.
▪
AltaGas advanced a number of key Midstream growth projects in 2024:
•
The Company and Royal Vopak reached a positive final investment decision (“FID”) and commenced
construction on the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (“REEF”). REEF remains on budget and on-
schedule to achieve its 2026 in-service date. With only ten shipping days to strong demand markets in
Northeast Asia, REEF will efficiently deliver Canada's vital energy products to the region and allow
Canadian LPGs access to premium global markets.
•
AltaGas continued to progress construction of the Pipestone II deep cut facility in the Alberta Montney.
The acid gas wells and gas gathering system have been completed, offsite fabrication has been
executed in line with the project delivery schedule, and more than 40 percent of facility construction is
complete. The project is on track to be in-service in 2025. Pipestone II is fully contracted under long-
term take-or-pay agreements with principally all costs incurred or committed under fixed price
contracts.
•
AltaGas continued to advance regulatory and engineering work across a number of gas processing,
fractionation, storage and export projects, based on strong customer demand. These projects would
further extend the growth outlook for AltaGas' Midstream business.
▪
The Company advanced commercial contracting across the Midstream business which further de-risked cash
flows:
•
Executed long-term LPG supply and tolling agreements across the global exports platform during the
fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025 achieving AltaGas' base long-term tolling target for
REEF. This includes Keyera entering a 15-year contract for 12,500 Bbls/d of LPGs at REEF.
•
Entered two agreements that have a high-single digit average contract length with a large investment
grade international energy company in Northeastern B.C. ("NEBC") for a total of 100 Mmcf/d of gas
processing capacity at the Townsend facility, with associated liquids handling and fractionation.
•
Extended the contract term with a large investment grade producer at the Pipestone I facility in the
Alberta Montney for five years, including gas processing, liquids handling and marketing services.
•
Entered an 18-year agreement for approximately 8,000 Bbls/d fractionation capacity at Keyera Fort
Saskatchewan ("KFS"), which provides AltaGas with dedicated frac capacity Pipestone II liquids while
securing take-in-kind rights for LPG volumes and provides access to Keyera's extensive rail, storage,
and logistics network in Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
▪
Since entering service in June 2024, the Mountain Valley Pipeline ("MVP") has been steadily operating under
long-term 20-year contracts with investment grade counterparties. The 2.0 Bcf/d pipeline is expandable by 475
MMcf/d through additional compression and is extendable into North Carolina through the Southgate
expansion project. The Southgate project filed an application with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission ("FERC") in February to approve its proposed shortened pipeline route. AltaGas has a ten percent
non-operated equity stake in the MVP pipeline and a 5.1 percent interest in Southgate and is currently
evaluating a sale of its interests with proceeds planned to accelerate AltaGas' deleveraging plan.
▪
AltaGas had two financings in the fourth quarter of 2024, including Washington Gas' execution of a note
purchase agreement on October 1, 2024 to issue US$200 million of private placement notes. Of this, US$100
million was issued on October 1, 2024 at 5.40 percent with a maturity date of October 1, 2054 and the
remaining US$100 million will be issued on April 1, 2025 at 4.84 percent with a maturity date of April 1, 2035.
On November 18, 2024, AltaGas also executed a partial debt extinguishment of medium-term notes ("MTNs"),
resulting in the derecognition of $806 million of previously issued MTNs for total consideration of $793 million.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
2
▪
On December 3, 2024, AltaGas' Board of Directors approved a six percent increase to its 2025 common share
dividends to $1.26 per common share annually ($0.315 per common share quarterly). This change will be
effective for the dividend that will be paid on March 31, 2025. Concurrent with the dividend increase
announcement, the Company extended its five to seven percent compounded annual growth rate (“CAGR”)
guidance on dividends to 2029.
▪
AltaGas has had a strong start to the year and is reiterating the Company's 2025 full year guidance, including
normalized EBITDA of $1,775 million to $1,875 million and normalized net income per share of $2.10 to $2.30.
CEO MESSAGE
"We are pleased with the financial results AltaGas delivered in 2024," said Vern Yu, President and Chief Executive
Officer of AltaGas. "This performance demonstrates the strength of our platform and the actions taken to enhance
shareholder value. Normalized EBITDA increased by 12 percent year-over-year, reaching the high end of our
guidance range. These results underscore the solid operational execution across our enterprise and robust long
term energy fundamentals.
"Despite warm weather in D.C. and Michigan, the Utilities performance for the year was strong with normalized
EBITDA increasing 14 percent year-over-year. These results were reflective of the active steps management took to
create value through enhanced cost management, ongoing rate base investments, and new meter growth. Our
Utilities are critical to balancing long-term energy reliability, affordability, and climate needs across our jurisdictions
and have a bright future as the largest source of energy for households across our jurisdictions.
"Our Midstream business delivered another strong year with normalized EBITDA increasing 15 percent year-over-
year, driven by record volumes in our global export business and the addition of the Pipestone assets. During the
year, we actively de-risked cash flows through long-term contracting across the value chain, including reaching our
base tolling target at REEF. The impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy creates uncertainty and emphasizes the
importance of market diversification and the long-term advantage of AltaGas' global exports platform. As we
continue to meet the needs of our long-time U.S. partners, we believe it is critical to connect more of Canada's vital
energy products into the largest LPG demand center - Asia.
"AltaGas had a busy 2024 where we reached positive FID on REEF, executed on our growth initiatives at the
Utilities, integrated the Pipestone assets, and commenced construction on two large Midstream growth projects. I
am excited about the road ahead, where we will leverage the favourable long-term fundamentals for natural gas
and natural gas liquids ("NGLs"), and build on 2024's successes."
RESULTS BY SEGMENT
Normalized EBITDA(1)
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Utilities
$
336 $
311 $
1,012 $
886
Midstream
182
182
785
684
Corporate/Other
2
9
(28)
5
Normalized EBITDA (1)
$
520 $
502 $
1,769 $
1,575
(1)
Non-GAAP financial measure; see discussion in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures advisories of this news release.
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Utilities
$
186 $
207 $
627 $
886
Midstream
181
79
646
460
Corporate/Other
(136)
(125)
(527)
(434)
Income Before Income Taxes
$
231 $
161 $
746 $
912
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
3
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Utilities
The Utilities segment reported normalized EBITDA of $336 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $311
million in the fourth quarter of 2023, while income before income taxes was $186 million in the fourth quarter of
2024 compared to $207 million in the fourth quarter in 2023. Year-over-year growth in normalized EBITDA was
principally driven by lower operating and maintenance ("O&M") expenses, which more than offset the warmer-than-
normal weather in D.C. and Michigan, where the Company has weather exposure. The quarter also saw positive
impacts from the D.C. rate case decision in 2023, contributions from continued rate base investments, customer
growth, and the higher USD/CAD exchange rate, inclusive of currency hedges. These positive factors were partially
offset by lower contributions from the Retail business due to the outsized performance in the fourth quarter of
2023.
Washington Gas has an active rate case application with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia
("PSC of D.C.") with requested rates designed to collect an incremental US$34 million in annual revenue, net of
US$12 million in Accelerated Replacement Program (“ARP”) surcharge. New rates are not expected to impact the
Company's 2025 financial performance. Washington Gas also has a US$215 million asset modernization extension
application under review in D.C. through its District SAFE plan. In February 2025 the PSC of D.C. ordered an
additional extension of PROJECTpipes 2 from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with an additional US$34
million of modernization capital being added for this period to ensure uninterrupted pipeline modernization work
continues while District SAFE is being reviewed.
AltaGas continued to actively invest across its Utilities assets during the fourth quarter of 2024 with $178 million of
capital deployed, including investing $85 million in the quarter through the Company’s various asset modernization
programs and an additional $75 million on system betterment. These investments continue to be directed towards
improving the safety and reliability of the system and connecting customers to the critical energy they require to
carry out everyday life. AltaGas remains committed to making these investments, while balancing the need for
ongoing customer affordability.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas continued efforts to ensure long-term operating costs are aligned with
existing rate structures and allowed costs in each jurisdiction. These cost efficiencies will provide additional room
for AltaGas to continue to make ongoing rate base investments to expand and modernize the network while
minimizing the increase to customer bills. The Company will continue to prioritize cost management for the long-
term benefit of our customers while maintaining regulatory and capital discipline.
Midstream
The Midstream segment reported normalized EBITDA of $182 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, consistent with
the fourth quarter of 2023, while income before taxes was $181 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to
$79 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. These results were in line with expectations, as we successfully delivered
on our strategic priorities to grow export volumes while de-risking the business through increasing the percent of
tolling contracts in our business. The quarter included record fourth quarter export volumes and strong
performance across the balance of the Midstream value chain. These positive factors were partially offset by higher
ethane re-injection rates at our extraction plants, lower realized frac spreads, and lower contributions from MVP
equity earnings relative to the AFUDC recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023.
AltaGas exported 122,233 Bbls/d of LPGs to Asia in the fourth quarter of 2024, which was spread across 20 Very
Large Gas Carriers ("VLGCs"), including 13 VLGCs at RIPET and seven VLGCs at Ferndale. Global LPG export
volumes for the full year of 2024 averaged 122,247 Bbls/d across 80 ships, representing a 15 percent year-over-
year increase.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
4
The importance of market diversification and the long-term advantage of AltaGas' global exports platform
continues to be reinforced by recent uncertainty relating to U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy. As we continue to meet
the needs of our long-time U.S. partners, we believe it is critical for the Canadian energy industry to connect more
of Canada's vital energy products into premium global markets. We continue to see growing Asian demand for
North American west coast LPGs, which have a 60 percent minimum travel time savings relative to the U.S. Gulf
Coast.
Performance across the balance of the Midstream platform was in line with the Company’s expectations for the
fourth quarter of 2024. Highlights include double digit year-over-year growth in gas processing, fractionation and
liquids handling, and extraction volumes. AltaGas’ Montney footprint was at the center of growth, which continues
to benefit from increased producer activity ahead of LNG Canada's start-up. AltaGas' fourth quarter Montney
processing and fractionation volumes were up 30 percent and 8 percent, on a year-over-year basis respectively,
including the addition of the Pipestone assets.
AltaGas’ realized frac spread averaged $20.99/Bbl, after transportation costs, as most of AltaGas' frac exposed
volumes were hedged at approximately $31.15/Bbl in the fourth quarter of 2024, prior to transportation costs.
AltaGas is well hedged for the first half of 2025 frac exposures with approximately 76 percent of its first half of
2025 expected frac exposed volumes hedged at approximately US$27.10/Bbl, prior to transportation costs.
In addition, approximately 87 percent of AltaGas' first half of 2025 expected global export volumes are either tolled
or financially hedged with an average Far East Index ("FEI") to North American financial hedge price of
approximately US$18.61/Bbl for non-tolled propane and butane volumes. AltaGas is actively contracting and
hedging the balance of 2025 global export volumes, recognizing the NGL re-contracting season is more dynamic
this year given the impact of tariffs on Canadian LPGs entering the U.S. AltaGas will provide a more comprehensive
update on the NGL re-contracting season and hedging activities during first quarter of 2025 reporting.
2025 Midstream Hedge Program
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
First half of
2025
Global Exports volumes hedged (%) (1)
81
94
87
Average propane/butane FEI to North America average hedge (US$/Bbl) (2)
18.33
18.90
18.61
Fractionation volume hedged (%) (3)
72
80
76
Frac spread hedge rate (US$/Bbl) (3)
27.63
26.57
27.10
(1)
Approximate expected volume hedged. Includes contracted tolling volumes and financial hedges. Based on AltaGas' internally assumed export volumes.
AltaGas is hedged at a higher percentage for firmly committed volumes.
(2)
Approximate average for the period. Does not include tolling volumes. Does not include physical differential to FSK for C3 volumes. Butane is hedged as a
percentage of WTI.
(3)
Approximate average for the period.
Corporate/Other
The Corporate/Other segment reported normalized EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $2 million, compared
to $9 million in the same quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to lower contributions from Blythe where
CAISO transmission outages reduced merchant energy generation. Loss before income taxes in the Corporate/
Other segment was $136 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $125 million in the same quarter of
2023.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
5
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Normalized EBITDA (1)
$
520 $
502 $
1,769 $
1,575
Add (deduct):
Depreciation and amortization
(123)
(110)
(475)
(441)
Interest expense
(128)
(101)
(455)
(394)
Normalized income tax expense (1)
(33)
(60)
(160)
(153)
Preferred share dividends
(5)
(7)
(18)
(27)
Other (2)
(4)
(10)
(13)
(24)
Normalized net income (1)
$
227 $
214 $
648 $
536
Net income applicable to common shares
$
203 $
113 $
578 $
641
Normalized funds from operations (1)
$
397 $
376 $
1,192 $
1,128
($ per share except shares outstanding)
Shares outstanding - basic (millions)
During the period (3)
298
283
297
282
End of period
298
295
298
295
Normalized net income - basic (1)
0.76
0.76
2.18
1.90
Normalized net income - diluted (1)
0.76
0.75
2.17
1.89
Net income per common share - basic
0.68
0.40
1.95
2.27
Net income per common share - diluted
0.68
0.40
1.94
2.26
1.
Non-GAAP financial measure; see discussion in Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this news release.
2.
"Other" includes accretion expense, net income applicable to non-controlling interests, foreign exchange gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange
losses on intercompany balances.
3.
Weighted average.
Normalized EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $520 million, compared to $502 million for the same quarter
of 2023. The largest factors contributing to the year-over-year increase are described in the Business Performance
sections above.
Normalized net income was $227 million or $0.76 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $214
million or $0.76 per share reported for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to lower normalized
income tax expense and the same previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, partially offset by
higher interest expense and higher depreciation and amortization expense. Please refer to the Non-GAAP
Financial Measures section of the Press Release and MD&A for further details on normalization adjustments.
Income before income taxes was $231 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $161 million for the same
quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to lower unrealized losses on risk management contracts, the same
previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, foreign exchange gains compared to foreign
exchange losses in the same quarter of 2023, and lower transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions.
This was partially offset by higher interest expense, provisions on assets in the fourth quarter of 2024 related to
EEEP and certain non-operational equipment in the Corporate/Other segment, higher depreciation and
amortization expense, and higher transition and restructuring costs.
Net income applicable to common shares was $203 million or $0.68 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024,
compared to $113 million or $0.40 per share for the same quarter of 2023.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
6
Normalized FFO was $397 million or $1.33 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $376 million or
$1.33 per share for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously referenced
factors impacting normalized EBITDA, higher foreign exchange gains, higher distributions from equity investments,
and lower normalized current income tax expense, partially offset by higher interest expense and the impact of
non-cash items included in normalized EBITDA.
Cash from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $508 million or $1.70 per share, compared to $154 million
or $0.54 per share for the same quarter of 2023. Please refer to the Three months ended December 31 section of
the MD&A for further details on the variance in cash from operations.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $123 million, compared to $110 million
for the same quarter of 2023.
Interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $128 million, compared to $101 million for the same quarter of
2023. The increase was driven by the issuance of additional subordinated hybrid notes in the third quarter of 2024
as well as the fourth quarter of 2023, higher average interest rates, and a higher average Canadian/U.S. dollar
exchange rate. This was partially offset by higher capitalized interest and a decrease in average debt balances.
Interest expense recorded on subordinated hybrid notes for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $34 million, compared
to $11 million for the same quarter of 2023.
Income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $22 million, compared to $33 million in the same quarter in
2023.
FORWARD FOCUS, GUIDANCE AND FUNDING
AltaGas continues to focus on executing its corporate strategy of building a diversified platform that operates long-
life energy infrastructure assets that connect customers and markets and are positioned to provide resilient and
growing value for the Company’s stakeholders.
AltaGas expects to achieve guidance ranges that were previously disclosed in December 2024, including:
•
2025 Normalized EPS guidance of $2.10 - $2.30 per share, compared to actual normalized EPS of $2.18
and GAAP EPS of $1.95 in 2024; and
•
2025 Normalized EBITDA guidance of $1,775 million - $1,875 million, compared to actual normalized
EBITDA of $1.77 billion and income before taxes of $746 million in 2024.
AltaGas is focused on delivering resilient and growing normalized EBITDA and normalized EPS while achieving its
target leverage ratios. This strategy is designed to support steady dividend growth and provide the opportunity for
ongoing capital appreciation for long-term shareholders.
AltaGas is maintaining a disciplined 2025 capital program of approximately $1.4 billion, excluding asset retirement
obligations (“ARO”). The Company is allocating approximately 51 percent of AltaGas’ consolidated 2025 capital to
its Utilities business, approximately 45 percent to the Midstream business and the balance to the Corporate/Other
segment.
The Company will fund 2025 capital requirements through a combination of internally generated cash flows, the
investment capacity associated with stronger normalized EBITDA across the enterprise, and ongoing capital
recycling with the planned divestiture of the Company’s interest in MVP. Additional asset sales will be considered
on an opportunistic basis, with any potential proceeds to be used to strengthen the balance sheet and increase
financial flexibility.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
7
QUARTERLY COMMON SHARE DIVIDEND AND PREFERRED SHARE DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors approved the following schedule of Dividends:
Type
Dividend
(per share)
Period
Payment Date
Record
Common Shares1
$0.315
n.a.
31-Mar-25
17-Mar-25
Series A Preferred Shares
$0.19125
31-Dec-24 to
30-Mar-25
31-Mar-25
17-Mar-25
Series B Preferred Shares
$0.37855
31-Dec-24 to
30-Mar-25
31-Mar-25
17-Mar-25
Series G Preferred Shares
$0.376063
31-Dec-24 to
30-Mar-25
31-Mar-25
17-Mar-25
1.
Dividends on common shares and preferred shares are eligible dividends for Canadian income tax purposes.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS
AltaGas will hold a conference call today, March 7, at 9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET) to discuss Fourth quarter and full
year 2024 results and other corporate developments.
Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET)
Dial-in: +1 437 900 0527 or toll free at +1 888 510 2154
Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/L5da3EBqGmN
Shortly after the conclusion of the call a replay will be made available on the Company’s website or by dialing
+1 289 819 1450 or toll free +1 888 660 6345. The passcode is 43576#. The replay will expire at 9:59 p.m. MT
(11:59 p.m. ET) on March 14, 2025.
AltaGas’ Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes for the fourth quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2024, as well as its related Management’s Discussion and Analysis, are now available online at
www.altagas.ca. All documents will be filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and will be posted
under AltaGas’ SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
This news release contains references to certain financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning
prescribed by US GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. The non-
GAAP measures and their reconciliation to US GAAP financial measures are shown below and within AltaGas’
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2024. These non-
GAAP measures provide additional information that management believes is meaningful regarding AltaGas'
operational performance, liquidity and capacity to fund dividends, capital expenditures, and other investing
activities. Readers are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures should not be construed as alternatives to other
measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with US GAAP.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
8
Normalized EBITDA
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income before income taxes (GAAP financial measure)
$
231 $
161 $
746 $
912
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
123
110
475
441
Interest expense
128
101
455
394
EBITDA
$
482 $
372 $ 1,676 $
1,747
Add (deduct):
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
6
11
36
Unrealized losses on risk management contracts (2)
2
94
12
70
Gains on sale of assets (3)
—
—
(12)
(319)
Transition and restructuring costs (4)
21
15
70
22
Wind-up of pension plan (5)
—
—
—
2
Provisions on assets
20
—
20
—
Accretion expenses
1
3
5
11
Foreign exchange losses (gains) (6)
(8)
12
(13)
6
Normalized EBITDA
$
520 $
502 $ 1,769 $
1,575
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. These costs are included in the "cost
of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs include expenses, such as legal fees,
which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
Included in the "revenue", “cost of sales”, and "foreign exchange gains (losses)" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Please refer to Note 22
of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding AltaGas' risk management activities.
(3)
Included in the "other income" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(4)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). These costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5)
Relates to the completion of the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan in the second quarter of 2023. The associated costs are included in the
"other income" line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6)
Excludes unrealized losses (gains) on foreign exchange forward contracts that have been entered into for the purpose of cash management. These losses
(gains) are included above in the line "unrealized losses on risk management contracts".
EBITDA is a measure of AltaGas' operating profitability prior to how business activities are financed, assets are
amortized, or earnings are taxed. EBITDA is calculated from the Consolidated Statements of Income using income
before income taxes adjusted for pre-tax depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.
AltaGas presents normalized EBITDA as a supplemental measure. Normalized EBITDA is used by Management to
enhance the understanding of AltaGas' earnings over periods, as well as for budgeting and compensation related
purposes. The metric is frequently used by analysts and investors in the evaluation of entities within the industry as
it excludes items that can vary substantially between entities depending on the accounting policies chosen, the
book value of assets, and the capital structure.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
9
Normalized Net Income
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income applicable to common shares (GAAP financial measure)
$
203 $
113 $
578 $
641
Add (deduct) after-tax:
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
5
9
27
Unrealized losses on risk management contracts (2)
3
74
10
54
Gains on sale of assets (3)
(3)
—
(9)
(217)
Transition and restructuring costs (4)
15
11
52
17
Loss on redemption of preferred shares (5)
—
5
—
5
Wind-up of pension plan (6)
—
—
—
2
Provisions on assets
15
—
15
—
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on intercompany
balances (7)
(8)
6
(7)
7
Normalized net income
$
227 $
214 $
648 $
536
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. The pre-tax costs are included in the
"cost of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs include expenses, such as legal fees,
which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
The pre-tax amounts are included in the "revenue", “cost of sales”, and "foreign exchange gains (losses) line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Please refer to Note 22 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding AltaGas' risk management activities.
(3)
The pre-tax amounts are included in the "other income" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(4)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). The pre-tax costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5)
Comprised of the loss on the redemption of Series E Preferred Shares on December 31, 2023. The loss is recorded on the "loss of redemption of preferred
shares" line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6)
Relates to the completion of the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan in the second quarter of 2023. The associated costs are included in the
"other income" line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(7)
Relates to unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable balances between a U.S. subsidiary and a
Canadian entity, where the impact to the U.S. subsidiary is recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income as a gain (loss) on foreign currency
translation, and the impact to the Canadian entity is recorded through the "foreign exchange gains (losses)" line item on the Consolidated Statements of
Income.
Normalized net income and normalized net income per share are used by Management to enhance the
comparability of AltaGas’ earnings, as it reflects the underlying performance of AltaGas’ business activities.
Normalized EPS is calculated as normalized net income divided by the average number of shares outstanding
during the period.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
10
Normalized Funds From Operations
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash from operations (GAAP financial measure)
$
508 $
154 $
1,538 $
1,121
Add (deduct):
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
(129)
198
(430)
(100)
Asset retirement obligations settled
2
3
3
15
Funds from operations
$
381 $
355 $
1,111 $
1,036
Add (deduct):
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
6
11
36
Current tax expense (recovery) on asset sales (2)
(7)
—
—
34
Transition and restructuring costs (3)
21
15
70
22
Normalized funds from operations
$
397 $
376 $
1,192 $
1,128
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. These costs exclude non-cash
amounts and are included in the "cost of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs
include expenses, such as legal fees, which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
Included in the "current income tax expense" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(3)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). These costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
Normalized funds from operations and funds from operations are used to assist Management and investors in
analyzing the liquidity of the Corporation. Management uses these measures to understand the ability to generate
funds for capital investments, debt repayment, dividend payments, and other investing activities.
Funds from operations and normalized funds from operations as presented should not be viewed as an alternative
to cash from operations or other cash flow measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Invested Capital and Net Invested Capital
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash used in investing activities (GAAP financial measure)
$
402 $
594 $
1,375 $
199
Add (deduct):
Net change in non-cash capital expenditures (1)
40
26
60
3
AFUDC (2)
—
(3)
—
(3)
Contributions from non-controlling interests
(50)
—
(123)
—
Net invested capital
392
617
1,312
199
Business acquisition (3)
—
(327)
—
(327)
Asset dispositions
—
—
2
1,073
Disposal of equity method investments (4)
—
—
14
1
Invested capital (5)
$
392 $
290 $
1,328 $
946
(1)
Comprised of non-cash capital expenditures included in the "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Please
refer to Note 30 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
(2)
AFUDC is the amount that a rate-regulated enterprise is allowed to recover for its cost of financing assets under construction and excludes any AFUDC within
investments accounted for by the equity method. AFUDC is included in the "property, plant and equipment" line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)
Includes only the cash portion of the total consideration paid for the Pipestone Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
(4)
Relates to escrow account proceeds received from AltaGas' previous investment in Meade Pipeline Co. LLC (Meade). Upon close of the sale in 2019, various
escrow accounts were established to provide the purchaser a form of recourse for the settlement of indemnification obligations.
Invested capital is a measure of AltaGas' use of funds for capital expenditure activities. It includes expenditures
relating to property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, capital contributed to long term investments, and
contributions from non-controlling interests. Net invested capital is invested capital presented net of cash paid for
business acquisitions and proceeds from disposals of assets and equity investments in the period. Net invested
capital is calculated based on the investing activities section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
11
adjusted for items such as non-cash capital expenditures, AFUDC, and contributions from non-controlling interests.
Invested capital and net invested capital are used by Management, investors, and analysts to enhance the
understanding of AltaGas' capital expenditures from period to period and provide additional detail on the
Company's use of capital.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REVIEW
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions, except where noted)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
3,259
3,288
12,448
12,997
Normalized EBITDA (1)
520
502
1,769
1,575
Income before income taxes
231
161
746
912
Net income applicable to common shares
203
113
578
641
Normalized net income (1)
227
214
648
536
Total assets
26,092
23,471
26,092
23,471
Total long-term liabilities
13,546
12,195
13,546
12,195
Invested capital (1)
392
290
1,328
946
Cash used in investing activities
402
594
1,375
199
Dividends declared (2)
88
79
353
316
Cash from operations
508
154
1,538
1,121
Normalized funds from operations (1)
397
376
1,192
1,128
Normalized effective income tax rate (%) (1)
12.4
21.1
19.1
20.9
Effective income tax rate (%) (3)
9.5
20.5
18.5
24.5
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ per share, except shares outstanding)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income per common share - basic
0.68
0.40
1.95
2.27
Net income per common share - diluted
0.68
0.40
1.94
2.26
Normalized net income - basic (1)
0.76
0.76
2.18
1.90
Normalized net income - diluted (1)
0.76
0.75
2.17
1.89
Dividends declared (2)
0.30
0.28
1.19
1.12
Cash from operations
1.70
0.54
5.18
3.98
Normalized funds from operations (1)
1.33
1.33
4.01
4.00
Shares outstanding - basic (millions)
During the period (4)
298
283
297
282
End of period
298
295
298
295
(1)
Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio; see discussion in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the MD&A.
(2)
Dividends declared per common share per quarter: $0.28 per share beginning March 2023, increased to $0.2975 per share effective March 2024, and
increased to $0.315 per share effective March 2025.
(3)
The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 is primarily due to the resolution of tax authority audits.
(4)
Weighted average.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
12
ABOUT ALTAGAS
AltaGas is a leading North American infrastructure company that connects customers and markets to affordable
and reliable sources of energy. The Company operates a diversified, lower-risk, high-growth Utilities and Midstream
business that is focused on delivering resilient and durable value for its stakeholders.
For more information visit www.altagas.ca or reach out to one of the following:
Jon Morrison
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Jon.Morrison@altagas.ca
Aaron Swanson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Aaron.Swanson@altagas.ca
Investor Inquiries
1-877-691-7199
investor.relations@altagas.ca
Media Inquiries
1-403-206-2841
media.relations@altagas.ca
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
13
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking information (forward-looking statements). Words such as "may", "can",
"would", "could", "should", "likely”, "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "aim", "seek", "future”, “commit”,
"propose", "contemplate", "estimate", "focus", "strive", "forecast", "expect", "project", "potential”, "target",
“guarantee”, "potential", "objective", "continue", "outlook", "guidance”, “growth”, “long-term”, "vision", "opportunity"
and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance, as they relate to the Company or any
affiliate of the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release
contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things, business objectives, expected growth,
results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Specifically, such
forward-looking statements included in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the
following: the Company’s 2025 guidance including normalized earnings per share of $2.10 to $2.30 and
normalized EBITDA of $1,775 to $1,875 million; the Company's expectation that it will achieve its 2025 guidance
ranges; AltaGas’ key focus areas for 2025 and beyond including asset modernization, safety, reliability and
system betterment in the Utilities segment and the anticipated benefits therefrom; opportunities around data
center developments, timing of potential construction associated with these opportunities and the anticipated
benefits therefrom; the expectation that regulatory approval will be sought for SEMCO’s Keweenaw Connector
Pipeline in 2025 and the anticipated benefits of the project; the expectation that REEF will remain on-budget and
on-time achieving its 2026 in-service date; anticipated benefits of REEF once it is in-service; the expectation that
Pipestone II will remain on-budget and on-time achieving its 2025 in-service date; AltaGas’ commitment to
advancing regulatory and engineering work across a number of Midstream projects and the anticipated benefits
therefrom including extending the growth outlook for AltaGas’ Midstream business; AltaGas’ intention to divest its
10 percent interest MVP and its 5.1 percent interest in Southgate, the intended use of proceeds therefrom and the
anticipated benefits therefrom including accelerating AltaGas’ deleveraging plan; the anticipated issuance by
Washington Gas of US$100 million 4.85 percent private placement notes on April 1 2025 and the anticipated use
of proceeds therefrom; the Company’s five to seven percent CAGR guidance on dividends through 2029; the
belief that the Utilities can be the largest source of energy for households across the jurisdictions where AltaGas
operates; the importance of connecting Canada’s energy products to Asia; the Company actively advancing its
regulatory priorities in the Utilities business; timing of material regulatory filings, proceedings and decisions in the
Utilities business; the Company’s commitment to prioritizing cost management for the benefit of its customers
while maintaining regulatory and capital discipline; AltaGas’ efforts to ensure long-term operating costs are
aligned with existing rate structures and allowed costs in the Utilities business and the anticipated benefits
therefrom; the belief in the importance of market diversification and the long-term advantage of AltaGas’ global
exports platform; the Company’s hedging program and AltaGas’ 2025 Midstream Hedge Program estimates;
AltaGas’ ability to execute on its corporate strategy and the anticipated benefits therefrom; the Company’s focus
on delivering resilient and growing normalized EBITDA and normalized EPS while achieving target leverage ratios;
AltaGas’ commitment to maintaining a disciplined, self-funded 2025 capital program of approximately $1.4 billion,
excluding ARO; the allocation of consolidated 2025 capital to the Company's Utilities, Midstream and Corporate/
Other segments; AltaGas’ plan for funding 2025 capital requirements; consideration of opportunistic asset sales
and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom; and AltaGas’ dividend policy including timing for payment of such
dividends.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results,
events, and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such
statements reflect AltaGas’ current expectations, estimates, and projections based on certain material factors and
assumptions at the time the statement was made. Material assumptions include: AltaGas' effective tax rate, U.S./
Canadian dollar exchange rates; inflation; interest rates, credit ratings, regulatory approvals and policies;
expected commodity supply, demand and pricing; volumes and rates; propane price differentials; degree day
variance from normal; pension discount rate; financing initiatives; the performance of the businesses underlying
each sector; impacts of the hedging program; weather; frac spread; access to capital; future operating and capital
costs; timing and receipt of regulatory approvals; seasonality; planned and unplanned plant outages; timing of in-
service dates of new projects and acquisition and divestiture activities; taxes; operational expenses; returns on
investments; dividend levels; and transaction costs.
AltaGas’ forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause results or
events to differ from current expectations, including, without limitation: health and safety risks; operating risks;
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
14
infrastructure; natural gas supply risks; volume throughput; service interruptions; transportation of petroleum
products; market risk; inflation; general economic conditions including tariffs; internal credit risk; capital market
and liquidity risks; interest rates; foreign exchange risk; debt financing, refinancing, and debt service risk;
counterparty and supplier risk; construction and development; cybersecurity, information, and control systems;
regulatory risks; changes in law; climate-related risks; environmental regulation risks; Indigenous and treaty rights;
litigation; dependence on certain partners; political uncertainty, activism, civil unrest, terrorist attacks and threats,
escalation of military activity and acts of war; risks related to conflict, including the conflicts in Eastern Europe and
the Middle East; decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation costs; reputation risk; weather data; technical
systems and processes incidents; growth strategy risk; failure to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions and
dispositions; underinsured and uninsured losses; impact of competition in AltaGas' businesses; counterparty credit
risk; composition risk; collateral; rep agreements; market value of the Common Shares and other securities;
variability of dividends; potential sales of additional shares; labor relations; key personnel; risk management costs
and limitations; commitments associated with regulatory approvals for the acquisition of WGL; cost of providing
retirement plan benefits; failure of service providers; risks related to pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks;
and the other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Information Form for
the year ended December 31, 2024 (“AIF”) and set out in AltaGas’ other continuous disclosure documents.
Many factors could cause AltaGas' or any particular business segment's actual results, performance or
achievements to vary from those described in this press release, including, without limitation, those listed above
and the assumptions upon which they are based proving incorrect. These factors should not be construed as
exhaustive. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying
forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this news
release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, sought, proposed, estimated, forecasted, expected, projected
or targeted and such forward-looking statements included in this news release, should not be unduly relied upon.
The impact of any one assumption, risk, uncertainty, or other factor on a particular forward-looking statement
cannot be determined with certainty because they are interdependent and AltaGas’ future decisions and actions
will depend on management’s assessment of all information at the relevant time. Such statements speak only as
of the date of this news release. AltaGas does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these
forward-looking statements except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this news
release are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
Financial outlook information contained in this news release about prospective financial performance, financial
position, or cash flows is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed
courses of action, based on AltaGas management's assessment of the relevant information currently available.
Readers are cautioned that such financial outlook information contained in this news release should not be used
for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Additional information relating to AltaGas, including its quarterly and annual MD&A and Consolidated Financial
Statements, AIF, and press releases are available through AltaGas' website at www.altagas.ca or through SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca.
AltaGas Ltd. – Press Release Q4 2024
15
ALTAGAS LTD.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Dated: March 6, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
ALTAGAS BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
2025 OUTLOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
UTILITY ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
MIDSTREAM ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
CORPORATE/OTHER ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTING SEGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
UTILITIES REGULATORY UPDATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
MIDSTREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
CORPORATE/OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
NET INVESTED CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
RISK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
LIQUIDITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
CAPITAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
SHARE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
DIVIDENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE EIGHT MOST RECENT QUARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 1
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") dated March 6, 2025 is provided to enable readers to
assess the results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources of AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas", the "Company" or the
"Corporation") as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto of AltaGas as at and for the year
ended December 31, 2024.
The Consolidated Financial Statements and comparative information have been prepared in accordance with
United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") and in Canadian dollars, unless
otherwise indicated. Throughout this MD&A, references to GAAP refer to U.S. GAAP and dollars refer to Canadian
dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Abbreviations, acronyms and capitalized terms used in this MD&A without express definition shall have the same
meanings given to those terms in the MD&A as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024 or the Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024.
This MD&A contains forward-looking information ("forward-looking statements"). Words such as "may", "can",
"would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "aim", "seek", "propose", "contemplate",
"estimate", "focus", "strive", "forecast", "expect", "project", "target", "potential", "objective", "continue", "outlook",
"vision", "opportunity" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance, as they relate to the
Corporation or any affiliate of the Corporation, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular,
this MD&A contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things, business objectives, expected
growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities, and financial results. Specifically,
such forward-looking statements included in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect
to the following: AltaGas' belief in the role and importance of global resource exports; investment in the Utilities
business, including investment in asset modernization programs and system betterment, being a key focus in
2025 and beyond and the anticipated benefits therefrom; potential opportunities in connection with data centers
and the anticipated benefits therefrom; expected timing of regulatory approval of SEMCO's Keweenaw Connector
Pipeline project and the anticipated benefits therefrom; REEF remaining on schedule and on budget, expected
timing of REEF coming online and the anticipated benefits of REEF; advances on construction of Pipestone II;
Pipestone II remaining on schedule and on budget; expected timing of Pipestone II coming in-service; advances on
regulatory and engineering work on a number of gas, processing, fractionation, storage and export projects and
the anticipated benefits therefrom; the sale of AltaGas’ equity stake in MVP including the timing thereof,
anticipated use of proceeds and benefits therefrom; Washington Gas' anticipated issuance of US$100 million of
private placement notes in April 2025; expected 2025 annual consolidated normalized EBITDA of approximately
$1.775 to $1.875 billion; anticipated 2025 normalized earnings per share of approximately $2.10 to $2.30; the
expectation that the Utilities segment will contribute approximately 55 percent of normalized EBITDA for 2025;
expected growth drivers of normalized EBITDA in the Utilities segment; the expectation that the Midstream
segment will contribute approximately 45 percent of normalized EBITDA for 2025; drivers of expected growth in
the Midstream segment; expected growth drivers of 2025 normalized earnings per share; AltaGas' expectation of
an active 2025 hedging program and anticipated outcomes therefrom; anticipated capital expenditures of
approximately $1.4 billion in 2025; anticipated segment allocation and focus of capital expenditures in 2025; the
expectation that the 2025 committed capital program will be funded through a combination of internally-
generated cash flows, investment capacity associated with stronger normalized EBITDA across the enterprise and
ongoing capital recycling with the planned divestiture of AltaGas’ interest in MVP; the expectation that additional
asset sales will be considered on an opportunistic basis and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom; the
estimated cost, status and expected in-service dates for growth capital projects in the Midstream and Utilities
businesses; AltaGas’ belief that the MVP Southgate project will become operational and its commitment to
supporting the MVP Southgate project; the expectation that AltaGas will grow its existing utility infrastructure and
the anticipated benefits therefrom; AltaGas' pursuit of opportunities and its long-term objectives in the Utilities
segment including, among other things, RNG and lower carbon investments, anticipated rate base growth and
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 2
ensuring energy affordability for its customers; AltaGas' pursuit of opportunities and its long-term objectives in the
Midstream segment including, among other things, expanding and optimizing strategically-located assets and its
global exports platform; expected filing, procedure and decision dates for rate cases in the Utilities business;
timing of material regulatory filings, proceedings and decisions in the Utilities business; Washington Gas' ARP
modernization programs and the expected benefits therefrom; the Company's ability to deliver on its 2025
guidance; the percentage of AltaGas' expected 2025 frac exposed volumes that are hedged; the percentage of
AltaGas' expected 2025 global export volumes that are tolled or financially hedged; estimated impact of changes
in commodity prices, exchange rates, and weather on normalized annual EBITDA; AltaGas' commitment to
maintaining a disciplined, self-funded capital program; AltaGas’ objectives for managing capital and maintaining
its investment grade ratings; anticipated sources of funding for contractual obligations; future legal obligations on
asset retirement; penalties for breaching merger conditions associated with the WGL acquisition; objectives and
expected results from AltaGas' commodity price contract strategies by segment; AltaGas' dividend policy and the
dividend rate for 2025; and the effect of future changes in accounting policies and adoption of new accounting
standards.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results,
events and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such
statements reflect AltaGas’ current expectations, estimates, and projections based on certain material factors and
assumptions at the time the statement was made. Material assumptions include: AltaGas' effective tax rate, U.S./
Canadian dollar exchange rates; inflation; interest rates, credit ratings, regulatory approvals and policies;
expected commodity supply, demand and pricing; volumes and rates; propane price differentials; degree day
variance from normal; pension discount rate; financing initiatives; the performance of the businesses underlying
each sector; impacts of the hedging program; weather; frac spread; access to capital; future operating and capital
costs; timing and receipt of regulatory approvals; seasonality; planned and unplanned plant outages; timing of in-
service dates of new projects and acquisition and divestiture activities; taxes; operational expenses; returns on
investments; dividend levels; and transaction costs.
AltaGas’ forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause results or
events to differ from current expectations, including, without limitation: health and safety risks; operating risks;
infrastructure; natural gas supply risks; volume throughput; service interruptions; transportation of petroleum
products; market risk; inflation; general economic conditions including tariffs; internal credit risk; capital market
and liquidity risks; interest rates; foreign exchange risk; debt financing, refinancing, and debt service risk;
counterparty and supplier risk; construction and development; cybersecurity, information, and control systems;
regulatory risks; changes in law; climate-related risks; environmental regulation risks; Indigenous and treaty rights;
litigation; dependence on certain partners; political uncertainty, activism, civil unrest, terrorist attacks and threats,
escalation of military activity and acts of war; risks related to conflict, including the conflicts in Eastern Europe and
the Middle East; decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation costs; reputation risk; weather data; technical
systems and processes incidents; growth strategy risk; failure to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions and
dispositions; underinsured and uninsured losses; impact of competition in AltaGas' businesses; counterparty credit
risk; composition risk; collateral; rep agreements; market value of the Common Shares and other securities;
variability of dividends; potential sales of additional shares; labor relations; key personnel; risk management costs
and limitations; commitments associated with regulatory approvals for the acquisition of WGL; cost of providing
retirement plan benefits; failure of service providers; risks related to pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks;
and the other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Corporation’s Annual Information Form for
the year ended December 31, 2024 ("AIF") and set out in AltaGas’ other continuous disclosure documents.
Many factors could cause AltaGas' or any particular business segment's actual results, performance or
achievements to vary from those described in this MD&A, including, without limitation, those listed above and the
assumptions upon which they are based proving incorrect. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking
statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this MD&A as intended,
planned, anticipated, believed, sought, proposed, estimated, forecasted, expected, projected or targeted and such
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 3
forward-looking statements included in this MD&A, should not be unduly relied upon. The impact of any one
assumption, risk, uncertainty, or other factor on a particular forward-looking statement cannot be determined with
certainty because they are interdependent and AltaGas’ future decisions and actions will depend on
Management’s assessment of all information at the relevant time. Such statements speak only as of the date of
this MD&A. AltaGas does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking
statements except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are expressly
qualified by these cautionary statements.
Financial outlook information contained in this MD&A about prospective financial performance, financial position,
or cash flows is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses
of action, based on AltaGas Management's assessment of the relevant information currently available. Readers
are cautioned that such financial outlook information contained in this MD&A should not be used for purposes
other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Additional information relating to AltaGas, including its quarterly and annual MD&A and Consolidated Financial
Statements, Annual Information Form, and press releases are available through AltaGas' website at
www.altagas.ca or through SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
ALTAGAS BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND ORGANIZATION
AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that connects customers and markets to
affordable and reliable sources of energy. The Company operates a diversified, lower-risk, high-growth energy
infrastructure business that is focused on delivering resilient and durable value for its stakeholders. AltaGas has
three reporting segments - Utilities, Midstream, and Corporate/Other.
Utilities Segment
AltaGas' Utilities segment owns and operates franchised, cost-of-service, rate-regulated natural gas distribution and
storage utilities that are focused on providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers. AltaGas'
Utilities provided energy to approximately 1.6 million residential and commercial customers in 2024 with an
average rate base of approximately US$5.4 billion.
The Utilities segment includes two utilities that deliver essential energy across four major U.S. jurisdictions:
▪
Washington Gas Light Company ("Washington Gas"), which is the Company’s largest operating utility that
serves approximately 1.2 million customers across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia ("D.C.");
and
▪
SEMCO Energy, Inc. ("SEMCO Energy"), which serves approximately 330,000 customers in Southern
Michigan and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The Utilities segment also includes other storage facilities and contracts for interstate natural gas transportation
and storage services, as well as WGL Energy Services, Inc. ("WGL Energy Services"), an affiliated retail energy
marketing business, which sells natural gas and electricity directly to residential, commercial, and industrial
customers that operates across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and D.C. AltaGas also previously
owned ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and a 65 percent indirect interest in Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska
("CINGSA") and other ancillary operations in Alaska (the "Alaska Utilities"), which were divested to TriSummit
Utilities Inc. on March 1, 2023 (the "Alaska Utilities Disposition").
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 4
Midstream Segment
AltaGas’ Midstream segment is a leading North American platform that connects customers and markets to critical
forms of energy. From wellhead to tidewater, the Company is focused on providing its customers with safe and
reliable service and connectivity across the Midstream value chain that facilitates the best outcomes for their
businesses. This includes global market access for North American Liquified Petroleum Gases ("LPGs"), which
provides North American producers and aggregators with attractive netbacks for propane and butane while
delivering diversity of supply and supporting stronger energy security in Asia to AltaGas' downstream customers.
Throughout AltaGas’ Midstream operations, the Company is playing a vital role within the larger energy ecosystem
that keeps the global economy moving forward in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner.
AltaGas’ Midstream platform is heavily focused on the Montney and Deep Basin resource plays and centers around
global exports, which is where the Company believes the market is headed for Canadian resource development
over the long-term. AltaGas also operates a broader set of midstream infrastructure assets across the Western
Canadian Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB") and select regions in the U.S., which are all focused on connecting
customers and markets in the most efficient manner possible.
There are three core pillars to AltaGas’ Midstream platform that are integral to each other and facilitate the
Company’s wellhead to tidewater and beyond value chain. These include:
▪
Global Exports, which includes AltaGas’ two operational LPG export terminals where the Company has
nameplate capacity to export up to 150,000 Bbl/d of propane and butane to key markets in Asia;
▪
Natural Gas Gathering, Processing and Extraction, which includes 1.2 Bcf/d of extraction processing
capacity and approximately 1.2 Bcf/d of raw field gas processing capacity, which is heavily focused on the
Montney and Deep Basin; and
▪
Fractionation and Liquids Handling, which includes 70 MBbl/d of fractionation capacity and a sizable
liquids handling footprint.
The Midstream segment also consists of natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGLs") marketing businesses,
domestic logistics, trucking and rail terminals, liquids storage with approximately 3.2 million barrels of capacity
through a network of underground salt caverns through the Company’s Strathcona Storage JV with ATCO Energy
Solutions Ltd., 15 Bcf of natural gas storage through the Dimsdale natural gas storage facility ("Dimsdale") which
was acquired as part of AltaGas' acquisition of natural gas processing and storage infrastructure assets in the
Pipestone area of the Alberta Montney (the "Pipestone Acquisition" or "Pipestone Assets") in December 2023, as
well as AltaGas’ 10 percent equity interest in the Mountain Valley Pipeline ("MVP"), which is a 2.0 Bcf/d
transportation pipeline that transports natural gas from the Marcellus across Virginia and West Virginia to key
downstream demand markets.
Corporate/Other Segment
AltaGas’ Corporate/Other segment consists of the Company’s corporate activities and a small portfolio of gas-fired
power generation and distribution assets capable of generating 508 MW of power, primarily in California.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 5
HIGHLIGHTS
(Normalized EBITDA, normalized funds from operations, and normalized net income are non-GAAP financial measures. Normalized funds from operations per share
and normalized net income per share are non-GAAP ratios. Please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this MD&A.)
▪
Normalized earnings per share ("EPS") was $0.76 in the fourth quarter of 2024 consistent with the same
quarter of 2023, and $2.18 for the full year of 2024 compared to $1.90 for the same period in 2023, while
GAAP EPS was $0.68 in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $0.40 in the same quarter of 2023 and
$1.95 for the full year of 2024 compared to $2.27 for the same period in 2023. Full year normalized EPS
was above the midpoint of AltaGas' 2024 guidance range, driven by strong performance across the
enterprise.
▪
Normalized EBITDA was $520 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $502 million in the same
quarter of 2023, and $1,769 million for the full year of 2024 compared to $1,575 million for the same period
in 2023, while income before income taxes was $231 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to
$161 million in the same quarter of 2023 and $746 million for the full year of 2024 compared to $912 million
for the same period in 2023. Full year normalized EBITDA was at the top-end of AltaGas' 2024 guidance
range, driven by strong business performance, including: the partial settlement of Washington Gas' post-
retirement benefit pension plan in the third quarter, record LPG export volumes, the benefit of continued
Utilities rate base investments, the addition of the Pipestone assets, and enhanced cost management at
the Utilities.
▪
The Utilities segment reported normalized EBITDA of $336 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared
to $311 million in the same quarter of 2023, while income before income taxes was $186 million in the
fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $207 million in the same quarter of 2023. The largest drivers of the
eight percent year-over-year growth in Utilities normalized EBITDA were enhanced cost management,
contribution from investments in rate base, and increased revenue from the 2023 D.C rate case decision.
These factors were partially offset by warm weather in D.C. and Michigan and lower contributions from the
Retail business.
▪
The Midstream segment reported normalized EBITDA of $182 million in the fourth quarter of 2024
consistent with the same quarter of 2023, while income before income taxes was $181 million in the fourth
quarter of 2024 compared to $79 million in the same quarter of 2023. Positive contributions from
increased export volumes and the addition of the Pipestone Assets were offset by lower extraction
volumes due to ethane re-injection, a higher percentage of export volumes under tolling contracts in 2024
relative to 2023, and lower contribution from MVP due to recording equity earnings instead of the
allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") recorded in 2023.
▪
AltaGas continued to heavily invest in its Utilities business in 2024 to add new customers and enhance the
safety and reliability of its system. The Company deployed $722 million of capital to the Utilities in 2024,
with $360 million spent on asset modernization programs and the balance on system betterment and new
meter growth. Asset modernization and system betterment will remain a key focus in 2025 and beyond,
which will allow AltaGas to deliver the lowest cost and most reliable form of residential and commercial
heating in its jurisdictions.
▪
AltaGas continues to work with numerous data center developers in Northern Virginia around building
pipeline interconnects to provide natural gas for onsite power generation for new data centers. Business
development and engineering work on these opportunities is expected to progress through 2025 with
potential construction in 2026 and onwards. AltaGas is pursuing these opportunities on a de-risked basis
through traditional rate regulated investments. These data center opportunities would further increase
AltaGas' strong Utilities growth outlook.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 6
▪
Utilities system expansion opportunities progressed during the fourth quarter of 2024. SEMCO's
Keweenaw Connector Pipeline project continued with key regulatory and engineering work and now
expects to seek regulatory approval in 2025. The project is focused on ensuring long-term reliable gas and
system resiliency for our Michigan customers, offering diversity of supply and more reliable service to
14,000 customers in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
▪
AltaGas advanced a number of key Midstream growth projects in 2024:
•
The Company and Royal Vopak reached a positive final investment decision (“FID”) and commenced
construction on the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (“REEF”). REEF remains on budget and on-
schedule to achieve its 2026 in-service date. With only ten shipping days to strong demand markets in
Northeast Asia, REEF will efficiently deliver Canada's vital energy products to the region and allow
Canadian LPGs access to premium global markets.
•
AltaGas continued to progress construction of the Pipestone II deep cut facility in the Alberta Montney.
The acid gas wells and gas gathering system have been completed, offsite fabrication has been
executed in line with the project delivery schedule, and more than 40 percent of facility construction is
complete. The project is on track to be in-service in 2025. Pipestone II is fully contracted under long-
term take-or-pay agreements with principally all costs incurred or committed under fixed price
contracts.
•
AltaGas continued to advance regulatory and engineering work across a number of gas processing,
fractionation, storage and export projects, based on strong customer demand. These projects would
further extend the growth outlook for AltaGas' Midstream business.
▪
The Company advanced commercial contracting across the Midstream business which further de-risked
cash flows:
•
Executed long-term LPG supply and tolling agreements across the global exports platform during the
fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025 achieving AltaGas' base long-term tolling target for
REEF. This includes Keyera entering a 15-year contract for 12,500 Bbls/d of LPGs at REEF.
•
Entered two agreements that have a high-single digit average contract length with a large investment
grade international energy company in Northeastern B.C. ("NEBC") for a total of 100 Mmcf/d of gas
processing capacity at the Townsend facility, with associated liquids handling and fractionation.
•
Extended the contract term with a large investment grade producer at the Pipestone I facility in the
Alberta Montney for five years, including gas processing, liquids handling and marketing services.
•
Entered an 18-year agreement for approximately 8,000 Bbls/d fractionation capacity at Keyera Fort
Saskatchewan ("KFS"), which provides AltaGas with dedicated frac capacity Pipestone II liquids while
securing take-in-kind rights for LPG volumes and provides access to Keyera's extensive rail, storage,
and logistics network in Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
▪
Since entering service in June 2024, the Mountain Valley Pipeline ("MVP") has been steadily operating
under long-term 20-year contracts with investment grade counterparties. The 2.0 Bcf/d pipeline is
expandable by 475 MMcf/d through additional compression and is extendable into North Carolina through
the Southgate expansion project. The Southgate project filed an application with the U.S. Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission ("FERC") in February to approve its proposed shortened pipeline route. AltaGas
has a ten percent non-operated equity stake in the MVP pipeline and a 5.1 percent interest in Southgate
and is currently evaluating a sale of its interests with proceeds planned to accelerate AltaGas' deleveraging
plan.
▪
AltaGas had two financings in the fourth quarter of 2024, including Washington Gas' execution of a note
purchase agreement on October 1, 2024 to issue US$200 million of private placement notes. Of this,
US$100 million was issued on October 1, 2024 at 5.40 percent with a maturity date of October 1, 2054 and
the remaining US$100 million will be issued on April 1, 2025 at 4.84 percent with a maturity date of April 1,
2035. On November 18, 2024, AltaGas also executed a partial debt extinguishment of medium-term notes
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 7
("MTNs"), resulting in the derecognition of $806 million of previously issued MTNs for total consideration of
$793 million.
▪
On December 3, 2024, AltaGas' Board of Directors approved a six percent increase to its 2025 common
share dividends to $1.26 per common share annually ($0.315 per common share quarterly). This change
will be effective for the dividend that will be paid on March 31, 2025.
▪
AltaGas has had a strong start to the year and is reiterating the Company's 2025 full year guidance,
including normalized EBITDA of $1,775 million to $1,875 million and normalized net income per share of
$2.10 to $2.30.
2025 OUTLOOK
In 2025, AltaGas expects to achieve normalized EBITDA of approximately $1.775 to $1.875 billion, compared to
actual normalized EBITDA of $1.769 billion in 2024, and normalized earnings per share of approximately $2.10 to
$2.30, compared to actual normalized earnings per share of $2.18 and GAAP net income per share of $1.95 in
2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, income before income taxes was $746 million while net income
applicable to common shares was $578 million.
The Utilities segment is expected to contribute approximately 55 percent of normalized EBITDA in 2025, with year-
over-year expected growth primarily driven by continued rate base growth through ongoing capital investments in
asset modernization programs on behalf of AltaGas' customers, normal 2025 weather, positive contribution from
new customer growth, stronger performance from WGL's retail marketing business, and increased asset
optimization activities at Washington Gas. The Midstream segment is expected to contribute approximately 45
percent of normalized EBITDA, with year-over-year expected growth driven primarily by strong expected global
export volumes and margins, higher natural gas and NGL marketing margins, and higher utilization at the
Company's Montney facilities, including the Townsend complex, North Pine, and Pipestone I, partially offset by
lower expected equity earnings from MVP, including an assumed divestiture mid-year, and lower co-generation
revenue at the Harmattan gas processing facility and extraction plant ("Harmattan") due to forward power prices.
The variance in expected normalized earnings per share from $2.18 in 2024 to approximately $2.10 to $2.30 in
2025 is anticipated to be primarily due to the same above factors impacting normalized EBITDA, partially offset by
higher depreciation and amortization expense and higher normalized income tax expense.
The forecasted normalized EBITDA and earnings per share include assumptions around the Canadian/U.S. dollar
exchange rate, and the currency hedges that AltaGas currently has in place. Within each segment, the performance
of the underlying businesses has the potential to vary. Any variance from AltaGas’ current assumptions could
impact the forecasted normalized EBITDA and normalized earnings per share. For further discussion of the risks
impacting AltaGas please refer to the Risk Factors section of AltaGas' 2024 Annual Information Form, which is
available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 8
AltaGas continues to focus on de-risking its business and managing direct commodity price exposure to drive
predictable and durable results. While the Company does have exposure, it plans to maintain an active hedging
program that proactively hedges commodity price and spread risk to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in margins
and cash flows. For the first half of 2025, AltaGas has hedged materially all of its expected Baltic freight exposure
through time charters, financial hedges, and tolled volumes, in addition to the hedges in the following table:
2025 Midstream Hedge Program
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
First half
of 2025
Global Exports volumes hedged (%) (1)
81
94
87
Average propane/butane Far East Index ("FEI") to North America hedge
(US$/Bbl) (2) (3)
18.33
18.90
18.61
Fractionation volumes hedged (%) (3)
72
80
76
Frac spread hedge rate (US$/Bbl) (3)
27.63
26.57
27.10
(1)
Approximate expected volumes hedged. Includes contracted tolling volumes and financial hedges. Based on AltaGas' internally assumed export volumes.
AltaGas is hedged at a higher percentage for firmly committed volumes.
(2)
Does not include physical differential to FSK for C3 volumes. Butane is hedged as a percentage of WTI.
(3)
Approximate average for the period.
AltaGas is actively contracting and hedging the balance of 2025 global export volumes, recognizing the NGL re-
contracting season is more dynamic this year given the impact of tariffs on Canadian LPGs entering the U.S.
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
AltaGas’ financial performance is affected by factors such as changes in commodity prices, exchange rates, and
weather. The following table illustrates the approximate effect of these key variables on AltaGas’ expected
normalized annual results for 2025:
Factor
Increase or
decrease
Approximate impact
on normalized annual
results
($ millions)
Degree day variance from normal - Utilities (1) (2)
5 percent
8
Change in Canadian dollar per U.S. dollar exchange rate (3) (4)
0.05
Less than $1 million
Propane and butane FEI to North America spreads (1) (5)
US$1/Bbl
23
(1)
Represents impact on annual normalized EBITDA.
(2)
Degree days – Utilities relate to SEMCO Energy Gas Company ("SEMCO") and D.C. service areas. Degree days are a measure of coldness determined daily as
the numbers of degrees the average temperature during the day in question is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Degree days for a particular period are the
average of degree days during the prior 15 years for SEMCO and during the prior 30 years for Washington Gas.
(3)
Represents impact on annual normalized net income in the Utilities segment.
(4)
The sensitivity is net of hedges on U.S. denominated earnings currently in place. Refer to the Risk Management section of this MD&A for more details.
(5)
The sensitivity is net of hedges currently in place. The impact on normalized EBITDA due to changes in the spread will vary and is being managed through an
active hedging program.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 9
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
AltaGas is maintaining a disciplined capital program and currently expects to deploy the following amount of
invested capital in 2025:
2025
Estimated
2024
Actuals
Invested Capital
$1.4 billion
$1.3 billion
Split by segment:
Utilities
51 %
54 %
Midstream
45 %
41 %
Corporate
4 %
5 %
In 2025, AltaGas’ capital expenditures for the Utilities segment are expected to focus primarily on safety and
reliability programs, including system betterment, asset modernization and pipeline replacement programs, and
new customer additions. In the Midstream segment, capital expenditures are anticipated to primarily relate to new
project development, including REEF and Pipestone Phase II, maintenance and administrative capital, and other
optimization capital for existing assets. The Corporation continues to focus on capital efficient organic growth and
disciplined capital allocation while improving balance sheet strength and flexibility.
AltaGas' 2025 committed capital program is expected to be funded through a combination of internally generated
cash flows, the investment capacity associated with higher normalized EBITDA across the enterprise, and ongoing
capital recycling through the planned divestiture of the Company’s equity interest in MVP. Additional asset sales
will be considered on an opportunistic basis, with any potential proceeds to be used to strengthen the balance
sheet and increase financial flexibility.
Please refer to the Net Invested Capital and Non-GAAP Financial Measures sections of this MD&A for additional
information on the components of AltaGas' invested capital.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 10
Growth Capital Project Updates
The following table summarizes the status of AltaGas’ significant growth projects:
Project
AltaGas'
Ownership
Interest
Estimated
Cost (1)
Project Description and Status
Expected In-
Service Date
Midstream Projects
Pipestone
Phase II
100%
$425 million -
$450 million
Pipestone Phase II is a 100 MMcf/d sour deep-cut natural
gas processing facility with 20,000 Bbls/d of liquids
handling capabilities. The project reached a positive FID
in December 2023 and is 100 percent contracted under
long-term take-or-pay agreements. The project will be
adjacent to Pipestone Phase I, which AltaGas acquired in
December 2023, and is being constructed on a fixed
price turnkey basis for the majority of the capital costs.
Construction is underway and when complete, will
deliver critical gas processing and liquids handling
capacity in the Pipestone region of Alberta, which is one
of
the
fastest
growing
liquids-rich
natural
gas
developments in Canada.
2025 Year-
end
REEF
50%
$675 million
REEF is a large-scale LPG and bulk liquids export
terminal with supporting marine infrastructure that is
under construction on Ridley Island, British Columbia.
The project is being developed by AltaGas and Vopak
Development Canada Holdings Inc. ("Vopak") and is
located adjacent to the partners' existing RIPET facility.
On May 29, 2024, a positive FID for Phase 1 was
announced on the project. AltaGas will hold a 50 percent
working interest in REEF and will be the project operator
with Vopak holding the other 50 percent interest.
Construction of in water works, overburden removal,
rock blasting and early rail offloading foundation works
are all progressing. Phase 1 includes construction of a
new deep water marine jetty with significant capacity for
potential future phases.
2026 Year-
end
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 11
Project
AltaGas'
Ownership
Interest
Estimated
Cost (1)
Project Description and Status
Expected In-
Service Date
Midstream Projects, continued
MVP
Southgate
Project
5%
US$19 million
The MVP Southgate Project is an interstate natural gas
pipeline that will extend MVP from southern Virginia into
central North Carolina. The project is owned by a
consortium with AltaGas owning a 5.1 percent equity
stake. In December 2023, MVP announced it entered
into precedent agreements with two counterparties to
collectively provide 550,000 Dth per day of firm capacity
commitments for 20-year terms with two potential five-
year
extensions.
The
precedent
agreements
contemplate a redesigned project, which would extend
31-miles from the terminus of MVP in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia to planned new delivery points in Rockingham
County, North Carolina using a 30-inch diameter pipe,
substantially fewer water crossings, and would not
require a new compressor station. On February 3, 2025,
MVP filed with the FERC requesting amendment to the
existing
"Certificate
of
Public
Convenience
and
Necessity" for the redesigned MVP Southgate Project.
The redesigned MVP Southgate Project is expected to
cost
approximately
US$370
million,
of
which
approximately US$19 million will be AltaGas' portion. In
the fourth quarter of 2021, AltaGas impaired its equity
investment in the MVP Southgate project to a carrying
value of $nil as a result of legal and regulatory
challenges the project had encountered. AltaGas has a
high degree of confidence in MVP Southgate becoming
operational and remains committed to supporting the
MVP Southgate project and connecting downstream
customers to this critical transportation capacity.
June 2028
with majority
of the spend
expected in
2027.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 12
Project
AltaGas'
Ownership
Interest
Estimated
Cost (1)
Project Description and Status
Expected In-
Service Date
Utilities Projects (2)
Accelerated
Utility Pipe
Replacement
Programs –
Washington
Gas - D.C.
100%
Estimated
US$93 million
for the period
March 2024 to
December
2025. Previous
three years
totaled US$150
million.
The second phase of Washington Gas' ARP in D.C. was
scheduled to end in December 2023. On December 22,
2022, Washington Gas filed an application with the
Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia
("PSC of DC") for PROJECTpipes 3, seeking approval of
approximately US$672 million for the five-year period
from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028. On
November 6, 2023, Washington Gas filed a request to
extend PROJECTpipes 2 through December 31, 2024.
The
PSC
of
DC
has
issued
orders
extending
PROJECTpipes 2 through December 2025 with an
additional approved spending limit of approximately
US$93 million. On June 12, 2024, the PSC of DC issued
an order dismissing Washington Gas' PROJECTpipes 3
application, and concurrently opened a new docket and
directed Washington Gas to file a new and restructured
application that comports with DC’s climate goals. On
September
27,
2024,
Washington
Gas
filed
its
restructured plan, District SAFE, requesting US$215
million for the period from March 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. The procedural schedule in the
District SAFE matter has been extended to allow
additional discovery on Washington Gas’ rebuttal
testimony, and the PSC of DC directed the parties to file
a Joint List of Material Facts in dispute on May 30, 2025.
The PSC of DC will determine if evidentiary hearings are
needed after review of the Joint List of Material facts in
dispute. A final order in the District SAFE case is not
expected until the second half of 2025.
Individual
assets are
placed into
service
throughout
the program
and are
captured in
rate base
through rate
riders.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 13
Project
AltaGas'
Ownership
Interest
Estimated
Cost (1)
Project Description and Status
Expected In-
Service Date
Utilities Projects, continued
Accelerated
Utility Pipe
Replacement
Programs –
Washington
Gas -
Maryland
100%
Estimated
US$330 million
over the five
year period
from January
2024 to
December
2028, plus
additional
expenditures
for subsequent
phases upon
approval.
On December 13, 2023, the Public Service Commission
of Maryland ("PSC of MD") affirmed a public law judge's
proposed order for the third phase of Washington Gas'
ARP ("STRIDE 3") in Maryland, with a total five-year
spending cap of approximately US$330 million.
Individual
assets are
placed into
service
throughout
the program
and are
captured in
rate base
through rate
riders.
Accelerated
Utility Pipe
Replacement
Programs –
Washington
Gas - Virginia
100%
Estimated
US$878 million
over the five
year period
from January
2023 to
December
2027, plus
additional
expenditures
for subsequent
phases upon
approval.
On May 26, 2022, the Commonwealth of Virginia State
Corporation Commission ("SCC of VA") approved
Washington Gas' proposed amendment for the 2023 to
2027 SAVE Plan with a total five-year spending cap of
approximately US$878 million, which may be exceeded
by up to 5 percent.
Individual
assets are
placed into
service
throughout
the program
and are
captured in
rate base
through rate
riders.
Accelerated
Mains
Replacement
and
Infrastructure
Reliability
Improvement
Programs –
SEMCO
ENERGY -
Michigan
100%
Estimated
US$115 million
over five year
period from
2021 to 2025,
as well as
incremental
expenditures of
US$99 million
from 2025 to
2027, plus
additional
expenditures
for subsequent
phases upon
approval.
A MRP was agreed to in SEMCO’s last rate case settled
in December 2019. The five-year MRP program began in
2021 with a total spend of approximately US$60 million.
In addition to the MRP program, SEMCO was granted an
IRIP, which is also a five-year program with a total spend
of approximately US$55 million beginning in 2021. On
April 1, 2024, SEMCO submitted its MRP and IRIP
amendment application, seeking approval from the
Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC") to extend
its MRP and IRIP programs for approximately US$46
million and US$68 million, respectively, for the period
from 2025 to 2027, which includes approximately US$15
million of spend for 2025 approved through the previous
program. The MPSC approved the settlement on
September 26, 2024.
Individual
assets are
placed into
service
throughout
the program
and are
captured in
rate base
through rate
riders.
(1)
These amounts are estimates and are subject to change based on various factors. Where appropriate, the amounts reflect AltaGas’ share of the various
projects.
(2)
The utility accelerated replacement programs are long-term projects with multiple phases for which expenditures are approved by the regulators and managed
in multi-year increments.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 14
UTILITY ASSETS
Description of Assets
AltaGas owns and operates utilities assets that store and deliver natural gas to residential, commercial, and
industrial end-users in Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, and D.C. AltaGas' Utilities provide energy to approximately 1.6
million customers with an average rate base of approximately US$5.4 billion.
The Utilities are underpinned by regulated returns and regulatory regimes that generally provide AltaGas with
stable earnings and cash flows. The Utilities segment enhances the diversification of AltaGas' portfolio of energy
infrastructure assets and strengthens the Corporation’s business profile, thus allowing the Corporation to meet its
objective of operating a diversified lower-risk, high-growth energy infrastructure business that is focused on
delivering resilient and durable value for its stakeholders with long-life assets.
The Utilities segment includes:
▪
Washington Gas, which is a regulated gas utility that operates in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.;
▪
Hampshire Gas, which provides regulated interstate natural gas storage to Washington Gas;
▪
SEMCO, which is a regulated gas utility that operates in Michigan; and
▪
WGL's Retail Marketing business, which is an unregulated energy platform that sells power and natural
gas directly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and D.C.
All of AltaGas' regulated Utilities are allowed the opportunity to earn regulated returns. This return on rate base is
composed of regulator-allowed financing costs and return on equity ("ROE"). If actual costs are different from those
recoverable through approved rates, the utility bears the risk of this difference other than for certain costs that are
subject to deferral treatment.
Earnings in the Utilities segment are seasonal, as revenues are primarily based on the demand for space heating in
the winter months, mainly from November to March. Costs, on the other hand, are generally incurred more
uniformly over the year. This typically results in stronger first and fourth quarters and weaker second and third
quarters. In Michigan and D.C., earnings can be impacted by variations from normal weather resulting in delivered
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 15
gas volumes being different than anticipated. Increases in the number of customers or changes in customer usage
are other factors that might typically affect delivered volumes, and hence actual earned returns for the Utilities
segment. In Virginia and Maryland, Washington Gas has billing mechanisms in place which are designed to
eliminate or mitigate the effects of variance in customer usage caused by weather and other factors such as
conservation.
Washington Gas
Washington Gas is a regulated gas utility that distributes natural gas to end users in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. At
the end of 2024, Washington Gas had approximately 1.2 million customers, of which approximately 94 percent
were residential and the balance were commercial and industrial. The average rate base for the year ended
December 31, 2024 was approximately US$4.4 billion. At the end of 2024, the approved regulated ROE for
Washington Gas in its various jurisdictions ranged from 9.5 - 9.65 percent based on an equity ratio ranging from
52.0 - 52.5 percent.
Washington Gas is regulated by the PSC of DC, the PSC of MD, and the SCC of VA, which approve its terms of
service and the billing rates that it charges to customers. The rates charged to Utilities customers are designed to
recover Washington Gas’ operating expenses and natural gas commodity costs and to provide a return on its
investment in the net assets used in its firm gas sales and delivery service.
Washington Gas utilizes ARP modernization programs across all three of its operating jurisdictions. These programs
are focused on reducing risk and further enhancing the safety and reliability of the networks. Each regulatory
commission with jurisdiction over Washington Gas’ customer rates has ARPs with an associated surcharge
mechanism to recover the cost, including providing a return on those capital investments. In contrast to the
traditional rate-making approach to capital investments, these ARP programs ensure that Washington Gas is
receiving recovery for these investments as the programs are generally executed against over three to five-year
approved increments.
Washington Gas’ customers are eligible to purchase their natural gas from unregulated third-party marketers
through natural gas unbundling. As at December 31, 2024, approximately 12 percent of its customers have chosen
to purchase gas from marketers. This does not negatively impact Washington Gas’ earnings as the Corporation
does not earn a margin on the sale of natural gas to firm customers, rather only from the delivery and distribution of
the gas.
Washington Gas obtains natural gas supplies that originate from multiple regions throughout the United States. At
December 31, 2024, it had service agreements with four pipeline companies that provided firm transportation and
storage services with contract expiration dates ranging from 2025 to 2045. Washington Gas has also contracted
with various interstate pipeline and storage companies to add to its storage and transportation capacity.
Washington Gas, under its asset optimization program, makes use of storage and transportation capacity resources
available, when those assets are not required to serve utility customers. The objective of this program is to derive a
profit from excess storage and transportation capacity that is shared with its utilities customers. These profits are
earned by entering into commodity-related physical and financial contracts with third parties and the profits help
reduce overall utility costs for Washington Gas' customers.
Hampshire Gas
Hampshire owns underground natural gas storage facilities, including pipeline delivery facilities located in and
around Hampshire County, West Virginia, and operates these facilities to serve Washington Gas. Hampshire is
regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). Washington Gas purchases all of the storage
services of Hampshire, and includes the cost of the services in the commodity cost of its regulated energy bills to
customers. Hampshire operates under a “pass-through” cost-of-service based tariff approved by FERC.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 16
SEMCO
SEMCO is a regulated gas utility that distributes natural gas to end users in Michigan's southern half of the Lower
Peninsula and in the central, eastern, and western parts of the state's Upper Peninsula. At the end of 2024, SEMCO
had approximately 325,000 regulated customers, of which approximately 93 percent were residential, and the
balance were commercial and industrial. Additionally, SEMCO serves approximately 5,000 customers through its
non-regulated business. The average 2024 rate base was approximately US$932 million. In 2024, the approved
regulated ROE for SEMCO was 9.87 percent with an approved capital structure based on 45.86 percent equity,
inclusive of the impact of deferred income tax.
SEMCO is regulated by the MPSC. It operates under cost-of-service regulation and utilizes actual results from the
most recently completed fiscal year along with known and measurable changes in its application for new rates.
SEMCO has an Accelerated MRP surcharge to recover a stated amount of accelerated main replacement capital
expenditures in excess of what is authorized in its current base rates. Any MRP revenue associated with unspent
capital will be placed into a regulatory liability account to be addressed in the next general rate base case.
Additionally, SEMCO has an IRIP to improve the reliability of infrastructure. Similar to the MRP, any unspent IRIP
capital is placed into a regulatory liability account to be addressed in the next general rate base case.
Retail Energy Marketing
The U.S. retail gas marketing business sells natural gas directly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers
in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and D.C.
The U.S. retail power marketing business sells power to end users in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
D.C. This area is served by the PJM Interconnection ("PJM"), a regional transmission organization that regulates and
coordinates generation supply and the wholesale delivery of electricity in these states and jurisdictions.
Natural gas and electricity are purchased with the objective of earning a profit through competitively priced sales
contracts with end users. Requirements to serve retail customers is closely matched with commitments for
deliveries, and thus, a secured supply arrangement expiring in March 2026 has been entered into with Shell
Energy North America (US), L.P, which reduces credit requirements.
Capitalize on Opportunities
AltaGas expects to grow its existing utilities through adding new customers from ongoing household and business
formation, extending its network to currently un-serviced regions within its service territory, and through capital
investments to replace aging infrastructure that are focused on long-term safety and reliability, which will
collectively drive rate base growth. AltaGas' utilities have had annual rate base growth averaging approximately 8
percent in U.S. dollars over the past three years, after excluding the impact of asset sales. The growth in rate base
is a result of prudent investments in current areas of operations and the addition of new customers. Customer
growth rates for AltaGas’ utilities are moderate, as is typical with mature utilities, with growth rates generally tied
closely to the economic growth and new household and business formation within its respective franchise regions.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 17
MIDSTREAM ASSETS
Description of Assets
AltaGas’ Midstream business is a fully integrated North American platform that connects customers and markets to
critical forms of energy. From wellhead to tidewater, the Company is focused on providing its customers with safe
and reliable service and connectivity across the Midstream value chain that facilitates the best outcomes for their
businesses. AltaGas is heavily focused on the Montney and Deep Basin resource plays and providing global market
access for North American LPGs, which provides North American producers and aggregators with attractive
netbacks for propane and butane while delivering diversity of supply and supporting stronger energy security in
Asia to AltaGas' downstream customers.
Please see below for a map of AltaGas' Midstream assets. The Midstream segment also includes expansion
projects under development or construction, as discussed under the Growth Capital section of this MD&A.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 18
Global Exports
AltaGas’ global export business provides market connectivity for North American LPGs to reach global downstream
markets, where the strongest pricing is realized. The business owns and operates the following large-scale export
terminals:
Export Facilities
Facility
Location
Equity
Interest (%)
Propane LPG
Storage
Capacity
(Bbls)
Butane
Storage
Capacity
(Bbls)
Nameplate
LPG Export
Capacity
(Bbls/d)
2024 LPG
Export
Throughput
(Bbls/d)
RIPET
Ridley Island, BC
70 %
600,000
—
80,000
76,296
Ferndale
Ferndale, WA
100 %
400,000
400,000
70,000
45,951
REEF - under
construction (1)
Ridley Island, BC
50 %
400,000
200,000
56,000
n/a
Total
1,400,000
600,000
206,000
122,247
(1) Listed storage and export capacity is proposed as REEF is still under construction.
RIPET exclusively exports propane while Ferndale exports propane and butane to key downstream markets. Both
of these facilities are deepwater ports that are capable of loading Very Large Gas Carriers ("VLGCs"), which are the
largest global vessels and provide the strongest economies of scale and are the most efficient, safest, and lowest-
carbon solution to transporting across the Pacific Ocean. VLGCs are also the most in demand vessels from a
destination perspective in key import markets, like Japan, South Korea, and China.
AltaGas is also developing REEF, which is a large-scale LPG and bulk liquids export terminal with supporting marine
infrastructure that is being constructed on Ridley Island in Northwestern B.C., adjacent to the current RIPET
terminal. The project is being developed by AltaGas and Vopak and is proposed to have the capability to export
propane and butane in the first phase of development, with bulk liquids, ethane and other products as potential
next phases of development. Please refer to the Capital Expenditures section of this MD&A for further details on
the status of REEF.
Natural Gas Gathering, Processing and Extraction
Natural gas gathering and processing activities are comprised of gathering systems that move raw natural gas and
NGLs from producing wells to processing facilities, where impurities and certain hydrocarbon components are
removed, and the product moves down the energy value chain. The gas is then compressed to meet downstream
pipelines' operating specifications for transportation to North American natural gas markets. All of AltaGas'
processing facilities are capable of extracting NGLs, which are then converted into usable products. The facilities
provide revenues based on take-or-pay contracts and fee-for-service arrangements with its customers, with the
latter based on volumes processed. A significant portion of AltaGas' Midstream contracts flow the Company's
operating costs through to its end customers and provide a steady rate of return on its infrastructure investments.
AltaGas' significant gas gathering, processing, and extraction facilities are as follows:
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 19
Natural Gas Gathering, Processing, and Extraction Facilities
Facility
Location
Equity
Interest
(%)
Operated /
Non-Operated
Licensed Gas
Processing
Capacity - Net
(Mmcf/d)
2024 Gas
Processing
Throughput -
Net (Mmcf/d)
Townsend
North of Fort St. John, BC
100 %
Operated
550
254
Pipestone Phase I
Grand Prairie, AB
100 %
Operated
110
90
Pipestone Phase II - under
construction (1)
Grand Prairie, AB
100 %
Operated
100
n/a
Gordondale
Bonanza, AB
100 % Non-Operated
150
106
Blair Creek
North of Fort St. John, BC
100 %
Operated
120
46
JEEP
Joffre, AB
100 %
Operated
250
103
EEEP
Edmonton, AB
100 %
Operated
390
155
Empress Pembina ("PEEP")
Empress, AB
11 % Non-Operated
135
132
Harmattan
Sundre, AB
100 %
Operated
490
352
Younger
Taylor, BC
28 % Non-Operated
213
159
Total
2,508
1,397
(1) Listed licensed capacity is proposed as Pipestone Phase II is still under construction.
Construction is underway for Pipestone Phase II, which is an expansion project that will provide an additional 100
MMcf/d of sour deep-cut natural gas processing capacity and an additional 20,000 Bbls/d of liquids handling
capabilities. Please refer to the Capital Expenditures section of this MD&A for further details on the status of
Pipestone Phase II.
In January 2024, AltaGas completed and placed in-service the Harmattan Acid Gas Injection well, which is capable
of capturing up to 60,000 tonnes per year of carbon emissions at the Company’s Harmattan gas plant.
Fractionation and Liquids Handling
AltaGas' fractionation and liquids handling business is highly integrated with its upstream gas gathering,
processing, and extraction business, with the business driven by gas processing volumes, liquids composition, and
NGL extraction volumes from the gas streams. AltaGas' fractionation and liquids handling business is also physically
linked to its global exports business, with LPGs that come from fractionators shipped through its NGL pipelines and
rail network to the Company's global exports terminals.
AltaGas' liquids handling infrastructure consists of NGL pipelines, treating, storage, truck, and rail terminal
infrastructure centered around AltaGas’ key Midstream operating assets at RIPET, Ferndale, Harmattan and, in
Northeast British Columbia ("NEBC"), Townsend and North Pine.
AltaGas’ significant fractionation and liquids handling facilities are as follows:
Fractionation and Liquids Handling Facilities
Facility
Location
Equity Interest (%)
Operated / Non-
Operated
NGL Fractionation
Capacity - Net
(Bbls/d)
2024 NGL
Fractionation
Throughput -
Net (Mmcf/d)
Harmattan
Sundre, AB
100 %
Operated
35,000
18,352
Younger
Taylor, BC
50 %
Non-Operated
9,750
4,717
North Pine
Fort St. John, BC
100 %
Operated
25,000
20,283
Total
69,750
43,352
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 20
Other fractionation and liquids handling infrastructure includes:
▪
A network of NGL pipelines in the NEBC area that connects upstream gas plant producers to the AltaGas
North Pine facility. The NEBC NGL pipelines consist of three liquids egress lines. The third line, which
connects the Townsend facility to the Townsend truck terminal on the Alaska Highway (30 km) and
AltaGas' North Pine facility (70 km), was commissioned in the third quarter of 2020;
▪
NGL and spec propane lines that connect the Townsend complex in the North, to the Aitken Creek
facilities through the 60 km Aitken Connector NGL pipeline, Canadian Natural Resources Limited's Nig
plant through a lateral, and to the Tourmaline Gundy facility in the West through a 15 km spec propane line,
were commissioned in the first half of 2020;
▪
Pipestone Phase I which has 20,000 Bbls/d of liquids handling capacity located in the heart of the Alberta
Montney and Pipestone Phase II when constructed will provide an additional 20,000 Bbls/d of liquids
handling capabilities; and
▪
A rail logistics network consisting of approximately 4,500 rail cars that AltaGas manages to support LPG
and NGL handling.
Terminals and Storage
AltaGas' terminals and storage business provides support to the global exports business by providing the ability to
source, transport, process, store, and deliver products through strategically located fixed assets throughout North
America. In addition, the business provides various storage and handling services to third-party customers through
take-or-pay and fee-for-service agreements, which provide earnings stability through volatile commodity price
environments.
Significant infrastructure includes:
Terminals
Facility
Location
Equity
Interest (%)
Operated /
Non-Operated
Operational
Capacity LPG/
NGL/Crude -
Gross
(Bbls/d)
Storage
Capacity - Gross
(Bbls)
Griffith LPG Terminal (1)
Griffith, IN
100 %
Operated
12,000
700,000
Fort Sask. NGL Terminal (2) Fort Saskatchewan, AB
100 %
Operated
25,000
180,000
Strathcona Storage JV
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
40 % Non-Operated
—
3,215,500
Crude Blending Terminals
Various
100 %
Operated
25,700
20,000
Total
62,700
4,115,500
(1)
Operational capacity can be expandable to 30,000 Bbls/d. Also includes rail siding capacity of up to 220 railcars.
(2)
Includes rail siding capacity of up to 265 railcars.
Natural Gas Storage Facilities
Facility
Location
Equity
Interest (%)
Operated / Non-
Operated
Storage Capacity -
Gross (Bcf)
Sarnia Gas Storage
Sarnia, ON
50 %
Non-Operated
5.9
Dimsdale Natural Gas Storage (1)
Grand Prairie, AB
100 %
Operated
15.0
(1)
Storage capacity can be increased more than four-fold through potential expansion projects.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 21
NGL and Crude Marketing
AltaGas' marketing business is focused on the purchase, sale, exchange, and distribution of NGLs and crude oil,
primarily in proximity to its strategically owned and leased asset base. By leveraging AltaGas' fully integrated
infrastructure base and extensive logistical capabilities, the marketing team is able to source competitively priced
supply at the key hubs and across various hydrocarbon basins in order to capture arbitrage opportunities derived
through regional pricing differentials. Marketing efforts are driven by two primary focuses: 1) domestic NGL and
crude oil wholesale, and 2) LPG waterborne exports. AltaGas supports its distribution efforts by maintaining an
extensive leased rail fleet consisting of approximately 4,500 rail cars in 2024. Leases are on a full-service basis and
are established on a staggered maturity schedule with multiple lessors to ensure railcar integrity and up-to-date
DOT classification. AltaGas also provides energy procurement services for utility gas users and manages the third-
party pipeline transportation requirements for many of its gas marketing customers.
Pipeline Investments
AltaGas has a 10 percent equity interest in MVP, which is a 2.0 Bcf/d interstate natural gas pipeline system that
spans more than 300 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia and is fully subscribed. MVP was
completed and placed into service in June 2024 and saw its 20 year firm service contracts with investment grade
counterparties come into effect July 1, 2024. AltaGas also owns a 5 percent equity stake in the MVP Southgate
Project, which is an interstate natural gas pipeline that will extend MVP from Southern Virginia into central North
Carolina and add an additional 550 MMcf/d of capacity to MVP through low-cost compression. Please refer to the
Capital Expenditures section of the MD&A for further details on the status of MVP Southgate.
Capitalize on Opportunities
To take advantage of opportunities, including the continued natural gas and NGL growth and the increasing Asian
demand for LPGs, AltaGas plans to grow its Midstream business by expanding and optimizing strategically located
assets throughout the Montney and Deep Basin and its global export platform. This includes brownfield and
greenfield assets that will support enhanced market connectivity and the continued development of the vast
reserves in North America.
CORPORATE/OTHER ASSETS
Description of Assets
AltaGas' Corporate/Other segment includes all non-operating activities that support AltaGas and are not specifically
attributable to the Utilities and Midstream segments. It also includes a small portfolio of remaining power assets,
including the Blythe Energy Center, which is a natural gas-fired plant in California with 507 MW of generating
capacity (the "Blythe Energy Center" or "Blythe").
Blythe is a gas-fired power generation asset that serves the transmission grid operated by the California
Independent System Operator ("CAISO") to cover periods of high demand primarily driven by the Los Angeles
region. The facility is directly connected to an El Paso Gas Company natural gas pipeline for its primary gas supply
and a Southern California Gas Company pipeline as a secondary supply source, and interconnects to Southern
California Edison ("SCE") and CAISO via a 67-mile transmission line also owned by Blythe Energy Inc., an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas. In February 2023, AltaGas reached an agreement with SCE for the purchase
of resource adequacy attributes from Blythe for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027.
AltaGas believes this facility is an important asset for California to meet its ongoing power needs and ensuring the
reliability of the power grid during peak demand periods.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 22
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REVIEW
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions, except where noted)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
3,259
3,288
12,448
12,997
Normalized EBITDA (1)
520
502
1,769
1,575
Income before income taxes
231
161
746
912
Net income applicable to common shares
203
113
578
641
Normalized net income (1)
227
214
648
536
Total assets
26,092
23,471
26,092
23,471
Total long-term liabilities
13,546
12,195
13,546
12,195
Invested capital (1)
392
290
1,328
946
Cash used in investing activities
402
594
1,375
199
Dividends declared (2)
88
79
353
316
Cash from operations
508
154
1,538
1,121
Normalized funds from operations (1)
397
376
1,192
1,128
Normalized effective income tax rate (%) (1)
12.4
21.1
19.1
20.9
Effective income tax rate (%) (3)
9.5
20.5
18.5
24.5
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ per share, except shares outstanding)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income per common share - basic
0.68
0.40
1.95
2.27
Net income per common share - diluted
0.68
0.40
1.94
2.26
Normalized net income - basic (1)
0.76
0.76
2.18
1.90
Normalized net income - diluted (1)
0.76
0.75
2.17
1.89
Dividends declared (2)
0.30
0.28
1.19
1.12
Cash from operations
1.70
0.54
5.18
3.98
Normalized funds from operations (1)
1.33
1.33
4.01
4.00
Shares outstanding - basic (millions)
During the period (4)
298
283
297
282
End of period
298
295
298
295
(1)
Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio; see discussion in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this MD&A.
(2)
Dividends declared per common share per quarter: $0.28 per share beginning March 2023, increased to $0.2975 per share effective March 2024, and
increased to $0.315 per share effective March 2025.
(3)
The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 is primarily due to the resolution of tax authority audits.
(4)
Weighted average.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 23
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTING SEGMENT
Normalized EBITDA (1)
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Utilities
$
336 $
311 $
1,012 $
886
Midstream
182
182
785
684
Sub-total: Operating Segments
$
518 $
493 $
1,797 $
1,570
Corporate/Other
2
9
(28)
5
$
520 $
502 $
1,769 $
1,575
(1)
Non-GAAP financial measure; See discussion in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this MD&A.
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Utilities
$
186 $
207 $
627 $
886
Midstream
181
79
646
460
Sub-total: Operating Segments
$
367 $
286 $
1,273 $
1,346
Corporate/Other
(136)
(125)
(527)
(434)
$
231 $
161 $
746 $
912
Revenue
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Utilities
$
1,203 $
1,288 $
4,444 $
4,827
Midstream
2,036
1,971
7,918
8,069
Sub-total: Operating Segments
$
3,239 $
3,259 $ 12,362 $
12,896
Corporate/Other
20
29
86
101
$
3,259 $
3,288 $ 12,448 $
12,997
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
Normalized EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $520 million, compared to $502 million for the same quarter
of 2023. The increase was largely driven by strong results from the Utilities segment, as well as strong global
export volumes in the Midstream segment.
In the Utilities segment, normalized EBITDA was mainly impacted by lower operating and administrative expenses
due to ongoing cost controls, higher revenue from ongoing ARP investments, and the impact of the 2022 D.C. rate
case, partially offset by lower contributions from WGL's retail marketing business, which had experienced outsized
contribution in the fourth quarter of 2023. Please refer to the Utilities Segment section of this MD&A for more
details on the factors impacting Utilities results.
In the Midstream segment, normalized EBITDA was mainly impacted by higher volumes and merchant margins from
the global exports business, offset by lower contributions from the extraction facilities and lower equity earnings at
MVP due to the absence of AFUDC recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023. Please refer to the Midstream Segment
section of this MD&A for more details on the factors impacting Midstream results.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 24
In the Corporate/Other segment, normalized EBITDA was mainly impacted by lower contributions from Blythe.
Please refer to the Corporate/Other Segment section of this MD&A for more details on the factors impacting
Corporate results.
Income before income taxes for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $231 million, compared to $161 million for the same
quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to lower unrealized losses on risk management contracts, the same
previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, foreign exchange gains compared to foreign
exchange losses in the same quarter of 2023, and lower transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions.
These factors were partially offset by higher interest expense, provisions on assets in the fourth quarter of 2024
related to EEEP and certain non-operational equipment in the Corporate/Other segment, higher depreciation and
amortization expense, and higher transition and restructuring costs. Net income applicable to common shares for
the fourth quarter of 2024 was $203 million ($0.68 per share), compared to $113 million ($0.40 per share) for the
same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously referenced factors impacting income
before income taxes, lower income tax expense, the absence of the loss on redemption of preferred shares in the
fourth quarter of 2023, lower preferred share dividends, and lower net income applicable to non-controlling
interests.
Normalized funds from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $397 million ($1.33 per share), compared to
$376 million ($1.33 per share) for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously
referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, foreign exchange gains compared to foreign exchange losses in
the same quarter of 2023, higher distributions from equity investments, and lower normalized current income tax
expense, partially offset by higher interest expense and the impact of non-cash items included in normalized
EBITDA.
Cash from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $508 million ($1.70 per share), compared to $154 million
($0.54 per share) for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to favourable variances in the net
change in operating assets and liabilities, primarily as a result of fluctuations in commodity prices and sales
volumes as well as higher net income after taxes (after adjusting for non-cash items). Please refer to the Liquidity
section of this MD&A for further details on the variance in cash from operations.
Interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $128 million, compared to $101 million for the same quarter of
2023. The increase was mainly due to incremental interest costs due to the issuance of additional subordinated
hybrid notes in the third quarter of 2024 as well as the fourth quarter of 2023, higher average interest rates, and a
higher average Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, partially offset by higher capitalized interest and a decrease in
average debt balances. Interest expense recorded on subordinated hybrid notes for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
$34 million, compared to $11 million for the same quarter of 2023.
AltaGas recorded income tax expense of $22 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $33 million for the
same quarter of 2023. The decrease in income tax expense was mainly due to the resolution of audit matters.
Normalized net income was $227 million ($0.76 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $214 million
($0.76 per share) for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to lower normalized income tax
expense and the same previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, partially offset by higher
interest expense and higher depreciation and amortization expense. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial
Measures section of this MD&A for further details on normalization adjustments.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 25
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
Normalized EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,769 million, compared to $1,575 million in 2023.
The largest positive impact was from the Utilities segment, followed by the Midstream segment.
In the Utilities segment, normalized EBITDA was mainly impacted by the partial settlement of WGL's post-retirement
benefit pension plan, higher revenue from ongoing ARP investments, lower operating and administrative expenses
due to cost controls, and higher contributions from WGL's retail marketing business. These factors were partially
offset by the impact of the Alaska Utilities Disposition in the first quarter of 2023, decreased asset optimization
activities at Washington Gas, and the absence of the gain resulting from the partial debt defeasance associated
with the Alaska Utilities Disposition. Please refer to the Utilities Segment section of this MD&A for more details on
the factors impacting Utilities results.
In the Midstream segment, normalized EBITDA was higher due to stronger volumes and merchant margins from the
global exports business, the addition of the Pipestone Assets, and higher contributions from the fractionation and
liquids handling business, partially offset by a lower impact of the favourable resolution of certain acquisition
related commercial disputes and contingencies in 2024 compared to 2023. Please refer to the Midstream Segment
section of this MD&A for more details on the factors impacting Midstream results.
In the Corporate/Other segment, normalized EBITDA was mainly impacted by higher expenses related to employee
incentive plans as a result of the increasing share price in 2024, as well as lower contributions from Blythe. Please
refer to the Corporate/Other Segment section of this MD&A for more details on the factors impacting Corporate
results.
Income before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $746 million, compared to $912 million in
2023. The decrease was mainly due to lower gains on sale of assets, higher interest expense, higher transition and
restructuring costs, higher depreciation and amortization expense, and the previously mentioned provisions on
assets in the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by the same previously referenced factors impacting normalized
EBITDA, lower unrealized losses on risk management contracts, lower transaction costs related to acquisitions and
dispositions, foreign exchange gains compared to foreign exchange losses in the same period in 2023, and lower
accretion expense. Net income applicable to common shares for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $578
million ($1.95 per share), compared to $641 million ($2.27 per share) in 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the
same previously referenced factors impacting income before income taxes, partially offset by lower income tax
expense, lower preferred share dividends, the absence of the loss on redemption of preferred shares in the fourth
quarter of 2023, and lower net income applicable to non-controlling interests.
Normalized funds from operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,192 million ($4.01 per share),
compared to $1,128 million ($4.00 per share) in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously
referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, foreign exchange gains compared to foreign exchange losses in
the same period in 2023, and higher distributions from equity investments, partially offset by the impact of non-
cash items included in normalized EBITDA, higher interest expense, and higher normalized current income tax
expense.
Cash from operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,538 million ($5.18 per share), compared to
$1,121 million ($3.98 per share) in 2023. The increase was mainly due to a favourable net change in operating
assets and liabilities, primarily as a result of fluctuations in commodity prices and sales volumes as well as higher
net income after taxes (after adjusting for non-cash items). Please refer to the Liquidity section of this MD&A for
further details on the variance in cash from operations.
Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $455 million, compared to $394 million in 2023. The
increase was mainly due to incremental hybrid interest costs due to the issuance of additional subordinated hybrid
notes in the third quarter of 2024 as well as the fourth quarter of 2023, higher average interest rates, an increase in
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 26
average debt balances, and a higher average Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, partially offset by higher
capitalized interest. For the year ended December 31, 2024, AltaGas recorded total interest expense of $75 million
on the subordinated hybrid notes, compared to $37 million in 2023.
AltaGas recorded income tax expense of $138 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $223
million in 2023. The decrease in tax expense was mainly due to lower income before income taxes, resolution of
audit matters, and the absence of the tax impact of the Alaska Utilities Disposition that occurred in the first quarter
of 2023.
Normalized net income was $648 million ($2.18 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to
$536 million ($1.90 per share) in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously referenced factors
impacting normalized EBITDA, lower preferred share dividends, and lower accretion expense, partially offset by
higher interest expense, higher depreciation and amortization expense, and higher normalized income tax
expense. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this MD&A for further details on
normalization adjustments.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A contains references to certain financial measures used by AltaGas that do not have a standardized
meaning prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Readers
are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures should not be construed as alternatives to other measures of
financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to
GAAP financial measures are shown below. These non-GAAP measures provide additional information that
management of AltaGas ("Management") believes is meaningful in describing AltaGas' operational performance,
liquidity and capacity to fund dividends, capital expenditures, and other investing activities. The specific rationale
for, and incremental information associated with, each non-GAAP measure is discussed below.
References to normalized EBITDA, normalized net income, normalized funds from operations, normalized income
tax expense, normalized effective income tax rate, net debt, adjusted net debt, adjusted net debt to normalized
EBITDA, invested capital, and net invested capital throughout this MD&A have the meanings as set out in this
section.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 27
Normalized EBITDA
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income before income taxes (GAAP financial measure)
$
231 $
161 $
746 $
912
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
123
110
475
441
Interest expense
128
101
455
394
EBITDA
$
482 $
372 $ 1,676 $
1,747
Add (deduct):
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
6
11
36
Unrealized losses on risk management contracts (2)
2
94
12
70
Gains on sale of assets (3)
—
—
(12)
(319)
Transition and restructuring costs (4)
21
15
70
22
Wind-up of pension plan (5)
—
—
—
2
Provisions on assets
20
—
20
—
Accretion expenses
1
3
5
11
Foreign exchange losses (gains) (6)
(8)
12
(13)
6
Normalized EBITDA
$
520 $
502 $ 1,769 $
1,575
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. These costs are included in the "cost
of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs include expenses, such as legal fees,
which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
Included in the "revenue", “cost of sales”, and "foreign exchange gains (losses)" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Please refer to Note 22
of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding AltaGas' risk management activities.
(3)
Included in the "other income" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(4)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). These costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5)
Relates to the completion of the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan in the second quarter of 2023. The associated costs are included in the
"other income" line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6)
Excludes unrealized losses (gains) on foreign exchange forward contracts that have been entered into for the purpose of cash management. These losses
(gains) are included above in the line "unrealized losses on risk management contracts".
EBITDA is a measure of AltaGas' operating profitability prior to how business activities are financed, assets are
amortized, or earnings are taxed. EBITDA is calculated from the Consolidated Statements of Income using income
before income taxes adjusted for pre-tax depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.
AltaGas presents normalized EBITDA as a supplemental measure. Normalized EBITDA is used by Management to
enhance the understanding of AltaGas' earnings over periods, as well as for budgeting and compensation related
purposes. The metric is frequently used by analysts and investors in the evaluation of entities within the industry as
it excludes items that can vary substantially between entities depending on the accounting policies chosen, the
book value of assets, and the capital structure.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 28
Normalized Net Income
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income applicable to common shares (GAAP financial measure)
$
203 $
113 $
578 $
641
Add (deduct) after-tax:
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
5
9
27
Unrealized losses on risk management contracts (2)
3
74
10
54
Gains on sale of assets (3)
(3)
—
(9)
(217)
Transition and restructuring costs (4)
15
11
52
17
Loss on redemption of preferred shares (5)
—
5
—
5
Wind-up of pension plan (6)
—
—
—
2
Provisions on assets
15
—
15
—
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on intercompany
balances (7)
(8)
6
(7)
7
Normalized net income
$
227 $
214 $
648 $
536
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. The pre-tax costs are included in the
"cost of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs include expenses, such as legal fees,
which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
The pre-tax amounts are included in the "revenue", “cost of sales”, and "foreign exchange gains (losses)" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Please refer to Note 22 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding AltaGas' risk management activities.
(3)
The pre-tax amounts are included in the "other income" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(4)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). The pre-tax costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5)
Comprised of the loss on the redemption of Series E Preferred Shares on December 31, 2023. The loss is recorded in the "loss of redemption of preferred
shares" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6)
Relates to the completion of the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan in the second quarter of 2023. The associated costs are included in the
"other income" line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(7)
Relates to unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable balances between a U.S. subsidiary and a
Canadian entity, where the impact to the U.S. subsidiary is recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income as a gain (loss) on foreign currency
translation, and the impact to the Canadian entity is recorded through the "foreign exchange gains (losses)" line item on the Consolidated Statements of
Income.
Normalized net income and normalized net income per share are used by Management to enhance the
comparability of AltaGas’ earnings, as these metrics reflect the underlying performance of AltaGas’ business
activities.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 29
Normalized Funds From Operations
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash from operations (GAAP financial measure)
$
508 $
154 $
1,538 $
1,121
Add (deduct):
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
(129)
198
(430)
(100)
Asset retirement obligations settled
2
3
3
15
Funds from operations
$
381 $
355 $
1,111 $
1,036
Add (deduct):
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions (1)
2
6
11
36
Current tax expense (recovery) on asset sales (2)
(7)
—
—
34
Transition and restructuring costs (3)
21
15
70
22
Normalized funds from operations
$
397 $
376 $
1,192 $
1,128
(1)
Comprised of transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of assets and/or equity investments in the period. These costs exclude non-cash
amounts and are included in the "cost of sales" and "operating and administrative" line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Transaction costs
include expenses, such as legal fees, which are directly attributable to the acquisition or disposition.
(2)
Included in the "current income tax expense" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(3)
Comprised of transition and restructuring costs (including CEO transition). These costs are included in the “operating and administrative” line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
Normalized funds from operations and funds from operations are used to assist Management and investors in
analyzing the liquidity of the Corporation. Management uses these measures to understand the ability to generate
funds for capital investments, debt repayment, dividend payments, and other investing activities.
Funds from operations and normalized funds from operations as presented should not be viewed as an alternative
to cash from operations or other cash flow measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Normalized Income Tax Expense
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income tax expense (GAAP financial measure)
$
22 $
33 $
138 $
223
Add (deduct) tax impact of:
Transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions
—
1
2
9
Unrealized losses (gains) on risk management contracts
(1)
20
2
16
Losses (gains) on sale of assets
3
—
(3)
(102)
Transition and restructuring costs
6
4
19
5
Provisions on assets
5
—
5
—
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on intercompany
balances
(2)
2
(3)
2
Normalized income tax expense
$
33 $
60 $
160 $
153
The above table provides a reconciliation of normalized income tax expense from the GAAP financial measure,
income tax expense. The reconciling items are comprised of the income tax impacts of normalizing items present in
the calculation of normalized net income. For more information on the individual normalizing items, please refer to
the normalized net income reconciliation above.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 30
Normalized income tax expense is used by Management to enhance the comparability of the impact of income tax
on AltaGas’ earnings, as it reflects the underlying performance of AltaGas’ business activities, and is presented to
provide this perspective to analysts and investors.
Net Debt, Adjusted Net Debt, and Adjusted Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA
Net debt, adjusted net debt, and adjusted net debt to normalized EBITDA are used by the Corporation to monitor
its capital structure and assess its capital structure relative to earnings. It is also used as a measure of the
Corporation’s overall financial strength and is presented to provide this perspective to analysts and investors. Net
debt is defined as short-term debt, plus current and long-term portions of long-term debt, current and long-term
portions of finance lease liabilities, and subordinated hybrid notes, less cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted net
debt is defined as net debt adjusted for current and long-term portions of finance lease liabilities, subordinated
hybrid notes, and debt associated with acquisitions that occurred in the last half of the fiscal year. Adjusted net
debt to normalized EBITDA is calculated by dividing adjusted net debt as defined above by normalized EBITDA for
the preceding twelve month period.
($ millions, except adjusted net debt to normalized EBITDA)
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Short-term debt
$
10 $
129
Current portion of long-term debt (1)
858
999
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
23
11
Long-term debt (2)
6,992
7,528
Finance lease liabilities
126
120
Subordinated hybrid notes (3)
2,022
742
Total debt
10,031
9,529
Less: cash and cash equivalents
(85)
(95)
Net debt
$
9,946 $
9,434
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
(23)
(11)
Finance lease liabilities
(126)
(120)
Subordinated hybrid notes (3)
(2,022)
(742)
Debt on Pipestone Acquisition
—
(327)
Adjusted net debt
$
7,775 $
8,234
Adjusted net debt to normalized EBITDA (4)
4.4
5.2
(1)
Net of debt issuance costs, unamortized premiums, and unamortized discounts of less than $1 million as at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - less than
$1 million).
(2)
Net of debt issuance costs, unamortized premiums, and unamortized discounts of $29 million as at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $19 million).
(3)
Net of debt issuance costs of $23 million as at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $8 million).
(4)
Calculated as adjusted net debt at the balance sheet date, divided by normalized EBITDA for the preceding twelve month period.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 31
Invested Capital and Net Invested Capital
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash used in investing activities (GAAP financial measure)
$
402 $
594 $
1,375 $
199
Add (deduct):
Net change in non-cash capital expenditures (1)
40
26
60
3
AFUDC (2)
—
(3)
—
(3)
Contributions from non-controlling interests
(50)
—
(123)
—
Net invested capital
$
392 $
617 $
1,312 $
199
Business acquisition (3)
—
(327)
—
(327)
Asset dispositions
—
—
2
1,073
Disposals of equity investments (4)
—
—
14
1
Invested capital
$
392 $
290 $
1,328 $
946
(1)
Comprised of non-cash capital expenditures included in the "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Please
refer to Note 30 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
(2)
AFUDC is the amount that a rate-regulated enterprise is allowed to recover for its cost of financing assets under construction and excludes any AFUDC within
investments accounted for by the equity method. AFUDC is included in the "property, plant and equipment" line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)
Includes only the cash portion of the total consideration paid for the Pipestone Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
(4)
Relates to escrow account proceeds received from AltaGas' previous investment in in Meade Pipeline Co. LLC ("Meade"), which held WGL Midstream's indirect,
non-operating interest in Central Penn pipeline ("Central Penn"). Upon close of the sale in 2019, various escrow accounts were established to provide the
purchaser a form of recourse for the settlement of indemnification obligations.
Invested capital is a measure of AltaGas' use of funds for capital expenditure activities. It includes expenditures
relating to property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, capital contributed to long term investments, and
contributions from non-controlling interests. Net invested capital is invested capital presented net of cash paid for
business acquisitions and proceeds from disposals of assets and equity investments in the period. Net invested
capital is calculated based on the investing activities section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,
adjusted for items such as non-cash capital expenditures, AFUDC, and contributions from non-controlling interests.
Invested capital and net invested capital are used by Management, investors, and analysts to enhance the
understanding of AltaGas' capital expenditures from period to period and provide additional detail on the
Company's use of capital.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 32
Supplemental Calculations
Reconciliation of Normalized EBITDA to Normalized Net Income
The below table provides a supplemental reconciliation of normalized EBITDA to normalized net income. Both of
these non-GAAP measures have been previously reconciled to the relevant GAAP financial measures in the section
above. This supplemental information is provided as additional information to assist analysts and investors in
comparing normalized EBITDA to normalized net income and is not intended as a substitute for the reconciliations
to the nearest comparable GAAP measures. Readers should not place undue reliance on this supplemental
reconciliation.
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Normalized EBITDA (1)
$
520 $
502 $ 1,769 $
1,575
Add (deduct):
Depreciation and amortization
(123)
(110)
(475)
(441)
Interest expense
(128)
(101)
(455)
(394)
Income tax expense
(22)
(33)
(138)
(223)
Normalizing items impacting income taxes (1)
(10)
(27)
(21)
70
Accretion expenses
(1)
(3)
(5)
(11)
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
8
(12)
13
(6)
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) on intercompany
balances
(11)
8
(10)
9
Net income applicable to non-controlling interests
(1)
(3)
(12)
(16)
Preferred share dividends
(5)
(7)
(18)
(27)
Normalized net income (1)
$
227 $
214 $
648 $
536
(1)
Represents the income tax impact related to the normalizing items included in the calculation of normalized EBITDA.
Calculation of Normalized Effective Income Tax Rate
The below table provides a calculation of normalized effective income tax rate from normalized net income and
normalized income tax expense. Both of these non-GAAP measures have been previously reconciled to the
relevant GAAP measures in the section above. This supplemental calculation is provided as additional information
to assist analysts and investors in comparing normalized income tax expense to normalized net income and is not
intended as a substitute for the reconciliations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures. Readers should not
place undue reliance on this supplemental calculation.
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions, except normalized effective income tax rate)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Normalized net income
$
227 $
214 $
648 $
536
Add (deduct):
Normalized income tax expense (1)
33
60
160
153
Net income applicable to non-controlling interests
1
3
12
16
Preferred share dividends
5
7
18
27
Normalized net income before taxes
$
266 $
284 $
838 $
732
Normalized effective income tax rate (%) (2)
12.4
21.1
19.1
20.9
(1)
Calculated in the section above.
(2)
Calculated as normalized income tax expense divided by normalized net income before taxes.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 33
UTILITIES
Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
Natural gas deliveries - end-use (Bcf) (1)
38.3
48.3
115.4
133.5
Natural gas deliveries - transportation (Bcf) (1)
27.6
30.5
106.0
108.0
Service sites (thousands) (2)
1,568
1,560
1,568
1,560
Degree day variance from normal - SEMCO (Michigan) (%) (3)
(13.5)
(9.8)
(16.9)
(10.6)
Degree day variance from normal - Washington Gas (D.C.) (%) (3) (4)
(15.8)
(9.2)
(17.3)
(17.9)
Retail energy marketing - gas sales volumes (Mmcf)
17,191
16,863
58,843
56,438
Retail energy marketing - electricity sales volumes (GWh)
3,851
3,518
15,451
14,339
(1)
Bcf is one billion cubic feet.
(2)
Service sites reflect all of the service sites of the utilities, including transportation and non-regulated business lines.
(3)
A degree day is a measure of coldness determined daily as the number of degrees the average temperature during the day in question is below 65 degrees
Fahrenheit. Degree days for a particular period are determined by adding the degree days incurred during each day of the period. Normal degree days for a
particular period are the average of degree days during the prior 15 years for SEMCO and during the prior 30 years for Washington Gas.
(4)
In certain of Washington Gas’ jurisdictions (Virginia and Maryland) there are billing mechanisms in place that are designed to eliminate the effects of variance in
customer usage caused by weather and other factors such as conservation. In D.C., there is no weather normalization billing mechanism nor does Washington
Gas hedge to offset the effects of weather. As a result, colder or warmer weather will result in variances to financial results.
Regulatory Metrics
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
Approved ROE (%) (1)
9.6
9.6
Approved return on debt (%) (1)
4.4
4.5
Rate base (US$ millions) (2) (3)
5,366
5,100
(1)
Weighted average of all the regulated utilities.
(2)
Rate base is indicative of the earning potential of each utility over time. Approved revenue requirement for each utility is typically based on the rate base as
approved by the regulator for the respective rate application, but may differ from the rate base indicated above.
(3)
2023 rate base excludes ENSTAR and SEMCO Energy’s 65 percent interest in CINGSA, which were sold on March 1, 2023 pursuant to the Alaska Utilities
Disposition.
Three Months Ended December 31
Normalized EBITDA in the Utilities segment was $336 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $311
million for the same quarter of 2023. The increase in normalized EBITDA was mainly due to lower operating and
administrative expenses partially driven by ongoing cost management, higher revenue from ongoing ARP
investments into asset modernization, the positive impact of the 2022 D.C. rate case, the impact of the higher
average Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, inclusive of foreign exchange hedges in place, as well as continued
new customer additions through new meter growth. These factors were partially offset by lower contributions from
WGL's retail marketing business, decreased asset optimization activities at Washington Gas, and warmer weather in
Michigan and D.C.
Income before income taxes in the Utilities segment was $186 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to
$207 million for the same quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to higher unrealized losses on risk
management contracts, higher transition and restructuring costs, and higher depreciation and amortization
expense, partially offset by the same previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 34
Year Ended December 31
Normalized EBITDA in the Utilities segment was $1,012 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to
$886 million in 2023. The increase in normalized EBITDA was mainly due to the partial settlement of WGL's post-
retirement benefit pension plan, higher revenue from ARP spend, lower operating and administrative expenses,
higher contributions from WGL's retail marketing business, the net impacts of the 2022 D.C. and 2023 Maryland
rate cases, the impact of the higher average Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, inclusive of foreign exchange
hedges in place, as well as continued customer growth through new meter connects. These factors were partially
offset by the impact of the Alaska Utilities Disposition in the first quarter of 2023, decreased asset optimization
activities at Washington gas, the absence of the gain resulting from the partial debt defeasance associated with the
Alaska Utilities Disposition, and warmer weather in Michigan.
Income before income taxes in the Utilities segment was $627 million for the year ended December 31, 2024,
compared to $886 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of the gain on the Alaska
Utilities Disposition, higher transition and restructuring costs, unrealized losses on risk management contracts
compared to unrealized gains in the same period in 2023, and higher depreciation and amortization expense,
partially offset by the same previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA and lower transaction costs
related to acquisitions and dispositions.
In 2023, the Utilities segment recognized a pre-tax gain on disposition of assets of approximately $304 million due
to the gain on the Alaska Utilities Disposition.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 35
UTILITIES REGULATORY UPDATES
Washington
Gas -
District of
Columbia
April
2022
US$53 million
increase in
base rates,
including
US$5 million
currently
collected
through the
PROJECTpipes
surcharge.
Therefore, the
incremental
amount of the
base rate
increase
requested was
approximately
US$48 million.
On April 4, 2022, Washington Gas filed an application for
authority to increase charges for gas service in D.C. On
December 22, 2023, the PSC of DC approved a rate
increase of approximately US$25 million, of which
approximately US$5 million was transferred from the
PROJECTpipes surcharge. The new rates went into effect
January 19, 2024.
Final
order
received
on
December
22, 2023.
Washington
Gas -
District of
Columbia
August
2024
US$46 million
increase in
base rates,
including
US$12 million
currently
collected
through the
PROJECTpipes
surcharge.
Therefore, the
incremental
amount of the
base rate
increase
requested was
approximately
US$34 million.
On August 5, 2024, Washington Gas filed an application for
authority to increase existing rates and charges for gas
service in D.C. The requested rates are designed to collect
approximately US$257 million in total revenues, which
represents an increase in Washington Gas' weather-
normalized annual revenues of approximately US$46
million. Of the requested revenue increase, approximately
US$12 million represents costs currently collected through
the PROJECTpipes surcharge and approximately US$34
million represents an incremental increase in new base rate
revenues. On September 25, 2024, Washington Gas and
the parties filed a Joint Proposed Procedural Schedule with
the PSC of DC. The proposed schedule calls for legal briefs
to be filed on June 18, 2025, whereupon the case would be
before the PSC of DC for decision. On October 9, 2024, the
Joint Proposed Procedural Schedule filed by Washington
Gas was approved by the PSC of DC with hearings
scheduled for May 2025. Washington Gas expects to
receive a final order from the PSC of DC in the fourth
quarter of 2025.
Final
order
expected
in the
fourth
quarter of
2025.
Utility/
Jurisdiction
Date
Filed
Request
Status
Expected
Timing of
Decision
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 36
Other Regulatory Updates
Merger Commitments - D.C.
On August 9, 2023, the PSC of DC determined that AltaGas had failed to fulfill Term No. 5 Commitment of the PSC
of DC’s merger approval order related to the June 2018 merger of AltaGas, WGL, and Washington Gas. On
reconsideration, the PSC of DC confirmed, in relevant part, that it had credited AltaGas with causing the
development of 2.4 MW of Tier one renewable resources by the July 6, 2023 deadline, and that the Company had
breached its Term No. 5 Commitment only for the remaining 7.6 MW. As directed by the PSC of DC, AltaGas, the
DCG, and the D.C. Office of People’s Counsel ("DC OPC") conducted negotiations in good faith to reach agreement
on a penalty but were unable to reach agreement. Thereafter, AltaGas confirmed that it will specifically perform its
Term No. 5 obligations by continuing to cause the development of the remaining 7.6 MW of solar renewable
energy. On March 8, 2024, the PSC of DC issued an order to show cause why the penalty amount should not be
the maximum allowed under D.C. Code §34-708 (US$5,000/day). On June 14, 2024, AltaGas and DCG jointly
requested that the PSC of DC allow sixty (60) days for the parties to negotiate a settlement in the form of a consent
decree or, if no agreement is reached, to file a report on the status of the negotiations. AltaGas and DCG have kept
the PSC of DC appraised of the status of the negotiations and, on October 8, 2024, filed a Proposed Consent
Decree for PSC of DC approval. On November 6, 2024, the PSC of DC approved the Consent Decree, without
modification, as complete resolution of the issues in dispute concerning Merger Commitment No. 5. As at
December 31, 2024, AltaGas recorded an accrued liability of approximately US$2.1 million and subsequently paid
the civil penalty on January 5, 2025. In accordance with the terms of the PSC of DC approved Consent Decree,
AltaGas continues to report on its progress that the Company is making in causing the development of the
remaining megawatts of renewable resources in D.C.
Prince William County Biogas Pipeline
On December 4, 2023, Washington Gas filed an application with the SCC of VA seeking approval for a biogas
supply investment plan and rate adjustment clause. Washington Gas seeks approval to purchase, own, operate,
and maintain an eight-mile pipeline, associated interconnection facilities and other necessary equipment to
transport renewable natural gas ("RNG") from a biogas production facility located at the Prince William County
Landfill. Washington Gas also proposes to purchase a portion of the facilities output, a subset of which will be
accompanied by marketable environmental attributes. Washington Gas and Opal Fuels Inc. continue to evaluate
the proposed RNG project.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 37
Climate Regulation
In D.C., DC Law 24-177 requires the Mayor to issue final regulations by December 31, 2026 that requires all new
construction or substantial improvements of commercial buildings (buildings with more than three stories) to be
constructed to a net-zero-energy standard, which is defined to prohibit on-site fuel combustion. On October 17,
2024, Washington Gas, joined by co-plaintiffs, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for D.C. challenging the legality of
D.C. 24-177.
In Montgomery County, Maryland, Bill 13-22 will require regulations that establish all-electric building standards for
all new construction (with limited exceptions) by December 31, 2026. On October 17, 2024, Washington Gas, joined
by co-plaintiffs, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenging the legality of Montgomery
County, Maryland Bill 13-22.
In the State of In the State of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Environment promulgated final “Building
Energy Performance Standards” regulations that will impose carbon dioxide reduction requirements (that will
eventually reach zero) for certain covered buildings, effective December 23, 2024. On January 17, 2025,
Washington Gas and co-plaintiffs filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenging the
legality of the regulations.
MIDSTREAM
Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
LPG export volumes (Bbls/d) (1)
122,233
90,996
122,247
106,071
Total inlet gas processed (Mmcf/d) (1)
1,477
1,312
1,397
1,303
Extracted ethane volumes (Bbls/d) (1)
25,454
23,879
21,629
25,533
Extracted NGL volumes (Bbls/d) (1) (2) (3)
47,745
36,138
47,431
34,369
Fractionation volumes (Bbls/d) (1) (4)
45,398
38,150
43,352
38,745
Frac spread - realized ($/Bbl) (1) (5)
20.99
23.13
24.03
24.15
Frac spread - average spot price ($/Bbl) (1) (6)
26.07
20.55
27.71
22.37
Propane FEI to Mont Belvieu spread (US$/Bbl) (1) (3) (7)
18.85
26.44
18.33
20.68
Butane FEI to Mont Belvieu spread (US$/Bbl) (1) (3) (8)
10.81
27.74
15.62
21.73
(1)
Average for the period.
(2)
NGL volumes refer to propane, butane, and condensate.
(3)
Reflects the revision of stats relating to prior periods in 2024.
(4)
Fractionation volumes include NGL mix volumes processed.
(5)
Realized frac spread or NGL margin, expressed in dollars per barrel of NGL, is derived from sales recorded by the segment during the period for frac spread
exposed volumes plus the settlement value of frac hedges settled in the period less extraction premiums, divided by the total frac exposed volumes produced
during the period.
(6)
Average spot frac spread or NGL margin, expressed in dollars per barrel of NGL, is indicative of the average sales price that AltaGas receives for propane,
butane and condensate less extraction premiums, before accounting for hedges, divided by the respective frac spread exposed volumes for the period.
(7)
Average propane price spread between FEI and Mont Belvieu TET commercial index.
(8)
Average butane price spread between FEI and Mont Belvieu TET commercial index.
Three Months Ended December 31
Normalized EBITDA in the Midstream segment was $182 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, consistent with the
same quarter of 2023. Factors positively impacting normalized EBITDA included the strong performance from the
global exports business as a result of higher volumes and merchant margins as well as contributions from the
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 38
acquired Pipestone assets. These were offset by lower earnings from the extraction facilities primarily due to the
impact of higher re-injection of volumes and lower realized frac spreads, a higher degree of global export tolling,
lower equity earnings at MVP due to the absence of AFUDC recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, and higher
operating and administrative expenses.
Income before income taxes in the Midstream segment was $181 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared
to $79 million for the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to unrealized gains on risk management
contracts compared to unrealized losses in the same quarter of 2023, partially offset by provisions on assets in the
fourth quarter of 2024 and higher depreciation and amortization expense.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Midstream segment recognized a pre-tax provision of $16 million related to EEEP,
due to a decrease in expected future cash flows.
Year Ended December 31
Normalized EBITDA in the Midstream segment was $785 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared
to $684 million in 2023. The increase in normalized EBITDA was mainly due to strong performance from the global
exports business as a result of higher volumes and merchant margins, higher contributions from the fractionation
and liquids handling business, contributions from the Pipestone assets, the gain on settlement of an asset
retirement obligation, and higher equity earnings at MVP due to higher AFUDC recorded and the recognition of
earnings from MVP's operations which commenced in June 2024. These factors were partially offset by a lower
impact of the favourable resolution of certain acquisition related commercial disputes and contingencies in 2024
compared to 2023, lower earnings at the extraction facilities primarily due to higher re-injection of volumes, a
higher degree of tolling in the global exports business, and higher operating and administrative expenses.
Income before income taxes in the Midstream segment was $646 million for the year ended December 31, 2024,
compared to $460 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the same previously referenced factors
impacting normalized EBITDA, unrealized gains on risk management contracts compared to unrealized losses in
the same period of 2023, higher gains on sale of assets, and lower accretion expense, partially offset by higher
depreciation and amortization expense and the previously mentioned provisions on assets in the fourth quarter of
2024.
In 2024, the Midstream segment recognized a pre-tax provision of $16 million related to EEEP. In 2024 and 2023,
the Midstream segment recognized a pre-tax gain on sale of assets of approximately $14 million and $1 million,
respectively, due to the previously mentioned Meade escrow proceeds.
Midstream Hedges
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
Frac spread exposed volumes (Bbls/d)
10,960
10,597
10,150
10,062
NGL volumes hedged (Bbls/d)
7,789
8,000
8,172
7,496
Average price of NGL volumes hedged ($/Bbl) (1)
31
36
35
36
Average FEI to North American NGL price spread for volumes
hedged (US$/Bbl)
16
15
17
14
(1)
Excludes basis differential.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 39
CORPORATE/OTHER
Three Months Ended December 31
In the Corporate/Other segment, normalized EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2 million, compared to $9
million for the same quarter of 2023. The decrease in normalized EBITDA was primarily due to lower contributions
from Blythe.
Loss before income taxes in the Corporate/Other segment was $136 million for the fourth quarter of 2024,
compared to $125 million for the same quarter of 2023. The higher loss was mainly due to higher interest expense,
provisions on assets in the fourth quarter of 2024, and the same previously referenced factors impacting
normalized EBITDA, partially offset by foreign exchange gains compared to foreign exchange losses in the same
quarter of 2023 as well as lower transition and restructuring costs.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Corporate/Other segment recognized a pre-tax provision of $4 million related to
certain co-generation equipment that is no longer operational and is not expected to be recoverable in the future.
Year Ended December 31
In the Corporate/Other segment, normalized EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was a loss of $28
million, compared to normalized EBITDA of $5 million in 2023. The decrease in normalized EBITDA was primarily
due to higher expenses related to employee incentive plans as a result of the increasing share price in 2024 as
well as lower contributions from Blythe.
Loss before income taxes in the Corporate/Other segment was $527 million for the year ended December 31,
2024, compared to $434 million in 2023. The higher loss was mainly due to higher interest expense, the same
previously referenced factors impacting normalized EBITDA, the absence of gains on sale of assets, lower
unrealized gains on risk management contracts, and the previously mentioned provisions on assets in the fourth
quarter of 2024, partially offset by foreign exchange gains compared to foreign exchange losses in same period in
2023 as well as lower transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions.
In 2024, the Corporate/Other segment recognized a pre-tax provision of $4 million related to the previously
mentioned non-operational equipment. In 2023, the Corporate/Other segment recognized a pre-tax gain of
approximately $11 million on the sale of Goleta in 2022 as a result of a payment received in the first quarter of 2023
for the favourable settlement of outstanding contingencies based on contract outcomes.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 40
NET INVESTED CAPITAL
Invested capital and net invested capital are non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial
Measures section of this MD&A for further discussion.
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024
($ millions)
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Invested capital:
Property, plant and equipment
$
178 $
185 $
21 $
384
Intangible assets
—
1
6
7
Long-term investments
—
1
—
1
Invested capital and net invested capital
$
178 $
187 $
27 $
392
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Invested capital:
Property, plant and equipment
$
192 $
89 $
4 $
285
Intangible assets
—
4
1
5
Invested capital
$
192 $
93 $
5 $
290
Acquisitions:
Business acquisition (1)
—
327
—
327
Net invested capital
$
192 $
420 $
5 $
617
(1)
Includes only the cash portion of the total consideration paid for the Pipestone Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas’ invested capital was $392 million, compared to $290 million in the
same quarter of 2023. The increase in invested capital was primarily due to higher additions to property, plant, and
equipment as a result of higher growth capital spend in the Midstream segment, primarily related to Pipestone
Phase II and REEF, as well as higher capital spend in the Corporate/Other segment related to the planned office
relocation, partially offset by lower capital spend in the Utilities segment, primarily due to lower ARP and system
betterment investments at Washington Gas. In the fourth quarter of 2023, business acquisitions related to the cash
paid for the Pipestone Acquisition.
The invested capital in the fourth quarter of 2024 included maintenance capital of $25 million (2023 - $31 million) in
the Midstream segment. The decrease in Midstream maintenance capital in the fourth quarter of 2024 was
primarily due to lower maintenance capital spend at the Younger and Sarnia facilities as well as the absence of a
turnaround at the EEEP facility in the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by higher maintenance spend at the
Harmattan and Pipestone I facilities.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas’ cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of $402 million,
compared to $594 million for the same quarter of 2023. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures and
Liquidity sections of this MD&A for further information on AltaGas' cash flow from investing activities.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 41
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
($ millions)
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Invested capital:
Property, plant and equipment
$
722 $
535 $
58 $
1,315
Intangible assets
—
5
6
11
Long-term investments
—
2
—
2
Invested capital
$
722 $
542 $
64 $
1,328
Disposals:
Asset dispositions
—
(1)
(1)
(2)
Equity method investments
—
(14)
—
(14)
Net invested capital
$
722 $
527 $
63 $
1,312
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Invested capital:
Property, plant and equipment
$
745 $
180 $
8 $
933
Intangible assets
—
8
1
9
Long-term investments
—
4
—
4
Invested capital
$
745 $
192 $
9 $
946
Acquisitions and disposals:
Business acquisition (1)
—
327
—
327
Asset dispositions
(1,059)
(3)
(11)
(1,073)
Dispositions of equity method investments
—
(1)
—
(1)
Net invested capital
$
(314) $
515 $
(2) $
199
(1)
Includes only the cash portion of the total consideration paid for the Pipestone Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, AltaGas’ invested capital was $1,328 million, compared to $946 million
in 2023. The increase in invested capital was primarily due to the higher additions to property, plant, and
equipment as a result of higher growth capital spend in the Midstream segment, primarily related to Pipestone
Phase II and REEF, an increase in planned maintenance capital in the Midstream segment and the Corporate/Other
segment, higher capital spend in the Corporate/Other segment related to the planned office relocation, higher
system betterment spend at Washington Gas, and higher capitalized interest. These factors were partially offset by
lower ARP spend at Washington Gas.
In 2024 and 2023, dispositions of equity method investments primarily related to the cash proceeds received from
an escrow account related to the 2019 disposition of AltaGas' investment in Meade, which held WGL Midstream's
indirect, non-operating interest in Central Penn. In 2023, asset dispositions primarily related to the Alaska Utilities
Disposition and additional proceeds received for the favourable settlement of outstanding contingencies on the
sale of Goleta in the first quarter of 2022. Acquisitions in 2023 related to the previously mentioned cash payment
for the Pipestone Acquisition.
Invested capital for the year ended December 31, 2024 included maintenance capital of $66 million (2023 - $53
million) in the Midstream segment and $32 million (2023 - $4 million) related to Blythe in the Corporate/Other
segment. The increase in maintenance capital for the Midstream segment was primarily related to maintenance at
Harmattan and Pipestone Phase I, partially offset by lower maintenance at the Younger, Sarnia and EEEP facilities.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 42
The increase in maintenance capital for the Corporate/Other segment was primarily due to a planned turnaround at
Blythe.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, AltaGas’ cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of $1,375
million, compared to $199 million in 2023. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Liquidity sections
of this MD&A for further information on AltaGas' cash flow from investing activities.
RISK MANAGEMENT
AltaGas is subject to a variety of risks which could have a material impact on the financial results and operations of
the Company. Shareholders and prospective investors should carefully evaluate risk factors noted by the Company
before investing in the Company’s securities, as each of these risks may negatively affect the trading price of the
Company’s securities, the amount of dividends paid to shareholders and the ability of the Company to fund its debt
obligations, including debt obligations under its outstanding notes and any other debt securities that the Company
may issue from time to time. For discussion of the risks and trends that could materially affect the Company’s
performance please refer to AltaGas' 2024 Annual Information Form, which is available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Risk Management Contracts
AltaGas is exposed to various market risks in the normal course of operations that could impact earnings and cash
flows. AltaGas enters into physical and financial derivative contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in
commodity price, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates, as well as to optimize certain owned and managed
natural gas assets. These contracts do not eliminate AltaGas' exposure to risk associated with fluctuations in
commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, or interest rates. The Board of Directors of AltaGas has established a
risk management policy for the Corporation establishing AltaGas’ risk management control framework. Derivative
instruments are governed under, and subject to, this policy. As at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the
fair values of the Corporation’s derivatives were as follows:
($ millions)
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Natural gas
$
(30) $
(46)
Energy exports
(27)
(4)
NGL frac spread
(4)
1
Power
(63)
(75)
Crude oil and NGLs
(5)
4
Foreign exchange
(93)
19
Net derivative liability
$
(222) $
(101)
AltaGas strives to continuously and systematically de-risk the business in order to drive predictable and durable
returns and maximize long-term value for stakeholders. For Midstream, this includes striving to match financial
hedges with physical volumes, and for Utilities, this includes purchasing physical gas throughout the year to help
shield customers from major cost spikes during peak winter demand. AltaGas may also enter into foreign exchange
forward derivatives and cross-currency swaps to manage the risk associated with variations in foreign exchange
rates.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 43
Commodity Price Contracts
The Corporation executes natural gas, power, LPG, crude oil, ocean freight, and other physical and financial
commodity contracts to serve its customers as well as manage and optimize its asset portfolio. A portion of these
physical contracts are not recorded at fair value because they are either: 1) designated as “normal purchases and
normal sales”; 2) do not qualify as derivative instruments due to the significance of their notional amount relative to
the applicable liquid markets; or 3) are weather derivatives, which are not exchanged or traded and the underlying
variables relate to a climactic, geological, or other physical variable. The fair value of commodity contracts that
qualify as derivatives is calculated using estimated forward prices based on published sources for the relevant
period. For AltaGas’ Midstream segment, changes in the fair value of these derivative contracts are recorded in the
Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which the change occurs. For the Utilities segment, changes in
the fair value of derivative instruments recoverable or refundable to customers are recorded to regulatory assets or
regulatory liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, while changes in the fair value of derivative instruments
not affected by rate regulation are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which the
change occurs.
The Midstream segment also executes fixed-for-floating NGL frac spread swaps to manage exposure to frac
spreads as the financial results of several extraction plants are affected by fluctuations in NGL frac spreads. The
average indicative spot NGL frac spread for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $28/Bbl (2023
– $22/Bbl), inclusive of basis differentials. The average NGL frac spread realized by AltaGas (based on average
spot price and realized hedge price inclusive of basis differentials) for the year ended December 31, 2024 was
approximately $24/Bbl inclusive of basis differentials (2023 - $24/Bbl).
AltaGas continues to focus on de-risking its business and managing direct commodity price exposure to drive
predictable and durable results. While the Company does have exposure, it plans to maintain an active hedging
program that proactively hedges commodity price and spread risk to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in margins
and cash flows. For the first half of 2025, AltaGas has hedged:
•
Approximately 87 percent of its expected global export volumes for the first half of 2025 through a
combination of tolls and financial hedges, with the average FEI to North American financial hedge price of
approximately US$19/Bbl for non-tolled propane and butane volumes.
•
Approximately 76 percent of its expected frac exposed volumes for the first half of 2025 hedged at
approximately US$27/Bbl, prior to transportation costs.
•
Materially all of AltaGas' expected Baltic freight exposure is protected through time charters, financial
hedges, and tolled volumes in the first half of 2025.
AltaGas is actively contracting and hedging the balance of 2025 global export volumes, recognizing the NGL re-
contracting season is more dynamic this year given the impact of tariffs on Canadian LPGs entering the U.S.
AltaGas also uses physical and financial derivatives for the purchase and sale of natural gas in order to optimize
owned storage and transportation capacity as well as manage transportation and storage assets on behalf of third
parties. Washington Gas executes commodity-related physical and financial contracts in the form of forward,
futures, and option contracts as part of an asset optimization program. Under this program, Washington Gas
realizes value from its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources when they are not being
fully used to serve utility customers. To serve retail customers, WGL Energy Services enters into both physical and
financial contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. Beginning in 2023, WGL Energy Services
also began purchasing natural gas indexed to NYMEX Henry Hub to be sold to third party customers. WGL Energy
Services' risk management objective and strategy is to protect earnings against the risk of price fluctuations
associated with forecasted NYMEX Henry Hub purchases through the use of the NYMEX Henry Hub financial
swaps.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 44
Foreign Exchange Contracts
AltaGas is exposed to foreign exchange risk as changes in foreign exchange rates may affect the fair value or
future cash flows of the Corporation’s financial instruments. AltaGas has foreign operations whereby the functional
currency is the U.S. dollar. As a result, the Corporation’s earnings, cash flows, and other comprehensive income are
exposed to fluctuations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates. This risk is partially mitigated to the
extent that AltaGas has U.S. dollar-denominated debt outstanding. AltaGas may designate its external U.S. dollar-
denominated debt or certain U.S. dollar-denominated loans that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction
gain or loss as a net investment hedge of its U.S. subsidiaries. As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas has designated
US$645 million of outstanding loans as a net investment hedge (December 31, 2023 - US$715 million). For the year
ended December 31, 2024, unrealized after-tax losses of $84 million on the net investment hedge were recorded
in OCI (2023 - unrealized after-tax gains of $25 million).
AltaGas may also enter into foreign exchange forward derivatives and cross currency swaps to manage the risk of
fluctuating cash flows and earnings due to variations in foreign exchange rates as well as to benefit from favorable
movements in the rates. All hedges transacted are subject to risk limits and guidelines and are actively monitored
and managed by AltaGas’ risk management team to ensure they align with AltaGas’ overall financial strategy.
In the third quarter of 2024, AltaGas executed cross-currency swaps totaling US$900 million to manage the risk of
fluctuating cash flows and earnings associated with the concurrently issued US$900 million subordinated hybrid
notes as a result of changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates. The cross-currency swaps will
convert the U.S. dollar principal and interest payments of the subordinated hybrid notes into Canadian dollars and
apply an effective annual interest rate of 6.90 percent on the converted Canadian principal amount of
approximately $1.2 billion. AltaGas has designated the cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges. Refer to Note 22
of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
The following foreign exchange forward contracts and cross-currency swaps are outstanding as at December 31,
2024:
Foreign exchange forward contract
Duration
Fair Value
($ millions)
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
Less than 1 year $
(50)
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
More than 1 year $
(27)
Cross-currency swaps
Fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps
10 years $
(16)
The following foreign exchange forward contracts were outstanding as at December 31, 2023:
Foreign exchange forward contract
Duration
Fair Value
($ millions)
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
Less than 1 year $
10
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
More than 1 year $
9
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 45
The following is a summary of gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts recognized in net income:
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Objective of foreign exchange contract
Losses
Gains
Cash management (1)
$
(9) $
—
Income statement risk management (2)
$
(104) $
25
(1)
Recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) under the line item "foreign exchange gains (losses)".
(2)
Recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) under the line item "revenue".
Interest Rate Contracts
AltaGas is exposed to interest rate risk as changes in interest rates may impact future cash flows and the fair value
of its financial instruments. The Corporation manages its interest rate risk by holding a mix of both fixed and floating
interest rate debt. Additionally, AltaGas may use bond forward contracts to hedge its interest rate exposure on
anticipated debt issuances.
From time to time, AltaGas may also concurrently draw on its credit facility in U.S. dollars and enter into cross
currency swaps as previously mentioned, whereby, on final settlement, AltaGas receives U.S. dollars from the
counterparty and pays Canadian dollars to the counterparty.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas entered into a bond forward contract to hedge the interest rate exposure on
the partial debt extinguishment of certain of its medium-term notes ("MTNs"). At transaction close, AltaGas
recognized a hedge loss of approximately $5 million on the bond forward contract, which was included in the net
pre-tax gain of approximately $4 million recorded on the derecognition of the MTNs. Refer to Note 14 of the 2024
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Weather Instruments
WGL Energy Services utilizes heating degree day ("HDD") instruments from time to time to manage weather and
price risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales during the winter heating season. WGL Energy Services
also utilizes cooling degree day ("CDD") instruments and other instruments to manage weather and price risks
related to its electricity sales during the summer cooling season. These instruments cover a portion of estimated
revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in HDDs or CDDs. For the year ended December 31, 2024,
no pre-tax gains or losses (2023 - pre-tax losses of $8 million) were recorded related to HDD and CDD instruments.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 46
The Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
The following table presents the unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments as recorded in the
Corporation’s Consolidated Statements of Income:
Three Months Ended
December 31
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Natural gas
$
13 $
(29) $
32 $
(12)
Energy exports
86
(50)
48
(78)
Crude oil and NGLs
—
(16)
(3)
(5)
NGL frac spread
(2)
1
(5)
4
Power
(7)
(20)
12
2
Foreign exchange
(92)
20
(96)
19
$
(2) $
(94) $
(12) $
(70)
Please refer to Note 22 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding
AltaGas' risk management activities.
LIQUIDITY
As a result of certain commitments made to the PSC of DC, the PSC of MD, and the SCC of VA in respect of the
acquisition of WGL Holdings, Inc. (the "WGL Acquisition"), Washington Gas is subject to certain restrictions when
paying dividends to AltaGas. However, AltaGas does not expect that this will have an impact on AltaGas’ ability to
meet its obligations.
In addition, Wrangler SPE LLC and Washington Gas made certain ring fencing commitments to the PSC of DC, the
PSC of MD, and the SCC of VA with the intention of removing Washington Gas from the bankruptcy estate of
AltaGas and its affiliates, other than Washington Gas and Wrangler SPE LLC (together, the “Ring Fenced Entities”).
Because of these ring fencing measures, none of the assets of the Ring Fenced Entities would be available to
satisfy the debt or contractual obligations of AltaGas or any non-Ring Fenced Entity Affiliate, including any
indebtedness or other contractual obligations of AltaGas, and the Ring Fenced Entities do not bear any liability for
indebtedness or other contractual obligations of any non-Ring Fenced Entity, and vice versa.
Year Ended
December 31
($ millions)
2024
2023
Cash from operations
$
1,538 $
1,121
Investing activities
(1,375)
(199)
Financing activities
(175)
(882)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
(12) $
40
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 47
Cash From Operations
Cash from operations increased by $417 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023,
primarily due to favourable variances in the net change in operating assets and liabilities and higher net income
after taxes (after adjusting for non-cash items). The majority of the variance in net change in operating assets and
liabilities was due to increased cash flows from accounts payable due to fluctuations in commodity prices, higher
cash flows from risk management assets as a result of realized hedge gains, and higher cash flows from regulated
liabilities due to reduced weather impacts at the Utilities. These factors were partially offset by lower cash flows
from inventory and accounts receivable primarily as a result of lower inventory volumes and fluctuations in
commodity prices, respectively.
Working Capital
($ millions, except working capital ratio)
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Current assets
$
2,819 $
3,045
Current liabilities
3,500
3,413
Working capital (deficiency)
$
(681) $
(368)
Working capital ratio (1)
0.81
0.89
(1)
Calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.
The decrease in the working capital ratio was primarily due to decreases in inventory, accounts receivable, and risk
management assets, as well as increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, risk management liabilities,
current portion of operating lease liabilities, and other current liabilities. This was partially offset by decreases in the
current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt, as well as increases in regulatory assets and prepaid
expenses and other current assets. AltaGas’ working capital will fluctuate in the normal course of business.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,375 million, compared to $199
million in 2023. Investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily included expenditures of
approximately $1,389 million for property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, as well as approximately $2
million of net contributions to equity investments, partially offset by proceeds of approximately $14 million and $2
million from the disposition of equity investments and disposition of assets, respectfully. Investing activities for the
year ended December 31, 2023 included proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion from the disposition of assets
primarily related to the Alaska Utilities Disposition and additional proceeds received for the favourable settlement
of outstanding contingencies on the sale of Goleta, partially offset by the expenditures of approximately $943
million for property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, cash payment (net of cash acquired) of
approximately $327 million for the Pipestone Acquisition, and approximately $4 million of net contributions to
equity investments.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $175 million, compared to $882 million
in 2023. Financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 were primarily comprised of repayments of
long-term debt and finance lease liabilities of approximately $1.0 billion, the repurchase of MTNs of approximately
$797 million, net repayments under credit facilities of approximately $702 million, dividends of approximately $371
million, distributions to non-controlling interests of approximately $18 million, and a payment of approximately $9
million related to the settlement of derivative instruments, partially offset by long-term debt issuances (net of debt
issuance costs) of approximately $1.4 billion, issuance of subordinated hybrid notes (net of debt issuance costs) of
approximately $1.2 billion, contributions from non-controlling interests of approximately $123 million, and net
proceeds from common shares issued on the exercise of options granted pursuant to AltaGas' share option plan
("Share Options") of approximately $54 million. Financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 were
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 48
primarily comprised of net repayments under credit facilities of approximately $678 million, repayments of long-
term debt and finance lease liabilities of approximately $338 million, dividends of approximately $343 million,
redemption of preferred shares of $200 million, purchase of marketable securities in connection with debt
defeasance of approximately $193 million, and distributions to non-controlling interests of approximately $18
million, partially offset by long-term debt issuances (net of debt issuance costs) of approximately $673 million,
issuance of subordinated hybrid notes (net of debt issuance costs) of approximately $198 million, and net proceeds
from common shares issued on the exercise of Share Options of approximately $17 million.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
AltaGas' objective for managing capital is to maintain its investment grade credit ratings, ensure adequate liquidity,
optimize the profitability of its existing assets, and grow its energy infrastructure to create long-term value and
enhance returns for its investors. AltaGas' capital structure is comprised of shareholders' equity (including
non-controlling interests), short-term and long-term debt (including the current portion), finance lease liabilities
(including the current portion), and subordinated hybrid notes, less cash and cash equivalents.
The use of debt or equity funding is based on AltaGas’ capital structure, which is determined by considering the
norms and risks associated with operations and cash flow stability and sustainability.
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas’ total debt primarily consisted of outstanding MTNs of $3.7 billion (December 31,
2023 - $3.9 billion), WGL and Washington Gas MTNs and private placement notes of $3.4 billion (December 31,
2023 - $3.0 billion), reflecting fair value adjustments on acquisition, SEMCO First Mortgage Bonds of $427 million
(December 31, 2023 - $393 million), $104 million drawn under the bank credit facilities (December 31, 2023 - $1.0
billion), $2.0 billion of subordinated hybrid notes (December 31, 2023 - $750 million), and commercial paper
outstanding of $263 million for WGL and Washington Gas (December 31, 2023 - $461 million). In addition, AltaGas
had $251 million of letters of credit outstanding (December 31, 2023 - $252 million).
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas’ total market capitalization was approximately $10 billion based on
approximately 298 million common shares outstanding and a closing trading price of $33.48 per common share.
AltaGas' earnings interest coverage for the rolling twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was 2.4 times (twelve
months ended December 31, 2023 – 3.0 times).
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 49
Credit Facilities
($ millions)
Borrowing
capacity
Drawn at
December 31,
2024
Drawn at
December 31,
2023
AltaGas demand credit facilities (1) (2)
$
70 $
— $
—
AltaGas revolving credit facilities (1) (2)
2,300
—
484
AltaGas term credit facility (3)
—
—
450
SEMCO Energy US$150 million credit facilities (1) (2)
216
104
86
WGL US$300 million revolving credit facility (1) (2) (4)
431
109
199
Washington Gas US$450 million revolving credit facility (1) (2) (4)
648
154
261
$
3,665 $
367 $
1,480
(1)
Amount drawn at December 31, 2024 converted at the month-end rate of 1 U.S. dollar = 1.4389 Canadian dollar (December 31, 2023 - 1 U.S. dollar = 1.3226
Canadian dollar).
(2)
All US$ borrowing capacity was converted at the December 31, 2024 Canadian/U.S. dollar month-end exchange rate.
(3)
The term loan was cancelled and repaid in full on June 28, 2024.
(4)
Amounts drawn include commercial paper that is supported by the long term facilities. WGL and Washington Gas have the right to request additional
borrowings of up to US$100 million with the bank’s approval, for a total of US$400 million and US$550 million on their respective facilities.
In addition to the facilities listed above, AltaGas has demand letter of credit facilities of $463 million (December 31,
2023 - $451 million). At December 31, 2024, there were letters of credit for $251 million (December 31, 2023 - $252
million) issued on these facilities and an additional less than $1 million (December 31, 2023 - less than $1 million)
issued on the Company's revolving credit facilities.
WGL and Washington Gas use short-term debt in the form of commercial paper or unsecured short-term bank loans
to fund seasonal cash requirements. Revolving committed credit facilities are maintained in an amount equal to or
greater than the expected maximum commercial paper position.
All of the borrowing facilities have covenants customary for these types of facilities, which must be met at each
quarter end. AltaGas and its subsidiaries have been in compliance with all financial covenants each quarter since
the establishment of the facilities. AltaGas and its subsidiaries are also in compliance with trust indenture
requirements for its MTNs as at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The following table summarizes the Corporation's primary financial covenants as defined by the credit facility
agreements:
Ratios
Debt covenant
requirements
As at December 31, 2024
Bank debt-to-capitalization (1) (2)
not greater than 65%
less than 43%
Bank EBITDA-to-interest expense (1) (2)
not less than 2.5x
greater than 4.0x
Bank debt-to-capitalization (SEMCO) (2) (3)
not greater than 60%
less than 43%
Bank EBITDA-to-interest expense (SEMCO) (2) (3)
not less than 2.25x
greater than 7.9x
Bank debt-to-capitalization (WGL) (2) (4)
not greater than 65%
less than 50%
Bank debt-to-capitalization (Washington Gas) (2) (4)
not greater than 65%
less than 48%
(1)
Calculated in accordance with the Corporation’s $2.3 billion credit facility agreement, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The covenants are
equivalent and applicable to all the Corporation’s committed credit facilities.
(2)
Estimated, subject to final adjustments.
(3)
Bank EBITDA-to-interest expense (SEMCO) and bank debt-to-capitalization (SEMCO) are calculated based on SEMCO’s consolidated financial statements and
are calculated similarly to bank debt-to-capitalization and bank EBITDA-to-interest expense.
(4)
WGL’s bank debt-to-capitalization ratio is calculated based on WGL’s consolidated financial statements.
On March 31, 2023, a short form base shelf prospectus for the issuance of certain types of future public debt and/or
equity issuances was filed to replace the short form base shelf prospectus dated February 22, 2021. This enables
AltaGas to access the Canadian capital markets on a timely basis during the 25-month period that the short form
base shelf prospectus remains effective.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 50
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
December 31, 2024
($ millions)
Total
Less than
1 year
1 - 3
years
4 - 5
years
After 5
years
Short-term debt
$
10 $
10 $
— $
— $
—
Long-term debt (1)
7,802
858
1,334
975
4,635
Subordinated hybrid notes (2)
2,045
—
—
—
2,045
Operating and finance leases (3)
1,301
166
325
261
549
Purchase obligations
17,660
3,427
4,886
2,694
6,653
Capital project commitments
474
474
—
—
—
Pension plan and retiree benefits (4)
3
3
—
—
—
Merger commitments (5)
5
5
—
—
—
Environmental commitments
24
17
3
1
3
Other liabilities (6)
54
54
—
—
—
Total contractual obligations (7)
$ 29,378 $
5,014 $
6,548 $
3,931 $ 13,885
(1)
Excludes deferred financing costs, unamortized premiums and unamortized discounts, and the fair value adjustment on the WGL Acquisition.
(2)
Excludes deferred financing costs.
(3)
Payments are presented on an undiscounted cash basis.
(4)
Assumes only required payments will be made into the pension plans in 2025. Contributions are made in accordance with independent actuarial valuations.
(5)
Represents the estimated future payments of WGL merger commitments that have been accrued but not paid including the civil penalty related to the failure of
the commitment to develop 10 MW of either electric grid energy storage or tier one renewable resources in D.C. As at December 31, 2024, the cumulative
amount of merger commitments that have been expensed but not yet paid is approximately US$3 million. Please refer to Note 28 of the Annual Consolidated
Financial Statements for further details.
(6)
Excludes non-financial liabilities.
(7)
U.S. dollar commitments have been converted to Canadian dollars using the December 31, 2024 exchange rate.
AltaGas expects to fund its obligations through internally-generated cash flow, asset sales, and normal course
borrowings on existing committed credit facilities.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of business, AltaGas transacts with its subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures. Refer to Note
29 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the amounts due to or from related parties on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and the classification of revenue, income, and expenses in the Consolidated
Statements of Income.
Subsidiary Entities
The businesses of AltaGas are operated by the Company and a number of its subsidiaries including, without
limitation, AltaGas Services (U.S.) Inc., AltaGas Utility Holdings (U.S.) Inc., WGL Holdings, Inc., Wrangler 1 LLC,
Wrangler SPE LLC, Washington Gas Resources Corp., WGL Energy Services, Inc, and SEMCO Holding Corporation;
in regard to the Utilities business, Washington Gas Light Company, Hampshire Gas Company, and SEMCO Energy,
Inc.; and in regard to the Midstream business, AltaGas Extraction and Transmission Limited Partnership, AltaGas
Pipeline Partnership, AltaGas Processing Partnership, AltaGas Northwest Processing Limited Partnership,
Harmattan Gas Processing Limited Partnership, Ridley Island LPG Export Limited Partnership, AltaGas LPG Limited
Partnership, Petrogas Energy Corporation ("Petrogas"), and Petrogas, Inc. In the Corporate/Other segment the main
subsidiary is AltaGas Power Holdings (U.S.) Inc. SEMCO Energy, Inc. conducts its Michigan natural gas distribution
business under the name SEMCO Energy Gas Company. Pursuant to an internal reorganization of certain of
AltaGas' subsidiaries effective January 1, 2025, AltaGas Processing Partnership ceased to exist by operation of law
and Petrogas Energy Corp. amalgamated with AltaGas.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 51
SHARE INFORMATION
As at February 28, 2025
Issued and outstanding
Common shares
297,973,242
Preferred Shares
Series A
6,746,679
Series B
1,253,321
Series G
8,000,000
Issued
Share options
2,476,786
Share options exercisable
2,476,786
DIVIDENDS
AltaGas declares and pays a quarterly dividend to its common shareholders. Dividends on preferred shares are
also paid quarterly. Dividends are at the discretion of the Board of Directors and dividend levels are reviewed
periodically, giving consideration to the ongoing sustainable cash flow from operating activities, maintenance and
growth capital expenditures, and debt repayment requirements of AltaGas.
The following table summarizes AltaGas’ dividend declaration history as of December 31, 2024:
Common Share Dividends
Year Ended December 31
($ per common share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
0.297500 $
0.280000
Second quarter
0.297500
0.280000
Third quarter
0.297500
0.280000
Fourth quarter
0.297500
0.280000
Total
$
1.190000 $
1.120000
Series A Preferred Share Dividends
Year Ended December 31
($ per preferred share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
0.191250 $
0.191250
Second quarter
0.191250
0.191250
Third quarter
0.191250
0.191250
Fourth quarter
0.191250
0.191250
Total
$
0.765000 $
0.765000
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 52
Series B Preferred Share Dividends
Year Ended December 31
($ per preferred share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
0.478740 $
0.418750
Second quarter
0.474950
0.450260
Third quarter
0.473320
0.455150
Fourth quarter
0.431410
0.492580
Total
$
1.858420 $
1.816740
Series E Preferred Share Dividends (1)
Year Ended December 31
($ per preferred share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
— $
0.337063
Second quarter
—
0.337063
Third quarter
—
0.337063
Fourth quarter
—
0.337063
Total
$
— $
1.348252
(1) On December 31, 2023, AltaGas redeemed all of its outstanding Series E Preferred Shares.
Series G Preferred Share Dividends
Year Ended December 31
($ per preferred share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
0.265125 $
0.265125
Second quarter
0.265125
0.265125
Third quarter
0.265125
0.265125
Fourth quarter
0.376063
0.265125
Total
$
1.171438 $
1.060500
Series H Preferred Share Dividends
Year ended December 31
($ per preferred share)
2024
2023
First quarter
$
0.503610 $
0.443404
Second quarter
0.499820
0.475190
Third quarter
0.498460
0.480350
Fourth quarter
—
0.517780
Total
$
1.501890 $
1.916724
(1) On September 30, 2024, AltaGas converted all of its outstanding Series H Preferred Shares to Series G Preferred Shares.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 53
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Since a determination of the value of many assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses is dependent upon future
events, the preparation of AltaGas' Consolidated Financial Statements requires the use of estimates and
assumptions that have been made using careful judgment. AltaGas’ significant accounting policies are contained in
the notes to the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of these policies involve critical
accounting estimates as a result of the requirement to make particularly subjective or complex judgments about
matters that are inherently uncertain, and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts could be
reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.
Significant estimates and judgments made by Management in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial
Statements are outlined below:
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
SEMCO and Washington Gas engage in the delivery and sale of natural gas. SEMCO is regulated by the MPSC, and
Washington Gas is regulated by the PSC of DC in the District of Columbia, the PSC of MD in Maryland, and the SCC
of VA in Virginia.
The regulatory agencies exercise statutory authority over matters such as tariffs, rates, construction, operations,
financing, returns and certain contracts with customers. In order to recognize the economic effects of the actions
and decisions of the regulators, the timing of recognition of certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as a
result of regulation may differ from that otherwise expected using U.S. GAAP for entities not subject to rate
regulation.
Regulatory assets represent future revenues associated with certain costs incurred in the current period or in prior
periods that are expected to be recovered from customers in future periods through the rate-setting process.
Regulatory liabilities represent future reductions or limitations of increases in revenue associated with amounts that
are expected to be refunded to customers through the rate-setting process.
Asset Impairment
AltaGas reviews long-lived assets, regulatory assets, and intangible assets with indefinite and finite lives whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.
Recoverability is determined based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows or other indicators of fair value, and
measurement of an impairment loss is determined based on the fair value of the assets. The determination of fair
value requires Management to make assumptions about future cash inflows and outflows over the life of an asset.
Any changes to the assumptions used for the future cash flow could result in revisions to the evaluation of the
recoverability of the long-lived assets or intangible assets and the recognition of an impairment loss in the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
AltaGas also tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The
Corporation has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the
quantitative goodwill impairment test. If the quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed, the fair value of the
Corporation’s reporting units is compared to the carrying values. If the carrying value of a reporting unit, including
allocated goodwill exceeds its fair value, goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying value
amount of the reporting unit’s allocated goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill. Based on the valuation
approach, the fair value used in the quantitative impairment test of goodwill requires determining appropriate
market multiples of earnings or estimating future cash flows as well as appropriate discount rates. AltaGas has
assessed goodwill for impairment as at December 31, 2024 and determined that no write-down was required.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 54
Asset Retirement Obligations
AltaGas records liabilities relating to asset retirement obligations when there is a legal obligation. In estimating the
obligations, Management is required to make assumptions regarding inflation and discount rates, ultimate amounts
and timing of settlements, and expected changes in environmental laws and regulation. A change in any of these
estimates could have a material impact on AltaGas' Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes
The Corporation is subject to the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) for purposes of determining the
amount of income that will be subject to tax in Canada and the Internal Revenue Code (U.S.) for the purposes of
determining the amount of income that will be subject to tax in the United States. The determination of AltaGas’
and its subsidiaries’ provision for income taxes requires the application of these complex rules.
The recognition of deferred tax assets depends on the assumption that future earnings will be sufficient to realize
the deferred benefit. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets where all or a portion of that
asset is not expected to be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset or liability recorded is based on
Management’s best estimate of the timing of the realization of the assets or liabilities.
If Management’s interpretation of tax legislation differs from that of tax authorities, or if timing of reversals is not as
anticipated, the provision for income taxes could increase or decrease in future periods. See Note 19 of the 2024
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pension Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits
The determination of pension plan obligations and expense is based on a number of actuarial assumptions. Critical
assumptions include the expected long-term rate-of-return on plan assets, the discount rate applied to pension
plan obligations, the expected rate of compensation increase, and mortality rates. For post-retirement benefit plans,
which provide for certain health care premiums and life insurance benefits for qualifying retired employees and
which are not funded, critical assumptions in determining post-retirement obligations and expense are the discount
rate and the assumed health care cost trend rates.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets are based on Management’s
judgment of the estimated useful life of the assets. When it is determined that assigned asset lives do not reflect
the estimated remaining period of benefit, prospective changes are made to the depreciable lives of those assets.
For regulated entities, amortization rates are generally prescribed by the applicable regulatory authority. There are
a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating the remaining useful life of certain assets and changes in
assumptions could result in material adjustments to the amount of amortization that AltaGas recognizes from period
to period.
Loss Contingencies
AltaGas and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal claims and actions arising in the normal course of business.
Liabilities for loss contingencies are determined on a case-by-case basis and are accrued for when it is probable
that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to
determine the probability of having incurred the liability and the estimated amount. Estimates are reviewed
regularly and updated as new information is received. As at December 31, 2024, no material provisions on loss
contingencies have been recorded by the Corporation. However, due to the inherent uncertainty of the litigation
process, the resolution of any particular contingencies could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s
results of operations or financial position.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 55
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the amount of consideration that would be agreed upon in an arms-length transaction,
other than a forced sale or liquidation, between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to
act. The best evidence of fair value is a quoted bid or ask price, as appropriate, in an active market. Fair value
based on unadjusted quoted prices in an active market requires minimal judgment by Management. Where bid or
ask prices in an active market are not available, Management’s judgment on valuation inputs is necessary to
determine fair value. AltaGas enters into physical and financial derivative contracts to manage exposure to
fluctuations in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, as well as to optimize certain owned and managed
natural gas assets. AltaGas estimates forward prices for certain derivative contracts based on published sources
adjusted for factors specific to the asset or liability, including basis and location differentials, discount rates, interest
rates, and foreign currency exchange rates. The forward curves used to mark these derivative instruments to
market are vetted against public sources. AltaGas may also determine the fair value of derivative contracts using
indicative broker quotes based on observable market data. Where observable market data is not available, AltaGas
uses valuation techniques which require significant judgment by Management. Changes in estimates and
assumptions about these inputs could affect the reported fair value.
Refer to Note 2 of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the adoption of new
accounting standards and future changes in accounting principles.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
AltaGas is not party to any contractual arrangements with unconsolidated entities that have, or are reasonably likely
to have, a current or future material effect on the Corporation’s financial performance or financial condition
including liquidity and capital resources.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING
Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, are responsible for establishing and
maintaining Disclosure Controls and Procedures ("DCP") and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ("ICFR"), as
those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 "Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim
Filings". The objective of this instrument is to improve the quality, reliability, and transparency of information that is
filed or submitted under securities legislation.
Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, have designed, or caused to be
designed under their supervision, DCP and ICFR to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be
disclosed by AltaGas in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports to be filed or submitted by it under
securities legislation is made known to them, is reported on a timely basis, financial reporting is reliable, and
financial statements prepared for external purposes are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The ICFR have been designed based on the framework established in the 2013 Internal Control - Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO").
Management has designed the existing framework to result in both a complete and accurate consolidation of
related information. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were no changes made to AltaGas’ ICFR that
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its ICFR or DCP.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 56
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have evaluated, with the assistance of AltaGas'
employees, the effectiveness of AltaGas' DCP and ICFR as at December 31, 2024 and concluded that as at
December 31, 2024 AltaGas' DCP and ICFR were effective.
It should be noted that a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable,
not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all
control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, including
instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. The design of any system of controls is also based in part on certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurances that any design will succeed in
achieving its stated goals under all potential conditions.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE EIGHT MOST RECENT QUARTERS (1)
($ millions)
Q4-24 Q3-24 Q2-24
Q1-24 Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23
Q1-23
Total revenue
3,259 2,759 2,775 3,655 3,288 3,030 2,631 4,048
Normalized EBITDA
520
294
295
660
502
252
239
582
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
203
9
(42)
408
113
(50)
133
445
($ per share)
Q4-24 Q3-24 Q2-24
Q1-24 Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23
Q1-23
Net income (loss) per common share
Basic
0.68 0.03 (0.14)
1.38 0.40 (0.18) 0.47
1.58
Diluted
0.68 0.03 (0.14)
1.37 0.40 (0.18) 0.47
1.57
Dividends declared
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28
(1)
Amounts may not add due to rounding.
AltaGas’ quarter-over-quarter financial results are impacted by various factors including seasonality, fluctuations in
commodity prices, weather, the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, planned and unplanned plant outages, timing
of in-service dates of new projects, and acquisition and divestiture activities.
Revenue for the Utilities is generally the highest in the first and fourth quarters of any given year as the majority of
natural gas demand occurs during the winter heating season, which typically extends from November to March.
Other significant items that impacted quarter-over-quarter revenue during the periods noted include:
▪
The impact of the Alaska Utilities Disposition in the first quarter of 2023; and
▪
The impact of the Pipestone Acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares is also affected by non-cash items such as deferred income tax,
depreciation and amortization expense, accretion expense, provisions on assets, and gains or losses on the sale of
assets. In addition, net income (loss) applicable to common shares is also impacted by preferred share dividends
and gains or losses on the redemption of preferred shares. For these reasons, net income (loss) may not
necessarily reflect the same trends as revenue. Net income (loss) applicable to common shares during the periods
noted was impacted by:
▪
After-tax transaction costs related to acquisitions and dispositions of approximately $9 million and $27
million incurred throughout 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily due to asset sales and the Pipestone
Acquisition;
▪
After-tax transition and restructuring costs of approximately $52 million and $17 million incurred throughout
2024 and 2023, respectively;
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 57
▪
Favourable resolution of certain acquisition related commercial disputes and contingencies in the first half
of 2023;
▪
The gain resulting from the partial defeasance of SEMCO's First Mortgage Bonds related to the Alaska
Utilities Disposition in the first quarter of 2023;
▪
The gain on the Alaska Utilities Disposition in the first quarter of 2023;
▪
The loss on the redemption of the Series E Preferred Shares in the fourth quarter of 2023;
▪
The gain on partial settlement of WGL's post-retirement benefit pension plan in the third quarter of 2024;
▪
The gain on sale of assets related to the Meade escrow proceeds in the third quarter of 2024; and
▪
Provisions on assets recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 related to EEEP and certain non-operational
equipment in the Corporate/Other segment.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 58
SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
($ millions, except where noted)
2024
2023
2022
Revenue
12,448
12,997
14,087
Net income applicable to common shares
578
641
399
Net income per common share - basic
1.95
2.27
1.42
Net income per common share - diluted
1.94
2.26
1.41
Total assets
26,092
23,471
23,965
Total long-term liabilities
13,546
12,195
12,940
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions)
297
282
281
Dividends declared per common share ($ per share)
1.190000
1.120000
1.060000
Dividends declared per preferred share ($ per share)
Series A
0.765000
0.765000
0.765000
Series B
1.858420
1.816740
1.007330
Series C (US$) (1)
—
—
0.991875
Series E (2)
—
1.348252
1.348252
Series G
1.171438
1.060500
1.060500
Series H (3)
1.501890
1.916724
1.107322
Series K (4)
—
—
0.312500
(1)
Series C Preferred Shares were redeemed on September 30, 2022.
(2)
Series E Preferred Shares were redeemed on December 31, 2023.
(3)
On September 30, 2024, AltaGas converted all of its outstanding Series H Preferred Shares to Series G Preferred Shares.
(4)
Series K Preferred Shares were redeemed on March 31, 2022.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 59
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT
The Consolidated Financial Statements of AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas", the "Corporation", or the "Company") and other
financial information included in this report are the responsibility of Management. The Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared by Management in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles ("U.S. GAAP") and include amounts that are based on Management’s best estimates and judgments. It is
Management's responsibility to ensure that judgments, estimates and accounting principles and methods used in
the preparation of financial information are reasonable, appropriate, and applied consistently.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting for
the Corporation (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act and under National Instrument 52-109).
Management has used the framework established in the 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") to evaluate the effectiveness of
the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation, Management, including the
CEO and CFO, has concluded that the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective as at
December 31, 2024.
Internal control over financial reporting may not prevent all misstatements due to its inherent limitations. In addition,
the evaluation of internal control was made as of a specific date and continued effectiveness in future periods is
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate.
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that Management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting
and internal controls. The Board is assisted in carrying out its responsibilities principally through its Audit
Committee which is composed of independent non-management directors. The Audit Committee meets with
Management regularly and meets independently with internal and external auditors and as a group to review any
significant accounting, internal controls, and auditing matters in accordance with the terms of the Charter of the
Audit Committee, which is set out in the Annual Information Form.
The shareholders have appointed Ernst & Young LLP as independent external auditors to express an opinion as to
whether the Consolidated Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Corporation’s
consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Ernst & Young
LLP is not required under securities law to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal
control over financial reporting. The report of Ernst & Young LLP outlines the scope of its examination and its
opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(signed) "Vern Yu"
(signed) "James Harbilas"
VERN YU
JAMES HARBILAS
President and
Executive Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer of
Chief Financial Officer of
AltaGas Ltd.
AltaGas Ltd.
March 6, 2025
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 60
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Shareholders and Directors of AltaGas Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of AltaGas Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the Group), which
comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated statements of
income, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of equity and consolidated
statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a
summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”).
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated
financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we
have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in the audit of the
consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit
of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming the auditor’s opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters. For the matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the
matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated
financial statements section of our report, including in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit included the
performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to
address the matter below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 61
Fair Value Measurement of Level 3 Derivatives
Key audit matter
As described in note 22 to the consolidated financial statements, AltaGas Ltd. enters into
commodity contracts that qualify as derivative instruments and are accounted for under ASC
Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The fair value measurements of certain of these
contracts are considered Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy as they are determined using
significant unobservable inputs. As of December 31, 2024, derivative assets of $48 million
and derivative liabilities of $125 million were recorded based on Level 3 fair value
measurements.
Auditing the fair value measurement of Level 3 derivative instruments was complex given the
judgmental nature of the assumptions used as inputs into the valuation models. In particular,
the valuation of Level 3 derivative instruments is sensitive to significant unobservable inputs
used by the Group such as the assumed natural gas basis prices and implied volatilities of
natural gas prices. These unobservable assumptions can be affected by future economic and
market conditions.
How our audit
addressed the key
audit matter
To test the Group's valuation of Level 3 derivative instruments, our audit procedures
included, among others:
•
Evaluated the appropriateness of the underlying valuation methodologies used by
the Group.
•
For a sample of instruments, we independently determined the significant
unobservable assumptions described above, calculated the resulting fair values and
compared them to the Group’s estimates.
•
For a sample of instruments, we obtained forward prices from independent sources,
including broker quotes, evaluated the Group’s assumptions related to their forward
curves and obtained external confirmation of key contract terms from counterparties.
•
Performed sensitivity analyses using independent sources of market data to evaluate
the change in fair value of Level 3 derivative instruments that would result from
changes in underlying assumptions.
•
Evaluated the adequacy of the Level 3 fair value measurement note disclosure in the
consolidated financial statements related to the matter.
Other information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
•
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated
financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management's Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor's report. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to
report that fact in this auditor's report. We have nothing to report in this regard.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 62
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with US GAAP, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or
has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate,
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
•
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a
material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
•
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the Group’s internal control.
•
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
and related disclosures made by management.
•
Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions
that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a
material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our
opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.
However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
•
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including
the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions
and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
•
Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial
information of the entities or business units within the Group as a basis for forming an opinion on the
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 63
consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the work
performed for the purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of
most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the
key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to
outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Ann-Marie Brockett.
Calgary, Canada
March 6, 2025
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 64
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As at December 31
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents (note 30)
$
85 $
95
Accounts receivable (net of credit losses of $31 million) (notes 8 and 22)
1,766
1,844
Inventory (note 5)
676
847
Regulatory assets (note 20)
92
58
Risk management assets (note 22)
25
54
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (notes 27 and 30)
175
147
2,819
3,045
Property, plant and equipment (note 6)
14,654
12,728
Intangible assets (note 7)
107
122
Operating right-of-use assets (note 8)
490
337
Goodwill (note 9)
5,691
5,270
Regulatory assets (note 20)
430
329
Risk management assets (note 22)
63
57
Prepaid post-retirement benefits (note 27)
814
626
Long-term investments and other assets (net of credit losses of $1 million)
(notes 10, 27, and 30)
255
271
Investments accounted for by the equity method (note 12)
769
686
$
26,092 $
23,471
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (notes 16, 17, 22, and 27)
$
2,089 $
1,863
Short-term debt (notes 13 and 22)
10
129
Current portion of long-term debt (notes 14 and 22)
858
999
Customer deposits
98
92
Regulatory liabilities (note 20)
79
85
Risk management liabilities (note 22)
150
97
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (note 8)
124
92
Current portion of finance lease liabilities (note 8 and 22)
23
11
Other current liabilities (note 22)
69
45
3,500
3,413
Long-term debt (notes 14 and 22)
6,992
7,528
Asset retirement obligations (note 16)
482
448
Unamortized investment tax credits (note 19)
2
1
Deferred income taxes (note 19)
1,794
1,536
Subordinated hybrid notes (notes 15 and 22)
2,022
742
Regulatory liabilities (note 20)
1,380
1,274
Risk management liabilities (note 22)
160
115
Operating lease liabilities (note 8)
412
258
Finance lease liabilities (note 8 and 22)
126
120
Other long-term liabilities (notes 18 and 22)
127
124
Future employee obligations (note 27)
49
49
$
17,046 $
15,608
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 65
As at December 31
2024
2023
Shareholders' equity
Common shares, no par values, unlimited shares authorized;
2024 - 297.9 million and 2023 - 294.9 million issued and outstanding (note 24)
$
7,180 $
7,120
Preferred shares (note 24)
391
391
Contributed surplus
618
624
Accumulated deficit
(592)
(817)
Accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") (note 21)
1,155
395
Total shareholders' equity
8,752
7,713
Non-controlling interests
294
150
Total equity
$
9,046 $
7,863
$
26,092 $
23,471
Acquisitions (note 3)
Variable interest entities (note 11)
Commitments, guarantees and contingencies (note 28)
Related party transactions (note 29)
Segmented information (note 31)
Subsequent events (note 32)
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Approved by the Board of Directors of AltaGas Ltd.
(signed) "Vern Yu"
(signed) "Angela Lekatsas"
VERN YU
ANGELA LEKATSAS
Director
Director
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 66
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
REVENUE (note 23)
$
12,448 $
12,997
EXPENSES
Cost of sales, exclusive of items shown separately
9,201
10,112
Operating and administrative
1,796
1,579
Accretion expenses (note 16)
5
11
Depreciation and amortization (notes 6 and 7)
475
441
Provisions on assets (note 4)
20
—
11,497
12,143
Income from equity investments (note 12)
60
55
Other income (note 26)
177
403
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
13
(6)
Interest expense
(455)
(394)
Income before income taxes
746
912
Income tax expense (note 19)
Current
41
43
Deferred
97
180
Net income after taxes
608
689
Net income applicable to non-controlling interests
12
16
Net income applicable to controlling interests
596
673
Preferred share dividends
(18)
(27)
Loss on redemption of preferred shares (note 24)
—
(5)
Net income applicable to common shares
$
578 $
641
Net income per common share (note 25)
Basic
$
1.95 $
2.27
Diluted
$
1.94 $
2.26
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (millions) (note 25)
Basic
296.8
282.1
Diluted
298.3
283.7
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 67
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Net income after taxes
$
608 $
689
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation
929
(250)
Unrealized gain (loss) on net investment hedge (note 22)
(84)
25
Actuarial gains on defined benefit ("DB") pension and post-retirement benefit
("PRB") plans (note 27)
—
1
Reclassification of gain on partial settlement of PRB plan (note 27)
(2)
—
Reclassification of loss on wind-up of Canadian DB pension plan (note 27)
—
2
Losses on cash flow hedges (note 22)
(25)
(10)
Reclassification of losses (gains) on cash flow hedges (note 22)
(58)
1
Total other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), net of taxes
$
760 $
(231)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests and non-controlling
interests, net of taxes
$
1,368 $
458
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests
$
12 $
16
Controlling interests
1,356
442
$
1,368 $
458
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 68
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Common shares (note 24)
Balance, beginning of year
$
7,120 $
6,761
Shares issued for cash on exercise of options
60
19
Shares issued related to Pipestone Acquisition (note 3)
—
340
Balance, end of year
$
7,180 $
7,120
Preferred shares (note 24)
Balance, beginning of year
391
586
Redemption of preferred shares (note 24)
—
(195)
Balance, end of year
$
391 $
391
Contributed surplus
Balance, beginning of year
624
625
Share options expense
—
1
Exercise of share options
(6)
(2)
Balance, end of year
$
618 $
624
Accumulated deficit
Balance, beginning of year
(817)
(1,142)
Net income applicable to controlling interests
596
673
Common share dividends
(353)
(316)
Preferred share dividends
(18)
(27)
Loss on redemption of preferred shares (note 24)
—
(5)
Balance, end of year
$
(592) $
(817)
AOCI (note 21)
Balance, beginning of year
395
626
Other comprehensive income (loss)
760
(231)
Balance, end of year
$
1,155 $
395
Total shareholders' equity
$
8,752 $
7,713
Non-controlling interests
Balance, beginning of year
150
162
Net income applicable to non-controlling interests
12
16
Contributions from non-controlling interests to subsidiaries
150
33
Distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests
(18)
(18)
Adjustment on disposition of assets
—
(43)
Balance, end of year
$
294 $
150
Total equity
$
9,046 $
7,863
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 69
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Cash from operations
Net income after taxes
$
608 $
689
Items not involving cash:
Depreciation and amortization (notes 6 and 7)
475
441
Provisions on assets (note 4)
20
—
Accretion expenses (note 16)
5
11
Share-based compensation (note 24)
—
1
Deferred income tax expense (note 19)
97
180
Gains on sale of assets (note 26)
(12)
(319)
Gain on debt defeasance
—
(14)
Gain on partial debt extinguishment (notes 14 and 26)
(4)
—
Income from equity investments (note 12)
(60)
(55)
Unrealized losses on risk management contracts (note 22)
12
70
Amortization of deferred financing costs
6
8
Allowance for credit losses (note 22)
33
24
Change in pension and other post-retirement benefits (note 27)
(114)
6
Other
17
(19)
Asset retirement obligations settled (note 16)
(3)
(15)
Distributions from equity investments
28
13
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (note 30)
430
100
$
1,538 $
1,121
Investing activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (note 3)
—
(327)
Capital expenditures - property, plant and equipment
(1,378)
(934)
Capital expenditures - intangible assets
(11)
(9)
Contributions to equity investments
(2)
(4)
Proceeds from disposition of equity investments (note 12)
14
1
Proceeds from disposition of assets, net of transaction costs
2
1,074
$
(1,375) $
(199)
Financing activities
Issuance of long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs
1,370
673
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with debt defeasance
—
(193)
Repayment of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
(1,026)
(338)
Repayment under credit facilities
(702)
(678)
Issuance of subordinated hybrid notes, net of debt issuance costs (note 15)
1,201
198
Dividends - common shares
(353)
(316)
Dividends - preferred shares
(18)
(27)
Distributions to non-controlling interests
(18)
(18)
Contributions from non-controlling interests
123
—
Net proceeds from shares issued on exercise of options (note 24)
54
17
Redemption of preferred shares (note 24)
—
(200)
Repurchase of medium-term notes ("MTNs"), inclusive of cash adjustments (note 14)
(797)
—
Settlement of derivative instruments (note 22)
(9)
—
$
(175) $
(882)
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(12)
40
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash beginning of year
104
64
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash end of year (note 30)
$
92 $
104
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 70
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise
indicated.)
1. Organization and Overview of the Business
The businesses of AltaGas are operated by the Company and a number of its subsidiaries including, without
limitation, AltaGas Services (U.S.) Inc., AltaGas Utility Holdings (U.S.) Inc., WGL Holdings, Inc. ("WGL"), Wrangler 1
LLC, Wrangler SPE LLC, Washington Gas Resources Corp., WGL Energy Services, Inc. ("WGL Energy Services"), and
SEMCO Holding Corporation; in regard to the Utilities business, Washington Gas Light Company ("Washington
Gas"), Hampshire Gas Company, and SEMCO Energy, Inc.; and in regard to the Midstream business, AltaGas
Extraction and Transmission Limited Partnership, AltaGas Pipeline Partnership, AltaGas Processing Partnership,
AltaGas Northwest Processing Limited Partnership, Harmattan Gas Processing Limited Partnership, Ridley Island
LPG Export Limited Partnership, AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership, Petrogas Energy Corporation ("Petrogas"), and
Petrogas, Inc. In the Corporate/Other segment the main subsidiary is AltaGas Power Holdings (U.S.) Inc. SEMCO
Energy conducts its Michigan natural gas distribution business under the name SEMCO Energy Gas Company
("SEMCO"). Pursuant to an internal reorganization of certain of AltaGas' subsidiaries effective January 1, 2025,
AltaGas Processing Partnership ceased to exist by operation of law and Petrogas Energy Corp. amalgamated with
AltaGas.
AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that connects customers and markets to
affordable and reliable sources of energy. The Company operates a diversified, lower-risk, high-growth energy
infrastructure business that is focused on delivering resilient and durable value for its stakeholders.
AltaGas' operating segments include the following:
•
Utilities, which owns and operates franchised, cost-of-service, rate regulated natural gas distribution and
storage utilities that focus on providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to approximately 1.6 million
residential and commercial customers. This includes operating two utilities that deliver essential energy
across four major U.S. jurisdictions with a rate base of approximately US$5.4 billion. The Utilities business
also includes storage facilities and contracts for interstate natural gas transportation and storage services,
as well as WGL Energy Services, an affiliated retail energy marketing business, which sells natural gas and
electricity directly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers that operate across Maryland,
Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the District of Columbia ("D.C."); and
•
Midstream, which is a leading North American platform that connects customers and markets to critical
forms of energy from wellhead to tidewater. The three pillars of the Midstream business include: 1) global
exports, which includes AltaGas' two operational Liquified Petroleum Gas ("LPG") export terminals and one
prospective development terminal; 2) natural gas gathering, processing and extraction; and 3) fractionation
and liquids handling. AltaGas' Midstream segment also includes its natural gas and natural gas liquids
("NGLs") marketing business, domestic logistics, trucking and rail terminals, and liquid and natural gas
storage capability.
The Corporate/Other segment consists of AltaGas' corporate activities and a small portfolio of gas-fired power
generation and distribution assets capable of generating 508 MW of power primarily in the state of California.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 71
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Management in accordance with United States
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP").
Pursuant to National Instrument 52-107, "Acceptable Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards" ("NI 52-107"),
U.S. GAAP reporting is generally permitted by Canadian securities laws for companies subject to reporting
obligations under U.S. securities laws. On March 28, 2023, AltaGas filed Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and as such, is no longer an SEC issuer and can no longer rely on the provisions of NI 52-107.
Therefore, AltaGas sought and obtained exemptive relief by the securities regulators in Alberta and Ontario to
permit it to prepare its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Alberta Securities Commission
exemption will terminate on or after the earlier of January 1, 2027, the date to which AltaGas ceases to have
activities subject to rate regulation, or the first day of AltaGas' fiscal year that commences on or following the latter
of: a) the effective date prescribed by the IASB for a mandatory rate regulated standard; or b) two years after the
IASB publishes the final version of a mandatory rate regulated standard.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
These Consolidated Financial Statements of AltaGas include the accounts of the Corporation, its subsidiaries,
variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Corporation is the primary beneficiary, and its interest in various
partnerships and joint ventures where AltaGas has an undivided interest in the assets and liabilities. Investments in
unconsolidated companies that AltaGas has significant influence, but not control, over are accounted for using the
equity method.
Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") methodology is used for AltaGas' investment in Mountain Valley
Pipeline ("MVP") This methodology is used when the governing structuring agreement over the equity investment
results in different liquidation rights and priorities than what is reflected by the underlying ownership interest
percentage.
All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation. Where there is a party with a
non-controlling interest in a subsidiary that AltaGas controls, that non-controlling interest is reflected as
“non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The non-controlling interests in net income of
consolidated subsidiaries are shown as an allocation of the consolidated net income and are presented separately
in "net income applicable to non-controlling interests".
USE OF ESTIMATES AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires Management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Key areas where Management has made complex or
subjective judgments, when matters are inherently uncertain, include but are not limited to: determining the nature
and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and determining the transaction price and amounts allocated
to performance obligations for revenue recognition; depreciation and amortization rates; determination as to
whether a contract is or contains a lease; determination of the classification, term, and discount rate for leases; fair
value of asset retirement obligations ("ARO"); fair value of property, plant and equipment and goodwill for
impairment assessments; fair value of financial instruments; measurement of credit losses; provisions for income
taxes; assumptions used to measure employee future benefits; provisions for contingencies; purchase price
allocations; and carrying value of regulatory assets and liabilities. Certain estimates are necessary for the regulatory
environment in which AltaGas' subsidiaries or affiliates operate, which often require amounts to be recorded at
estimated values until these amounts are finalized pursuant to regulatory decisions or other regulatory
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 72
proceedings. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and may impact the
Consolidated Financial Statements of future periods.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Rate-Regulated Operations
SEMCO, Washington Gas, Hampshire Gas, and, prior to the Alaska Utilities Disposition, ENSTAR Natural Gas
Company ("ENSTAR") (collectively "the Utilities") engage in the delivery, sale, and storage of natural gas. SEMCO is
regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC"). Washington Gas operates in D.C., Maryland, and
Virginia, and is regulated in those jurisdictions by the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia ("PSC
of DC"), the Maryland Public Service Commission ("PSC of MD"), and the Commonwealth of Virginia State
Corporation Commission ("SCC of VA"), respectively. Hampshire is regulated under a cost-of-service tariff by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC").
The MPSC, PSC of DC, PSC of MD, and SCC of VA exercise statutory authority over matters such as tariffs, rates,
construction, operations, financing, returns, accounting, and certain contracts with customers. In order to recognize
the economic effects of the actions and decisions of the MPSC, PSC of DC, PSC of MD, and SCC of VA, the timing
of recognition of certain assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses as a result of regulation may differ from that
otherwise expected using U.S. GAAP for entities not subject to rate regulation.
Regulatory assets represent future revenues associated with certain costs incurred in the current period or in prior
periods that are expected to be recovered from customers in future periods through the rate setting process.
Regulatory liabilities represent future reductions or limitations of increases in revenue associated with amounts that
are expected to be refunded to customers through the rate setting process.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, balances with banks, and investments in money market
instruments with original maturities of less than three months.
Restricted Cash Holdings from Customers
Cash deposited, which is restricted and is not available for general use by AltaGas, is separately presented as
restricted cash holdings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Pursuant to the acquisition of WGL Holdings, Inc. (the
"WGL Acquisition"), rabbi trust funds were funded to satisfy certain Washington Gas executive and outside director
retirement benefit plan obligations. The rabbi trust funds are invested in money market funds which are considered
cash equivalents. These balances are included in "prepaid expenses and other current assets" and "long-term
investments and other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Accounts Receivable
Receivables are recorded net of the allowance for credit losses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. AltaGas
regularly analyzes and evaluates the collectability of the accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. If
circumstances related to the collectability change, the allowance for credit losses is further adjusted. Accounts are
written off when collection efforts are complete and future recovery is unlikely.
Inventory
Inventory consists of materials, supplies, natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and condensates, processed
finished products, and emission compliance instruments which are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable
value. Inventory also includes renewable energy credits which are valued using the specific identification method.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 73
Cost of inventory is assigned using a weighted average cost formula. In general, commodity costs and variable
transportation costs are capitalized as gas in underground storage. Fixed costs, primarily pipeline demand charges
and storage charges, are expensed as incurred through the cost of gas.
Property, Plant, and Equipment ("PP&E"), Depreciation and Amortization
Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost. The Corporation depreciates the cost of capital assets, net of
salvage value, on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, with the exception of rate-
regulated utilities assets, for which depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis or over the contract term of a
specific agreement at rates as approved by the regulatory authorities.
The Utilities charge maintenance and repairs directly to operating expense and capitalize betterments and renewal
costs. In accordance with regulatory requirements, depreciation expense includes an amount allowed for
regulatory purposes to be collected in current rates for future removal and site restoration costs.
Interest costs are capitalized on major additions to property, plant, and equipment until the asset is ready for its
intended use. The interest rate used for calculating the interest costs to be capitalized is based on AltaGas' prior
quarter actual borrowing long-term interest rate.
The Utilities capitalize an imputed carrying cost on assets during construction as authorized by regulatory
authorities and the amount so capitalized is an allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC"). AFUDC is
the amount that a rate-regulated enterprise is allowed to recover for its cost of financing assets under construction.
Capitalized overhead, administrative expenses, and AFUDC are included in the cost of the related assets and are
recovered in rates charged to customers through depreciation expense, as allowed by the regulators.
The range of useful lives for AltaGas’ PP&E is as follows:
Utilities assets
4 to 69 years
Midstream assets
1 to 43 years
Corporate/Other assets
3 to 46 years
As required by the regulatory authority, net additions to SEMCO's utility assets are amortized for one half-year in
the year in which they are brought into active service. Net additions to WGL’s assets are amortized in the month
after they are brought into active service.
Generally, when a regulated asset is retired or disposed of, there is no gain or loss recorded in the Consolidated
Statements of Income. Any difference between the cost and accumulated depreciation of the asset, net of salvage
proceeds, is charged to accumulated depreciation or another regulatory asset or liability account. It is expected
that any gain or loss that is charged to accumulated depreciation or another regulatory account will be reflected in
future depreciation expense when it is refunded or collected in rates. When a non-regulated asset is retired or
disposed of from PP&E, the original cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are derecognized
and any gain or loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 74
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are recorded at cost. Intangible assets which have a finite useful life are amortized on a straight-
line basis over their term or estimated useful life. The range of useful lives for intangible assets with a finite life is as
follows:
Energy services relationships
13 to 36 years
Software
2 to 20 years
Extraction and Transmission ("E&T") Contracts
25 years
Commodity contracts
7 years
Assets Held for Sale
The Corporation classifies assets as held for sale when the carrying amount will be principally recovered through a
sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is met when Management approves and
commits to a formal plan to sell the assets, the assets are available for immediate sale in their present condition,
and Management expects the sale to close within the next 12 months. Upon classifying an asset as held for sale, an
asset is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or the estimated fair value less cost to sell. Assets held for sale
are not depreciated or amortized.
Business Acquisitions
Business acquisitions are accounted for using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, assets and
liabilities of the acquired entity are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are
expensed as incurred. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets
acquired. Management applies its best estimates and assumptions to determine the fair value of net assets
acquired; however, the estimates are subject to further refinement of assumptions over a measurement period,
which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. During the measurement period, adjustments to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with a corresponding impact to goodwill.
Provisions on Assets
If facts and circumstances suggest that a long-lived asset or an intangible asset may be impaired, the carrying value
is reviewed. If this review indicates that the value of the asset is not recoverable, as determined by the projected
undiscounted cash flows related to the asset over its remaining life, then the carrying value of the asset is reduced
to its estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.
Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but assessed at least annually for impairment, or more often when events or
changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. The annual assessment of goodwill is performed
at the reporting unit level, which is an operating segment or one level below. The Corporation has the option to first
assess qualitative factors to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the goodwill may
be impaired. If a quantitative impairment test is performed, the fair value of the reporting unit will be compared to
its carrying value (including goodwill). If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, goodwill is
reduced to its fair value and an impairment loss would be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 75
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method
The equity method of accounting is used for investments in which AltaGas has the ability to exercise significant
influence, but does not have a controlling interest. Equity investments are initially measured at cost and are
adjusted for the Corporation’s proportionate share of earnings or losses. Equity investments are increased for
contributions made and decreased for distributions received. To the extent an investee undertakes activities
necessary to commence its planned principal operations, the Corporation will capitalize interest costs associated
with its investment during such period.
The HLBV methodology is used to allocate earnings or losses for certain WGL equity method investments when
WGL’s ownership interest percentage is different than distribution percentages. When applying HLBV accounting,
the Corporation determines the amount that it would receive if an equity investment entity were to liquidate all of its
assets at book value (as valued in accordance with U.S. GAAP) and distribute that cash to the investors based on
the contractually defined liquidation priorities. The change in the Corporation’s claim on the equity investment
entity's book value at the beginning and end of the reporting period (adjusted for contributions and distributions) is
the Corporation’s share of the earnings or losses from the equity investment for the period.
An equity method investment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. When such condition is deemed other than
temporary, the carrying value of the investment is written down to its fair value, and an impairment charge is
recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Financial Instruments
Cash inflows and outflows related to derivative instruments are classified as cash from operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, except as otherwise disclosed.
Non-Utility Operations
All financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value unless they qualify for, and are designated under, a
normal purchase and normal sale ("NPNS") exemption. Subsequent measurement of the financial instruments is
based on their classification. The financial assets are classified as "held-for-trading", "held-to-maturity", or "loans
and receivables". Financial liabilities are classified as "held-for-trading" or other financial liabilities. Subsequent
measurement is determined by classification.
A physical contract generally qualifies for the NPNS exemption if the transaction is reasonable in relation to
AltaGas’ business needs and AltaGas has the ability, and intent, to deliver or take delivery of the underlying item.
AltaGas continually assesses the contracts designated under the NPNS exemption and will discontinue the
treatment of these contracts under this exemption where the criteria are no longer met.
Held-for-trading instruments include non-derivative financial assets and financial assets and liabilities that may
consist of swaps, options, forwards, and equity securities. These financial instruments are initially recorded at their
fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in net income. Held-to-maturity, loans and receivables,
and other financial liabilities are recognized at amortized cost using the effective interest method unless they are
held-for-sale and recognized at the lower of cost or fair value less transaction fees.
Investments in equity instruments not accounted for under the equity method that do not have a quoted market
price in an active market are measured at cost. Income earned from these investments is included in the
Consolidated Statements of Income under "other income".
Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or contracts (the host instrument) are recorded separately and
are measured at fair value if the economic characteristics of the embedded derivative are not closely related to the
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 76
host instrument, the terms of the embedded derivative are the same as those of a standalone derivative, and the
entire contract is not held-for-trading or accounted for at fair value. Changes in fair value are included in earnings.
The fair values recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect netting of the asset and liability positions
where counterparty master netting arrangements contain provisions for net settlement.
Transaction costs related to the acquisition of held-for-trading financial assets and liabilities are expensed as
incurred.
Transaction costs for obtaining debt financing other than line-of-credit arrangements are recognized as a direct
deduction from the related debt liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Transaction costs related to line-of-
credit arrangements are capitalized and included under "long-term investments and other assets" on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Premiums and discounts are netted against long-term debt on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The deferred charges are amortized over the life of the related debt on an effective interest basis
and included in “interest expense” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Regulated Utility Operations
All physical and financial derivative contracts are initially recorded at fair value. Changes in the fair value of
derivative instruments that are recoverable or refunded to customers when they settle are recorded as regulatory
assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not affected by rate regulation are reflected in net
income.
Transaction costs for obtaining debt financing and reacquired debt costs are recorded as regulatory assets or
liabilities, or as a reduction of the debt liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Weather-Related Instruments
WGL purchases certain weather-related instruments, such as heating degree day ("HDD") derivatives and cooling
degree day ("CDD") derivatives to manage weather and price risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales.
These derivatives are accounted for in accordance with ASC 815-45, Derivatives and Hedging – Weather
Derivatives. For HDD derivatives, gains or losses are recognized when the actual HDDs falls above or below the
contractual HDDs for each instrument. For CDD derivatives, gains or losses are recognized when the average
temperature exceeds or is below a contractually stated level during the contract period. Refer to Note 22 for further
discussion on weather-related instruments.
Hedges
As part of its risk management strategy, AltaGas may use derivatives to reduce its exposure to commodity price,
interest rate, and foreign exchange risk. AltaGas may designate certain outstanding loans to hedge against the
currency translation effect of its foreign investments. AltaGas also designates certain commodity financial swaps,
bond forward hedges, and cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815. For more
information, please refer to Note 22.
Non-Utility Operations
The change in fair value of cash flow hedges is recognized in OCI. Gains or losses from cash flow hedges are
reclassified to net income when the hedged transaction affects earnings, such as when the hedged forecasted
transaction occurs.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 77
Regulated Utility Operations
During planned issuances of debt securities, Washington Gas may utilize derivative instruments to manage the risk
of interest-rate volatility. Gains and losses associated with these types of derivatives are recorded as regulatory
liabilities or assets, and amortized in accordance with regulatory requirements, typically over the life of the related
debt.
Interest-Rate Risk
AltaGas is exposed to interest rate risk as changes in interest rates may impact future cash flows and the fair value
of its financial instruments. To manage this risk, the Company may enter into bond forward contract derivatives and
designate them as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815. Gains or losses are reclassified into
earnings in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings.
Cross-Currency Swaps
AltaGas is exposed to foreign currency risk associated with its US dollar denominated subordinated hybrid notes.
To manage this risk, the Company entered into cross-currency swap derivatives and designated them as cash flow
hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815. The change in fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded to AOCI.
Amounts in AOCI are reclassified into earnings in the same period the hedge forecasted transaction affect
earnings. AltaGas may also enter into other cross-currency swap derivatives in the future to manage the foreign
currency risk associated with other U.S. dollar denominated debt.
Presentation
AltaGas recognizes the fair value of hedging instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as current and non-
current assets and liabilities, depending on the timing of settlements and the resulting cash flows. Additionally, cash
flows from a derivative instrument designated in a hedging relationship may be classified in the same category as
the cash flows from the items being hedged. In 2024, AltaGas made an accounting policy election to classify
settlements related to bond forward contracts for the purpose of hedging interest rate exposure as financing
activities.
Credit Losses
AltaGas regularly analyzes and evaluates the collectability of the accounts receivable based on a combination of
factors. If circumstances related to the collectability change, the allowance for credit losses is adjusted. Accounts
are written off when collection efforts are complete and future recovery is unlikely. See below for a description of
how expected credit loss estimates are developed.
Utilities Customer Receivables and Contract Assets
AltaGas is exposed to risk through the non-payment of utility bills by customers. To manage this customer credit
risk, AltaGas' regulated utilities customers are offered budget billing options or high risk customers may be
required to provide a cash deposit until the requirement for deposit refunds are met. AltaGas can recover a portion
of non-payments from customers in future periods through the rate-setting process. For accounts receivable
generated by the Utilities business, an allowance for credit losses is recognized using a loss-rate based on
historical payment and collection experience. This rate may be adjusted based on Management’s expectations of
unusual macroeconomic conditions and other factors. AltaGas regularly evaluates the reasonableness of the
allowance based on a combination of factors, such as: the length of time receivables are past due, historical
expected payment, collection experience, financial condition of customers, and other circumstances that could
impact customers' ability or desire to make payments. For retail energy marketing customer receivables where
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 78
AltaGas has enrolled in a regulatory utility purchase of receivable program, the associated utility discount rate is
used to determine credit losses.
Midstream Customer Receivables and Contract Assets
AltaGas operates under an existing credit policy that is designed to mitigate credit risk. Credit limits are established
for each counterparty and credit enhancements such as letters of credit, parent guarantees, and cash collateral
may be required. The creditworthiness of all counterparties is continuously monitored. A credit loss reserve is
recorded for receivables with customers and trading counterparties AltaGas considers to be below investment
grade by applying an estimated loss rate. The estimated loss rate is based on the historical default rates published
by external rating agencies. For accounts receivable, a one-year rate is used. For contract assets, historical loss
rates associated with the estimated time frame that the contract asset will be billed to the customer is used. In the
event a customer or trading counterparty no longer exhibits similar risk characteristics, the associated receivable is
evaluated individually.
Other
For other long-term receivables, associated counterparties are evaluated and assigned internal credit ratings based
on AltaGas' credit policy. An allowance for credit losses is recorded based on historical default rates published by
external credit rating agencies and a rate commensurate with the period in which the receivables are expected to
be collected.
Debt
AltaGas uses short-term debt in the form of commercial paper and advances under its syndicated bank credit
facilities to fund seasonal cash requirements. Short-term obligations are excluded from current liabilities if AltaGas
has the ability and the intent to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis. The ability to refinance is primarily
demonstrated through the availability of long-term revolving committed credit facilities in an amount equal to or
greater than the expected maximum short-term obligation. Premiums and discounts are netted against long-term
debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred charges are amortized over the life of the related debt on
an effective interest basis and included in “interest expense” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Asset Retirement Obligations
AltaGas recognizes asset retirement obligations in the period in which the legal obligation is incurred and a
reasonable estimate of fair value can be determined. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part
of the carrying amount of the asset and are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. The liability is
increased due to the passage of time over the estimated period until the settlement of the obligation, with a
corresponding charge to accretion expense for asset retirement obligations.
There are timing differences between accretion and depreciation amounts being recorded pursuant to GAAP and
the recognition of depreciation expense for legal asset removal costs that are recovered in rates, as allowed by the
regulators. These timing differences are recorded as a reduction to “regulatory liabilities” in accordance with ASC
980.
Certain midstream and utility assets will have future legal obligations on retirement, but an asset retirement
obligation has not been recorded due to its indeterminate life and corresponding indeterminable timing and scope
of these asset retirement obligations. The Utilities recognize asset retirement obligations for some interim
retirements, as expected by their regulators.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 79
Revenue Recognition
AltaGas has revenue from various sources, including rate-regulated revenue, commodity sales, midstream service
contracts, gas sales and transportation services, and storage services. For a detailed description of the
Corporation’s revenue recognition policy by major source of revenue, please refer to Note 23.
Government Grants
AltaGas’ accounting policy is to recognize and disclose government grants in accordance with the framework
established by IAS 20, "Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance". In 2024,
Washington Gas was approved for a grant from a state funded energy investment fund to support the repair of
existing natural gas infrastructure. The grant award shall not be greater than approximately US$9 million, with all
projects to be completed by December 2025. Washington Gas is eligible to receive funds once it has incurred
costs for a project and the state funded energy investment fund deems the costs incurred allowable for
reimbursement. The Company’s policy is to record grant income related to the reimbursement of expenses as a
reduction to the related operating and administrative expense, while grant income related to the purchase or
construction of a long term asset is recorded as a reduction to the carrying amount of the related asset. For the
year ended December 31, 2024, $1 million of grant income was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income
under the line item "operating and administrative expense" and $2 million was recorded in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets under the line item "property, plant and equipment”.
Foreign Currency Translation
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are converted to the functional currency using
the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Adjustments resulting from the conversion are recorded in
the Consolidated Statements of Income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are converted at the historical
exchange rate in effect at the transaction date. Revenues and expenses are converted at the exchange rate
applicable at the transaction date.
For foreign entities with a functional currency other than Canadian dollars, AltaGas’ reporting currency, assets and
liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars at the rate in effect at the reporting date. Revenues and expenses are
translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period. All adjustments resulting from the translation of
the foreign operations are recorded in OCI.
AltaGas may designate certain outstanding loans to hedge against the currency translation effect of its foreign
investments. Accordingly, foreign exchange gains and losses, from the dates of designation, on the translation of
these loans are included in OCI. Additionally, AltaGas may enter into foreign exchange forward derivatives to
manage the risk of fluctuating cash flows and earnings due to variations in foreign exchange rates as well as to
benefit from favorable movements in the rates. Any hedges transacted are subject to risk limits and guidelines and
are actively monitored and managed by AltaGas’ risk management team to ensure they align with AltaGas’ overall
financial strategy. Gains and losses arising from the settlements of the derivatives entered into for the purpose of
managing income statement risk are included in the line item "revenue" on the Consolidated Statements of Income,
while gains and losses arising from the settlements of the derivatives entered into for the purpose of cash
management are included in the line item "foreign exchange gains (losses)" on the Consolidated Statements of
Income. For more information, please refer to Note 22.
Share Options and Other Compensation Plans
Share options granted pursuant to AltaGas' share option plan ("Share Options") are recorded using fair value.
Compensation expense is measured at the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton model and is
recognized over the vesting period of the options. Consideration received by AltaGas on exercise of the Share
Options is credited to shareholders’ equity.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 80
AltaGas has a phantom unit plan ("Phantom Plan") for eligible employees, officers, and directors, which includes two
types of awards: restricted units ("RUs") and performance units ("PUs"). AltaGas’ RUs and PUs are valued based on
the dividends declared during the vesting period and the weighted average share price of AltaGas' common shares
multiplied by the units outstanding at the end of the vesting period. Upon vesting, the RUs and PUs are paid in
cash. All PUs are also subject to a performance multiplier ranging from 0 to 2 dependent on the Corporation's
performance relative to performance targets as approved by the Board of Directors. Compensation expense is
recognized using the liability method and is recorded as operating and administrative expense over the vesting
period. A change in value of the RUs or PUs is recognized in the period the change occurs. Forfeitures are
recognized when they occur instead of estimating the number of awards that are expected to vest.
In addition, AltaGas has a deferred share unit plan ("DSUP") for directors, officers, and eligible employees as an
additional form of long-term variable compensation incentive. Although the DSUP is available to directors, officers,
and eligible employees, AltaGas currently only grants deferred share units ("DSUs") under the DSUP as a form of
director compensation. The DSUs granted are fully vested upon being credited to a participant’s account, the
participant is entitled to payment upon retirement, and payment is not subject to satisfaction of any requirements
as to any minimum period of membership or employment or other conditions. DSUs are accounted for at fair value.
Compensation expense is determined based on the fair value of the DSUs on the date of the grant and fluctuations
in fair value are recognized in the period the change occurs. Forfeitures are recognized when they occur instead of
estimating the number of awards that are expected to vest.
Pension Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits
AltaGas maintains defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans, and other post-retirement benefit
plans for eligible employees. Contributions made by the Corporation to the defined contribution plans are
expensed in the period in which the contribution occurs.
The cost of defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefits is actuarially determined using the
projected benefit method prorated based on service and Management’s best estimate of expected plan investment
performance, salary escalation, retirement ages of employees, expected health care costs, and other actuarial
factors including discount rates and mortality. Pension plan assets are measured at fair value. The expected return
on plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for each asset class in the plan portfolio. The
projected benefit obligation is discounted using the market interest rate on high-quality debt instruments with cash
flows matching the timing and amount of benefit payments.
Unrecognized actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the benefit obligation and the fair
value of plan assets or the market-related value of assets along with any unamortized past service costs and credits
are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected average remaining service life of active employees.
AltaGas recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of its pension and post-retirement benefit plans as either
assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and past service
costs and credits that arise during the period are recognized in OCI or a regulatory asset or liability.
For certain regulated utilities, the Corporation expects to recover pension expense in future rates and therefore
records unrecognized balances as either regulatory assets or liabilities. The regulatory assets or liabilities are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected average remaining service life of active employees.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 81
Income Taxes
Income taxes for the Corporation and its subsidiaries are calculated using the liability method of accounting for
income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences
between the carrying value and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates
and laws that are in effect in the periods in which the differences are expected to be settled or realized. Deferred
income tax assets are routinely reviewed, and a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets
if it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The financial statement effects of an uncertain tax position are recognized when it is more likely than not, based on
technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. The current and
deferred tax impact is equal to the largest amount, considering possible settlement outcomes, that is greater than
50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the taxing authorities.
Investment tax credits are recognized as reductions to income tax expense over the estimated service lives of the
related properties.
The rate-regulated natural gas distribution subsidiaries recognize a separate regulatory asset or liability for the
amount of deferred income taxes expected to be recovered from, or paid to, customers in the future. Any tax
related interest and/or penalty incurred is included in interest expense.
Net Income per Share
Basic net income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Dilutive net income per common share is calculated using the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common shares related to the Corporation’s share-
based compensation awards.
The potentially dilutive impact of the share-based compensation awards is determined using the treasury stock
method. Under the treasury stock method, awards are treated as if they had been exercised with any proceeds
used to repurchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Any incremental difference
between the assumed number of shares issued and purchased is included in the diluted share computation.
Contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation and other sources are recorded when it
is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Any such accruals are
adjusted thereafter as additional information becomes available or circumstances change.
Leases
The following are the Corporation’s significant accounting policies:
Leases – Lessee
AltaGas determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in right-of-use ("ROU")
assets, current portion of operating lease liabilities, and long-term operating lease liabilities in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment, current portion of finance lease
liabilities, and long-term finance lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the
obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 82
recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. AltaGas
uses the rate implicit in the lease when readily determinable. When the implicit lease rate is not readily
determinable, AltaGas uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments.
AltaGas includes lessee options to renew or terminate the lease term in the determination of the ROU asset and
lease liability when exercise is reasonably certain. The operating lease ROU asset is adjusted for lease payments
made in advance of the commencement date, initial direct costs, and any lease incentives. Variable lease payments
are based on a rate.
Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in "operating and administrative
expense". Depreciation and interest expense are recorded on finance leases.
Leases – Lessor
AltaGas determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease payments under an operating lease are
recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Variable lease payments are recognized as revenue
as the facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payment is based occur.
AltaGas does not include taxes assessed by governmental authorities, such as sales and related taxes, in the lease
payments or variable lease payments.
ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Effective January 1, 2024, AltaGas adopted the following Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU"):
§
In June 2022, FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03 "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement
of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions". The amendments in this ASU clarify that a
contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the
equity security, and therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. In addition, an entity cannot, as a
separate unit of account, recognize a contractual sale restriction. Equity securities subject to contractual sale
restrictions also require certain additional disclosures. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact
on AltaGas' consolidated financial statements.
§
In March 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-01 "Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements". The
relevant amendments in this ASU require entities to amortize leasehold improvements under common control
over the economic life of the leasehold improvements as long as the lessee controlled the use of the leased
asset. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on AltaGas' consolidated financial statements.
§
In March 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02 "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) -
Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method". The
amendments in this ASU allow entities the option to elect to account for tax equity investments using the
proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met, regardless of the tax credit program from which
the income tax credits are received. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on AltaGas'
consolidated financial statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 83
Effective December 31, 2024, AltaGas adopted the following FASB issued ASU:
§ In November 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07 "Segment Reporting (Topic 280)". This ASU requires all
public entities required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280 to provide: (1) annual and
interim disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker
("CODM"), (2) annual and interim disclosure of other segment items, (3) annual disclosures about reportable
segment profit or loss and assets currently required by Topic 280 in interim periods, (4) disclosure of one or
more measures of segment profit or loss used by the CODM, provided that at least one of the reported
measures includes the segment profit or loss measure that is most consistent with GAAP measurement
principles, (5) disclosure of the title and position of the CODM, and (6) a public entity that has a single
reportable segment must provide all the disclosures required by this ASU and all existing segment disclosures
in Topic 280. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on AltaGas' consolidated financial
statements, but resulted in certain modifications to the segment disclosures. Please refer to Note 31.
FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
In October 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-06 "Disclosure Improvements". The amendments in this ASU modify
the disclosure or presentation requirements of a variety of topics in the codification as a result of FASB's decision
to incorporate disclosures referred to in SEC Release No. 33-10532, which sought to simplify SEC disclosure
requirements. The amendments in this ASU allow users to more easily compare entities subject to the SEC's
existing disclosures with those entities that were not previously subject to the SEC's requirements. This ASU is only
effective upon the removal of the related disclosure from SEC regulations with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The
adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on AltaGas' consolidated financial statements at this
time, but may have an impact in future periods as AltaGas is subject to the scope of this ASU.
In December 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax
Disclosures". The amendments in this ASU require that public business entities on an annual basis: (1) disclose
additional categories about federal, state, and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and (2) provide
additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, entities are required to
annually disclose disaggregated income from continuing operations, income tax expense, and income taxes paid
(net of refunds received) by certain tax authorities and jurisdictions. This ASU is effective for annual periods
beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption of this ASU will have an impact on AltaGas' income tax
disclosures.
In March 2024, FASB issued ASU No. 2024-01 "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)". The
amendments in this ASU provide an illustrative example to assist entities that account for profits interest awards as
compensation to employees or non-employees to reduce (1) complexity in determining whether a profits interest
award is subject to the guidance in Topic 718, and (2) existing diversity in practice. This ASU is effective for annual
periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and interim periods within those annual periods, and should be
applied either (1) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements, or (2) prospectively to
profits interest and similar awards granted or modified on or after the date at which the entity first applies the
amendments. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on
AltaGas' consolidated financial statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 84
In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 "Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense
Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses". This ASU requires
all public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories on an annual and
interim basis in the notes to financial statements. The amendments in this ASU do not change or remove existing
expense disclosure requirements, including their presentation. However, it may affect where that information
appears in the footnotes to the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2026, and for interim reporting period beginning after December 15, 2027. The adoption of this
ASU will have an impact on AltaGas' disclosures.
In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-04 "Debt – Debt With Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic
470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments". The amendments in this ASU clarify the
requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for
as an induced conversion. To account for a settlement of a convertible debt instrument as an induced conversion,
an inducement offer is required to provide the debt holder with, at a minimum, the consideration issuable under the
conversion privileges provided in the terms of the instrument. The amendments do not change the other criteria
that are required to be satisfied to account for a settlement transaction as an induced conversion. This ASU is
effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting
periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted for all entities that have adopted the
amendments in ASU 2020-06. The amendments in this ASU permit an entity to apply the new guidance on either a
prospective or a retrospective basis. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on
AltaGas' consolidated financial statements.
3. Pipestone Acquisition
On December 22, 2023, AltaGas closed the acquisition of natural gas processing and storage infrastructure assets
in the Pipestone area of the Alberta Montney (the "Pipestone Acquisition") with Tidewater Midstream and
Infrastructure Ltd. ("Tidewater") for total cash consideration of $321 million, inclusive of working capital and other
adjustments, as well as approximately 12.5 million AltaGas common shares. The Pipestone Acquisition includes the
Pipestone natural gas processing facility Phase I, the Pipestone Phase II expansion project which is being
developed, the Dimsdale natural gas storage facility, the Pipestone condensate truck-in/truck-out terminal, and the
associated gathering pipeline systems required to operate these assets. Following the completion of key de-risking
milestones in December 2023, AltaGas declared a positive final investment decision ("FID") on the Pipestone Phase
II expansion project.
AltaGas accounted for the acquisition as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting
whereby the acquired assets and assumed liabilities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of
acquisition. The excess of purchase price over estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
recognized as goodwill at the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation representing the consideration paid and the
estimated fair value of the net assets acquired as at December 22, 2023. The purchase price allocation was
completed prior to the end of the measurement period and reflects management's best estimate of the fair value
the acquired assets and liabilities. In 2024, goodwill increased by approximately $7 million (note 9) based on new
information obtained during the measurement period.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 85
Cash consideration, net of working capital and other adjustments
$
321
Shares issued
340
Total purchase consideration
661
Fair value assigned to net assets
Current assets
41
Property, plant and equipment
647
Intangible assets
6
Operating right-of-use assets
3
Long-term investments and other assets
5
Current liabilities
(62)
Asset retirement obligations
(6)
Deferred income taxes
(15)
Operating lease liabilities
(2)
Finance lease liabilities
(96)
Fair value of net assets acquired
$
521
Goodwill
$
140
The final purchase price allocation includes approximately $140 million of goodwill. The goodwill is primarily related
to incremental growth opportunities in the Midstream business as a result of the acquisition and greater financial
flexibility as a result of increased scale and earnings diversification. The goodwill recognized as part of this
transaction is not deductible for income tax purposes, and as such, no deferred taxes have been recorded related
to this goodwill.
4. Provisions on Assets
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Midstream
$
16 $
—
Corporate/Other
4
—
$
20 $
—
Midstream
In 2024, AltaGas recorded a pre-tax provision of $16 million related to the Edmonton Ethane Extraction Plant
("EEEP") due to a decrease in expected future cash flows. The pre-tax provisions were primarily recorded against
property, plant and equipment.
Corporate/Other
In 2024, AltaGas recorded a pre-tax provision of $4 million related to certain co-generation equipment that is no
longer operational and is not expected to be recoverable in the future. The pre-tax provisions were primarily
recorded against property, plant and equipment.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 86
5. Inventory
As at December 31
2024
2023
Natural gas held in storage (a)
$
213 $
282
Renewable energy credits and emission compliance instruments
165
202
Natural gas liquids
122
156
Crude oil and condensate
98
132
Materials and supplies
70
66
Processed finished products
8
9
$
676 $
847
(a)
As at December 31, 2024, $186 million of the natural gas held in storage was held by rate-regulated utilities (2023 - $247 million).
6. Property, Plant and Equipment
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Net book
value
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Net book
value
Utilities
$ 10,959 $
(781) $ 10,178 $
9,472 $
(595) $
8,877
Midstream
5,348
(1,141)
4,207
4,655
(997)
3,658
Corporate/Other
1,022
(753)
269
867
(674)
193
$ 17,329 $
(2,675) $ 14,654 $ 14,994 $
(2,266) $ 12,728
Interest capitalized on long-term capital construction projects for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $13
million (2023 - $2 million).
As at December 31, 2024, the Corporation had approximately $1,391 million (December 31, 2023 - $822 million) of
capital projects under construction that were not yet subject to depreciation.
Depreciation expense related to property, plant and equipment (including assets under capital leases) for the year
ended December 31, 2024 was $439 million (2023 - $394 million).
7. Intangible Assets
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cost
Accumulated
amortization
Net book
value
Cost
Accumulated
amortization
Net book
value
E&T contracts
$
27 $
(20) $
7 $
27 $
(19) $
8
Energy services relationships (a)
99
(99)
—
115
(94)
21
Software
351
(253)
98
309
(219)
90
Land rights
1
—
1
1
—
1
Commodity contracts
9
(8)
1
7
(5)
2
$
487 $
(380) $
107 $
459 $
(337) $
122
(a)
Includes an intangible liability of approximately $18 million related to certain contracts acquired through business combinations with unfavorable terms.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 87
Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $36 million (2023 -
$47 million).
As at December 31, 2024, the Corporation excluded $28 million (December 31, 2023 - $41 million) from the asset
base subject to amortization. Items excluded relate to software assets under development, energy services
relationships associated with projects under construction, and assets with an indefinite life.
The following table sets forth the estimated amortization expense of intangible assets, excluding any amortization
of assets not yet subject to amortization as well as assets with an indefinite life, for the years ended December 31:
2025
$
34
2026
$
30
2027
$
13
2028
$
1
2029
$
1
Thereafter
$
—
8. Leases
Lessee
AltaGas has operating and finance leases for office space, office equipment, field equipment, rail cars, aquatic use,
vehicles, Very Large Gas Carriers ("VLGCs"), power and gas facilities, transmission and distribution assets, and land.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Operating lease cost (includes variable lease payments)
$
136 $
105
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets
12
9
Interest on lease liabilities
8
1
Total finance lease cost
$
20 $
10
Total lease cost
$
156 $
115
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used by finance leases
$
(9) $
(1)
Operating cash flows used by operating leases
$
(127) $
(104)
Financing cash flows used by finance leases
$
(11) $
(10)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities
Operating leases
$
239 $
141
Finance leases
$
42 $
114
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 88
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
As at December 31
2024
2023
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Long-term
$
490 $
337
Total operating lease right-of-use assets
$
490 $
337
Operating lease liabilities
Current
$
(124) $
(92)
Long-term
(412)
(258)
Total operating lease liabilities
$
(536) $
(350)
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross
$
179 $
163
Accumulated depreciation
(36)
(25)
Property and equipment, net
$
143 $
138
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
$
(23) $
(11)
Finance lease liabilities
(126)
(120)
Total finance lease liabilities
$
(149) $
(131)
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases
8.7
6.4
Finance leases
7.9
4.2
Weighted average discount rate (%)
Operating leases
4.75
4.15
Finance leases
7.03
4.56
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 89
Maturity analysis of lease liabilities was as follows (a):
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
2025
$
127 $
24
2026
109
23
2027
89
21
2028
71
19
2029
54
16
Thereafter
227
116
Total lease payments
$
677 $
219
Less: imputed interest
(141)
(70)
Total
$
536 $
149
(a)
Excludes operating leases which are anticipated to commence in future years. Please refer to Note 28 for more details.
Lessor
Certain of AltaGas’ revenues are obtained through take-or-pay contracts whereby AltaGas is the lessor in these
operating lease arrangements. Minimum lease payments received are amortized over the term of the lease.
Contingent rentals are recorded when the condition that created the present obligation to make such payments
occurs.
Maturity analysis of lease receivables was as follows:
Operating
Leases
2025
$
63
2026
61
2027
60
2028
60
2029
59
Thereafter
292
Total
$
595
The carrying value of property, plant, and equipment associated with these leases was approximately $487 million
as at December 31, 2024.
AltaGas manages its risk associated with the residual value of its leased assets through strategically constructing
leased facilities in key commercial regions and retaining the ability to sell commodities and ancillary services via
the merchant market or through commodity sales agreements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 90
9. Goodwill
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Balance, beginning of year
$
5,270 $
5,250
Business acquisition (note 3)
—
133
Adjustment to goodwill on business acquisition (note 3)
7
—
Foreign exchange translation
414
(113)
Balance, end of year
$
5,691 $
5,270
10. Long-Term Investments and Other Assets
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Deferred lease receivable
$
16 $
15
Debt issuance costs associated with credit facilities
5
4
Refundable deposits
10
10
Prepayment on long-term service agreements
62
84
Deferred information technology costs
43
37
Cash calls from joint venture partners
16
19
Contract asset (net of credit losses of $1 million) (notes 22 and 23)
3
36
Rabbi trust (notes 27 and 30)
5
6
Capitalized contract costs
4
4
Financial transmission rights
31
26
Blend-and-extend contract (a)
29
—
Other
31
30
$
255 $
271
(a)
Comprised of a long term asset which was previously classified as a contract asset related to a blend-and-extend contract at the Gordondale facility. Due to the
change in operatorship of the facility in the third quarter of 2024, the contract is no longer in scope of ASC 606 and is now assessed under ASC 842. The asset
will continue to be drawn down into revenue over the remaining term of the contract.
11. Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated VIEs
AltaGas consolidates a VIE where the Corporation is deemed the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a
VIE has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance such
as being the provider of construction, operating and marketing services to the entity. In addition, the primary
beneficiary of a VIE also has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits that could
potentially be significant to the VIE. AltaGas determined that it is the primary beneficiary of the following VIEs:
Ridley Island LPG Export Limited Partnership
On May 5, 2017, AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership ("AltaGas LPG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas, and
Vopak Development Canada Inc. ("Vopak"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koninklijke Vopak N.V. ("Royal Vopak"), a
public company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, formed the Ridley Island LPG Export Limited
Partnership ("RILE LP") to develop, own and operate the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal ("RIPET"). AltaGas’
subsidiaries hold a 70 percent interest while Vopak holds a 30 percent interest in RILE LP. The construction cost of
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 91
RIPET was funded by AltaGas LPG and Vopak in proportion to their respective interests in RILE LP. As part of the
arrangements, AltaGas entered into a long-term agreement for the capacity of RIPET with RILE LP, and AltaGas and
certain of its subsidiaries provide operating services to RILE LP.
AltaGas has determined that RILE LP is a VIE in which it holds variable interests and is the primary beneficiary. In
the determination that AltaGas is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, AltaGas noted that it has the power to direct
the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance through the operating and marketing
services provided to RILE LP. In addition, AltaGas has the obligation to absorb the losses and the right to receive
the benefits that could potentially be significant to RILE LP through the long-term agreement for the capacity of
RIPET. As such, AltaGas has consolidated RILE LP.
The assets of RILE LP are the property of RILE LP and are not available to AltaGas for any other purpose. RILE LP’s
asset balances can only be used to settle its own obligations. The liabilities of RILE LP do not represent additional
claims against AltaGas’ general assets. AltaGas’ exposure to loss as a result of its interest as a limited partner is its
net investment. The terms of the long-term capacity agreement between AltaGas LPG and RILE LP provide for a
return on and of capital and reimbursement of RIPET's operating costs by AltaGas LPG in accordance with the
terms set out in the agreement.
The following table represents amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets attributable to RILE LP:
As at
December 31,
2024
December
31, 2023
Current assets
$
9 $
8
Property, plant and equipment
343
349
Long-term investments and other assets
39
42
Current liabilities
(18)
(15)
Asset retirement obligations
(5)
(5)
Net assets
$
368 $
379
Ridley Island Energy Export Facility Limited Partnership
On April 4, 2023, AltaGas LPG and Vopak formed the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility Limited Partnership
("REEF LP") to develop, own, and operate the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility ("REEF"). AltaGas’ subsidiaries and
Vopak each hold a 50 percent interest in REEF LP. The construction cost of REEF is being funded by AltaGas LPG
and Vopak in proportion to their respective interests in REEF LP. As part of the project definitive agreements,
AltaGas entered into a long-term agreement for 100 percent of the capacity of REEF with REEF LP. Additionally,
AltaGas and certain of its subsidiaries have been contracted to provide operating and project development
services to REEF LP.
AltaGas has determined that REEF LP is a VIE in which it holds variable interests and is the primary beneficiary. In
the determination that AltaGas is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, AltaGas noted that it has the power to direct
the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance through its control of all operational
and commercial aspects of the project. In addition, AltaGas has the obligation to absorb the losses and the right to
receive the benefits that could potentially be significant to REEF LP through the long-term agreement for the
capacity of REEF. As such, AltaGas has consolidated REEF LP.
The assets of REEF LP are the property of REEF LP and are not available to AltaGas for any purpose other than as
described in the long-term capacity agreement. REEF LP’s asset balances can only be used to settle its own
obligations and the liabilities of REEF LP do not represent additional claims against AltaGas' general assets.
AltaGas’ exposure to loss as a result of its interest as a limited partner is its net investment. AltaGas and Royal
Vopak have provided limited guarantees for the obligations of their respective subsidiaries for the construction cost
of REEF. With the commencement of commercial operations at REEF, the terms of the long-term capacity
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 92
agreement between AltaGas LPG and REEF LP provide for a return on and of capital and reimbursement of REEF's
operating costs by AltaGas LPG in accordance with the terms set out in the agreement.
The following table represents amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets attributable to REEF LP:
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Current assets
$
59 $
7
Property, plant and equipment
312
65
Operating right of use assets
56
—
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
(3)
—
Other long-term liabilities
(1)
—
Operating lease liabilities
(55)
—
Net assets
$
368 $
72
AltaGas Hybrid Trust
On January 11, 2022, AltaGas closed its offering of $300 million of 5.25 percent Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated
Notes, Series 1 (Note 15). In conjunction with the debt offering, AltaGas issued $300 million in Preferred Shares,
Series 2022-A, to be held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as
trustee. The Preferred Shares were issued to satisfy the obligations under the indenture governing the associated
Series 1 Subordinated Notes. Following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of
AltaGas, subject to certain exceptions, the Series 2022-A Preferred Shares would be delivered to the holders of
the Series 1 Subordinated Notes. Upon delivery of the Series 2022-A Preferred Shares, the Series 1 Subordinated
Notes would be immediately and automatically surrendered and cancelled and all rights of any Series 1
Subordinated Notes will automatically cease.
On August 17, 2022, AltaGas closed its offering of $250 million of 7.35 percent Fixed-to-Fixed Subordinated Notes,
Series 2 (Note 15). In conjunction with the debt offering, AltaGas issued $250 million in Preferred Shares, Series
2022-B, to be held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee.
The Preferred Shares were issued to satisfy the obligations under the indenture governing the associated Series 2
Subordinated Notes. Following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of AltaGas,
subject to certain exceptions, the Series 2022-B Preferred Shares would be delivered to the holders of the Series 2
Subordinated Notes. Upon delivery of the Series 2022-B Preferred Shares, the Series 2 Subordinated Notes would
be immediately and automatically surrendered and cancelled and all rights of any Series 2 Subordinated Notes will
automatically cease.
On November 10, 2023, AltaGas closed its offering of $200 million of 8.90 percent Fixed-to-Fixed Subordinated
Notes, Series 3 (Note 15). In conjunction with the debt offering, AltaGas issued $200 million in Preferred Shares,
Series 2023-A, to be held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as
trustee. The Preferred Shares were issued to satisfy the obligations under the indenture governing the associated
Series 3 Subordinated Notes. Following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of
AltaGas, subject to certain exceptions, the Series 2023-A Preferred Shares would be delivered to the holders of the
Series 3 Subordinated Notes. Upon delivery of the Series 2023-A Preferred Shares, the Series 3 Subordinated
Notes would be immediately and automatically surrendered and cancelled and all rights of any Series 3
Subordinated Notes will automatically cease.
The only assets held by the AltaGas Hybrid Trust are the Series 2022-A, Series 2022-B and Series 2023-A
Preferred Shares.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 93
AltaGas has determined that AltaGas Hybrid Trust is a VIE in which it holds variable interests and is the primary
beneficiary. In the determination that AltaGas is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, AltaGas noted that it has the
power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance through its role as the
sole administrative agent. In addition, AltaGas has the obligation to absorb the administrative expenses that are
significant to the trust through the associated administrative agreement. As such, AltaGas has consolidated the
AltaGas Hybrid Trust.
Unconsolidated VIE
Strathcona Storage Limited Partnership ("SSLP")
AltaGas owns an interest in SSLP, a partnership formed with ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. to construct, operate, and
maintain underground NGL storage caverns at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The facility currently has five
underground NGL storage salt caverns.
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas held a 40 percent equity investment in SSLP with a carrying value of $127 million
(2023 - $130 million). SSLP is not consolidated by AltaGas and instead is accounted for by the equity method of
accounting. AltaGas is not the primary beneficiary of SSLP and it does not have the power to direct the activities
most significant to the economic performance of SSLP. The maximum financial exposure to loss as a result of the
involvement with this VIE is equal to AltaGas' net investment in SSLP.
12. Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method
Carrying value as
at December 31
Equity income for
the year ended
December 31
Description
Location
Ownership
Percentage
2024
2023
2024
2023
Eaton Rapids Gas Storage System
United States
50 $
30 $
28 $
3 $
3
MVP (a) (b)
United States
10
596
511
50
45
Sarnia Airport Storage Pool LP
Canada
50
15
16
1
1
Petrogas Terminals Penn LLC
United States
50
1
1
—
—
Strathcona Storage LP
Canada
40
127
130
6
6
$
769 $
686 $
60 $
55
(a)
The equity method is considered appropriate because MVP is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent, resulting
in AltaGas exercising a more than minor influence over the investee's operating and financing policies.
(b)
Equity income includes AFUDC prior to June 2024 and equity earnings from income generated by MVP subsequent to being placed in-service on June 14,
2024. Earnings after June 14, 2024 also include the amortization of certain basis differences.
The carrying amount of certain equity investments differs from the amount of the underlying equity in net assets.
These basis differences include amounts related to purchase accounting adjustments, capitalized interest,
provisions on assets, and a contractual cap on contributions to MVP.
Meade Escrow Proceeds
In 2019, AltaGas completed the disposition of its investment in Meade Pipeline Co. LLC ("Meade"), which held WGL
Midstream's indirect, non-operating interest in the Central Penn pipeline. Upon close of the sale, various escrow
accounts were established to provide the purchaser a form of recourse for the settlement of indemnification
obligations. In the third quarter of 2024, AltaGas received approximately $14 million (US$10 million) of cash
proceeds from the indemnity escrow account. As a result, AltaGas recognized a pre-tax gain on disposition of
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 94
approximately $14 million in the Consolidated Statements of Income under the line item "other income" for the year
ended December 31, 2024.
Summarized combined financial information, assuming a 100 percent ownership interest in AltaGas’ equity
investments listed above, is as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Revenues
$
691 $
543
Expenses
(233)
(28)
$
458 $
515
As at December 31
2024
2023
Current assets
$
313 $
476
Property, plant and equipment
$
14,152 $
11,633
Long-term investments and other assets
$
17 $
16
Current liabilities
$
(112) $
(498)
Other long-term liabilities
$
(16) $
(17)
13. Short-term Debt
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Commercial paper (a)
$
10 $
129
$
10 $
129
(a)
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas' weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding was 4.7 percent (December 31, 2023 - 5.7 percent).
Credit Facilities
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas held a $70 million (December 31, 2023 - $70 million) unsecured demand
revolving operating credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank. Draws on the facility can be by way of prime
loans, U.S. base-rate loans, Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") loans, or letters of credit. As at
December 31, 2024, there were no outstanding bank loans under this facility (December 31, 2023 - $nil).
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas held a US$322 million (December 31, 2023 - US$322 million) unsecured bilateral
letter of credit demand facility with a Canadian chartered bank. Borrowings on the facility incur fees and interest at
rates relevant to the nature of the draws made. Letters of credit outstanding under this facility as at December 31,
2024 were $251 million (December 31, 2023 - $252 million).
WGL and Washington Gas use short-term debt in the form of commercial paper and advances under its syndicated
bank credit facilities to fund seasonal cash requirements. Revolving committed credit facilities are maintained in an
amount equal to or greater than the expected maximum commercial paper position. As at December 31, 2024,
commercial paper outstanding classified as short-term debt totaled $10 million (December 31, 2023 - $129 million).
In October 2024, the $25 million unsecured bilateral letter of credit demand facility previously held by Petrogas
was terminated.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 95
14. Long-Term Debt
As at
Maturity date
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Credit facilities
$2.3 billion unsecured extendible revolving facility (a)
2-May-2028
$
— $
484
US$150 million unsecured extendible revolving facility
20-Dec-2026
104
86
Commercial paper (b)
Various
253
332
$450 million term loan
n/a
—
449
AltaGas Ltd. MTNs
$200 million Senior unsecured - 4.40 percent
15-Mar-2024
—
200
$350 million Senior unsecured - 1.23 percent
18-Mar-2024
—
350
$300 million Senior unsecured - 3.84 percent
15-Jan-2025
300
300
$500 million Senior unsecured - 2.16 percent
10-Jun-2025
500
500
$350 million Senior unsecured - 4.12 percent
7-Apr-2026
350
350
$47 million Senior unsecured - 4.64 percent (c)
15-May-2026
47
400
$200 million Senior unsecured - 2.17 percent
16-Mar-2027
200
200
$200 million Senior unsecured - 3.98 percent
4-Oct-2027
200
200
$500 million Senior unsecured - 2.08 percent
30-May-2028
500
500
$400 million Senior unsecured - 4.67 percent
8-Jan-2029
400
—
$200 million Senior unsecured - 2.48 percent
30-Nov-2030
200
200
$350 million Senior unsecured - 5.14 percent
14-Mar-2034
350
—
$21 million Senior unsecured - 5.16 percent (d)
13-Jan-2044
21
100
$108 million Senior unsecured - 4.50 percent (e)
15-Aug-2044
108
300
$68 million Senior unsecured - 4.99 percent (f)
4-Oct-2047
68
250
$500 million Senior unsecured - 5.60 percent
14-Mar-2054
500
—
WGL and Washington Gas MTNs and private placement notes
US$41 million Senior unsecured - 5.44 percent
11-Aug-2025
58
54
US$53 million Senior unsecured - 6.62 to 6.82 percent
Oct 2026
76
70
US$72 million Senior unsecured - 6.40 to 6.57 percent
Feb - Sep 2027
104
95
US$52 million Senior unsecured - 6.57 to 6.85 percent
Jan - Mar 2028
75
69
US$9 million Senior unsecured - 7.50 percent
1-Apr-2030
12
11
US$150 million Senior unsecured - 6.06 percent
14-Oct-2033
216
199
US$50 million Senior unsecured - 5.70 to 5.78 percent
Jan - Mar 2036
72
66
US$75 million Senior unsecured - 5.21 percent
3-Dec-2040
107
99
US$75 million Senior unsecured - 5.00 percent
15-Dec-2043
107
99
US$300 million Senior unsecured - 4.22 to 4.60 percent
Sep - Nov 2044
432
397
US$450 million Senior unsecured - 3.80 percent
15-Sep-2046
647
595
US$400 million Senior unsecured - 3.65 percent
15-Sep-2049
576
529
US$200 million Senior unsecured - 2.98 percent
15-Dec-2051
288
265
US$25 million Senior unsecured - 5.25 percent
29-Dec-2042
36
33
US$175 million Senior unsecured - 5.33 percent
29-Dec-2052
252
231
US$50 million Senior unsecured - 6.43 percent
15-Oct-2053
72
66
US$100 million Senior unsecured - 5.40 percent (g)
01-Oct-2054
144
—
SEMCO long-term debt
US$225 million First Mortgage Bonds - 2.45 percent
21-Apr-2030
104
95
US$225 million First Mortgage Bonds - 3.15 percent
21-Apr-2050
323
298
Fair value adjustment on WGL acquisition
77
74
$
7,879 $
8,546
Less: unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs
(29)
(19)
$
7,850 $
8,527
Less: current portion
(858)
(999)
$
6,992 $
7,528
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 96
(a)
Includes a $1.7 billion four-year extendable committed revolving tranche which matures in May 2028 and a $600 million three-year extendable side car
revolving tranche which matures in May 2027.
(b)
Commercial paper is supported by the availability of long-term committed credit facilities maturing in 2026. Commercial paper intended to be repaid within the
next year is recorded as short-term debt (Note 13).
(c)
Prior to the partial debt extinguishment in the fourth quarter of 2024 as discussed below, this note had a face value of $400 million.
(d)
Prior to the partial debt extinguishment in the fourth quarter of 2024 as discussed below, this note had a face value of $100 million.
(e)
Prior to the partial debt extinguishment in the fourth quarter of 2024 as discussed below, this note had a face value of $300 million.
(f)
Prior to the partial debt extinguishment in the fourth quarter of 2024 as discussed below, this note had a face value of $250 million.
(g)
Pursuant to the note purchase agreement executed on October 1, 2024, an additional US$100 million will be issued on April 1, 2025 at 4.84 percent with a
maturity date of April 1, 2035.
MTN Debt Extinguishment
In the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas executed a partial debt extinguishment of certain of its MTNs, resulting in the
derecognition of approximately $806 million of previously issued MTNs for total consideration of $793 million. At
transaction close, AltaGas recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $4 million on the derecognition of the MTNs
on the Consolidated Statements of Income under the line item "other income" for the year ended December 31,
2024. This amount is net of a hedge loss on a bond forward contract of approximately $5 million, which was
entered into for the purpose of hedging the interest rate exposure on the partial debt extinguishment.
Credit Facilities
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas held $2.3 billion (December 31, 2023 - $2.3 billion) of unsecured revolving credit
facilities. These facilities were amended in 2024 and include a $1.7 billion four-year extendable committed
revolving tranche which matures in May 2028, and a $600 million three-year extendable side car revolving tranche
which matures in May 2027. Draws on the facilities can be by way of prime loans, U.S. base-rate loans, SOFR loans,
or letters of credit. There were no outstanding bank loans under this facility as at December 31, 2024
(December 31, 2023 - $484 million).
On June 28, 2024, AltaGas cancelled and repaid its $450 million unsecured two-year term credit facility in full,
which was set to mature in August 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $450 million). As at December 31, 2023, there were
$449 million of outstanding bank loans under this facility.
As at December 31, 2024, WGL held a US$300 million (December 31, 2023 - US$300 million) unsecured revolving
credit facility. Draws on the facility can be by way of prime loans, U.S. base-rate loans, LIBOR loans, or letters of
credit. There were no outstanding loans under this facility as at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
As at December 31, 2024, Washington Gas held a US$450 million (December 31, 2023 - US$450 million)
unsecured revolving credit facility. Draws on the facility can be by way of prime loans, U.S. base-rate loans, LIBOR
loans, or letters of credit. There were no outstanding loans under this facility as at December 31, 2024 or
December 31, 2023.
WGL and Washington Gas use debt in the form of commercial paper and advances under its credit facilities to
provide short-term liquidity. Revolving committed credit facilities are maintained in an amount equal to or greater
than the expected maximum commercial paper position. As at December 31, 2024, outstanding commercial paper
classified as long-term debt totaled $253 million (December 31, 2023 - $332 million).
As at December 31, 2024, SEMCO held a US$150 million (December 31, 2023 - US$150 million) unsecured
extendible revolving facility. Draws on the facility can be by way of letters of credit, Alternate Base Rate or
Eurodollar loans. There were US$72 million outstanding bank loans under this facility as at December 31, 2024
(December 31, 2023 - US$65 million).
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 97
15. Subordinated Hybrid Notes
As at
Maturity date
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
$300 million Subordinated Notes, Series 1 - 5.25 percent (a)
11-Jan-2082
$
300 $
300
$250 million Subordinated Notes, Series 2 - 7.35 percent (b)
17-Aug-2082
250
250
$200 million Subordinated Notes, Series 3 - 8.90 percent (c)
10-Nov-2083
200
200
US$900 million Subordinated Notes - 7.20 percent (d) (e)
15-Oct-2054
1,295
—
$
2,045 $
750
Less: debt issuance costs
(23)
(8)
$
2,022 $
742
(a)
For the initial 10 years, the Notes carry a fixed interest rate. From January 11, 2032, and on every fifth anniversary of such date thereafter, the interest rate will
reset for the subsequent fixed rate period at a rate per annum equal to the five year Government of Canada yield plus for the period from January 11, 2032 to,
but excluding, January 11, 2052, 3.82 percent and for the period from January 11, 2052 to, but excluding, the maturity date, 4.57 percent.
(b)
For the initial 5 years, the Notes carry a fixed interest rate. From August 17, 2027, and on every fifth anniversary of such date thereafter, the interest rate will
reset for the subsequent fixed rate period at a rate per annum equal to the five year Government of Canada yield plus for the period from August 17, 2027 to,
but excluding, August 17, 2032, 4.54 percent, for the period from August 17, 2032, to, but excluding, August 17, 2047, 4.79 percent, and for the period from
August 17, 2047, to, but excluding, the maturity date, 5.54 percent.
(c)
For the initial 5 years, the Notes carry a fixed interest rate. From November 10, 2028, and on every fifth anniversary of such date thereafter, the interest rate will
reset for the subsequent fixed rate period at a rate per annum equal to the five year Government of Canada yield plus for the period from November 10, 2028
to, but excluding, November 10, 2033, 5.09 percent, for the period from November 10, 2033 to, but excluding, November 10, 2048, 5.34 percent, and for the
period from November 10, 2048, to, but excluding, the Maturity date, 6.09 percent.
(d)
For the initial 10 years, the Notes carry a fixed interest rate. From October 15, 2034, the interest rate will reset for the subsequent fixed rate period at a rate per
annum equal to the five year treasury rate plus 3.57 percent.
(e)
In the third quarter of 2024, AltaGas concurrently executed cross-currency swaps totaling US$900 million, which will convert the U.S. dollar principal and
interest payments of these Notes into Canadian dollars and apply an effective annual interest rate of 6.90 percent, which is based on the initial converted
Canadian principal amount of approximately $1.2 billion. Refer to Note 22 for more details.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, AltaGas recorded interest expense of $75 million on the subordinated
hybrid notes (2023 - $37 million).
16. Asset Retirement Obligations
As at December 31
2024
2023
Balance, beginning of year
$
455 $
458
Obligations acquired
—
5
New obligations
1
—
Obligations settled (note 26) (a)
(10)
(15)
Revision in estimated cash flow
2
(3)
Accretion expense (b)
19
26
Foreign exchange translation
31
(9)
Reclassified to regulatory liabilities
(8)
(7)
Total ARO, end of the year
$
490 $
455
Less: current portion (included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities)
(8)
(7)
Long-term portion
$
482 $
448
(a)
Includes a non-cash gain on settlement of approximately $7 million.
(b)
Certain amounts relating to Utility asset retirement obligations are recorded through regulatory assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets due to
regulatory treatment. The remaining portion is recorded through the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The majority of the asset retirement obligations are associated with distribution and transmission systems in the
Utilities segment.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 98
AltaGas estimates the undiscounted cash required to settle the asset retirement obligations, excluding growth for
inflation, at December 31, 2024 was $842 million (December 31, 2023 - $759 million).
The asset retirement obligations have been recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements at estimated values
discounted at rates between 3.1 and 7.9 percent (December 31, 2023 - between 2.0 to 8.4 percent) and are
expected to be incurred between 2025 and 2142 (December 31, 2023 - between 2024 and 2141). No assets have
been legally restricted for settlement of the estimated liability.
17. Environmental Matters
AltaGas is subject to federal, provincial, state and local laws and regulations related to environmental matters.
These laws and regulations may require expenditures over a long time frame to control environmental effects.
Almost all of the environmental liabilities AltaGas has recorded are for costs expected to be incurred to remediate
sites where AltaGas or a predecessor affiliate operated manufactured gas plants ("MGPs"). Estimates of liabilities for
environmental response costs are difficult to determine with precision because of the various factors that can affect
their ultimate level. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
▪
the complexity of the site;
▪
changes in environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels;
▪
the number of regulatory agencies or other parties involved;
▪
new technology that renders previous technology obsolete or experience with existing technology that
proves ineffective;
▪
the level of remediation required; and
▪
variations between the estimated and actual period of time that must be dedicated to respond to an
environmentally-contaminated site.
AltaGas has identified up to twelve sites where it or its predecessors may have operated MGPs. In connection with
these operations, AltaGas is aware that coal tar and certain other by-products of the gas manufacturing process are
present at or near some former sites and may be present at others.
As at December 31, 2024, a liability of $24 million has been recorded on an undiscounted basis related to future
environmental response costs (December 31, 2023 - $12 million) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the line
items “accounts payable and accrued liabilities" and "other long-term liabilities”. These estimates principally include
the minimum liabilities associated with a range of environmental response costs expected to be incurred. As at
December 31, 2024, AltaGas estimated the maximum liability associated with all of its sites to be approximately $53
million (December 31, 2023 - $54 million). The estimates were determined by AltaGas’ environmental experts,
based on experience in remediating MGP sites and advice from legal counsel and environmental consultants. The
variation between the recorded and estimated maximum liability primarily results from differences in the number of
years that will be required to perform environmental response processes and the extent of remediation that may be
required.
As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas reported a regulatory asset of $28 million (December 31, 2023 - $16 million) for
the portion of environmental response costs that are expected to be recoverable in future rates (Note 20).
In 2023, AltaGas received a Directive Letter from the Department of Energy and Environment ("DOEE") related to a
MGP that was formerly owned by Washington Gas known as the “West Station Gas Works.” The Directive Letter
requests certain information and a site investigation. The Site Investigation Work Plan was approved by DOEE on
April 19, 2024. AltaGas is unable to estimate the total amount of potential costs or timing associated with the site
investigation at this time. AltaGas has accrued an amount for estimated information request response costs based
on a potential range of estimates.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 99
18. Other Long-term Liabilities
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Deferred revenue
$
18 $
16
Customer advances for construction
6
13
Merger commitments
5
3
Non-retirement employee benefits (a)
65
51
Uncertain tax positions (note 19)
11
20
Other
22
21
$
127 $
124
(a)
Consists of long-term portion of liabilities relating to employee incentive plans and other non-retirement related employee benefits.
19. Income Taxes
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Income before income taxes - consolidated
$
746 $
912
Statutory income tax rate (%)
23.0
23.0
Expected taxes at statutory rates
$
172 $
210
Add (deduct) the tax effect of:
Permanent differences
$
1 $
—
Statutory and other rate differences
10
(1)
Deferred income tax recovery on regulated assets
(11)
(16)
Tax differences on divestitures and transactions
—
37
Previously unrecognized losses
(29)
—
Other
(5)
(7)
$
138 $
223
Income tax provision
Current
$
41 $
43
Deferred
97
180
$
138 $
223
Effective income tax rate (%)
18.5
24.5
Net deferred income tax liabilities were composed of the following:
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
PP&E and intangible assets
$
2,351 $
1,969
Regulatory assets
(110)
(166)
Tax pools, deferred financing, and compensation
(433)
(179)
Other
(87)
(90)
Valuation allowance
73
2
$
1,794 $
1,536
The amount shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as deferred income tax liabilities represents the net
differences between the tax basis and book carrying values on the Corporation's balance sheets at enacted tax
rates.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 100
As at December 31, 2024, the Corporation had tax-effected non-capital losses of approximately $228 million, which
will be available to offset future taxable income. If not used, these losses will expire between 2029 and 2044.
On June 20, 2024, Bills C-59 and C-69, which include the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation
and Canada's Global Minimum Tax Act were enacted in Canada. As at December 31, 2024, the enactment of these
bills did not have a material impact on AltaGas consolidated financial statements.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
On an annual basis, the Corporation and its subsidiaries file tax returns in Canada and various foreign jurisdictions.
In Canada, AltaGas' federal and provincial tax returns for the years 2015 to 2024 remain subject to examination by
taxation authorities. In the United States, the federal and state tax returns for the years 2021 to 2024 remain
subject to examination by the taxation authorities.
Management determined that the following provision was required for uncertainty on income taxes during the year:
Year ended December 31
2024
2023
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year
$
20 $
20
Gross increases for tax positions of current year
2
—
Settlements with taxation authorities
(9)
—
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year (a)
$
13 $
20
(a)
As at December 31, 2024, approximately $2 million is included in "other current liabilities" (December 31, 2023 - $nil).
20. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
AltaGas accounts for certain transactions in accordance with ASC 980, Regulated Operations. AltaGas refers to this
accounting guidance for regulated entities as “regulatory accounting”. Under regulatory accounting, utilities are
permitted to defer expenses and income as regulatory assets and liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets when it is probable that those expenses and income will be allowed in the rate-setting process in a
period different from the period in which they would have been reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income
by a non-rate-regulated entity. These deferred regulatory assets and liabilities are included in the Consolidated
Statements of Income in future periods when the amounts are reflected in customer rates. If an application is filed
to modify customer rates with certain regulatory commissions, AltaGas is permitted to charge customers new rates,
subject to refund, until the regulatory commission renders a final decision. During this interim period, a provision is
recorded for a rate refund regulatory liability based on the difference between the amount collected in rates and
the amount expected to be recovered from a final regulatory decision.
Management’s assessment of the probability of recovery or pass-through of regulatory assets and liabilities
requires judgment and interpretation of laws and regulatory agency orders, rules, and rate-making conventions.
The relevant regulatory bodies are the MPSC, PSC of DC, PSC of MD, and SCC of VA.
If, for any reason, the Corporation ceases to meet the criteria for application of regulatory accounting for all or part
of its operations, the regulatory assets and liabilities related to those portions ceasing to meet such criteria would
be de-recognized from the Consolidated Balance Sheets and included in the Consolidated Statements of Income
for the period in which the discontinuance of regulatory accounting occurs. Criteria that give rise to the
discontinuance of regulatory accounting include: (i) increasing competition that restricts the ability of the
Corporation to charge prices sufficient to recover specific costs, and (ii) a significant change in the manner in which
rates are set by regulatory agencies from cost-based regulation to another form of regulation. The Corporation’s
review of these criteria currently supports the continued application of regulatory accounting for all its utilities.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 101
The following table summarizes the regulatory assets and liabilities recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
as well as the remaining period, as at December 31, 2024 and 2023, over which the Corporation expects to realize
or settle the assets or liabilities:
As at December 31
2024
2023
Recovery
Period
Regulatory assets - current
Deferred cost of gas (a)
$
1 $
11
Less than one year
Accelerated replacement recovery mechanisms (b)
24
22
Less than one year
Interruptible sharing (c)
5
1
Less than one year
Energy optimization costs
8
4
Less than one year
Virginia and Maryland revenue normalization (c)
54
20
Less than one year
$
92 $
58
Regulatory assets - non-current
Deferred regulatory costs (c) (d)
$
102 $
74
1 - 51 years
Future recovery of pension and other retirement benefits (c)
1
1
Various
Future recovery of non-retirement employee benefits (c) (e)
4
4
Various
Deferred environmental costs (c) (f)
28
16
Various
Deferred loss on debt transactions and derivative instruments (c) (g)
87
84
Various
Deferred future income taxes (c) (h)
140
97
Various
Energy efficiency program - Maryland (i)
45
39
Various
COVID-19 costs (j)
2
2
Various
D.C. rate case (k)
8
6
Various
Other
13
6
Various
$
430 $
329
Regulatory liabilities - current
Deferred cost of gas (a)
$
61 $
67
Less than one year
Federal income tax rate change (l)
1
1
Less than one year
Interruptible sharing (c)
9
2
Less than one year
Virginia and Maryland revenue normalization (a)
5
3
Less than one year
Other
3
12
Less than one year
$
79 $
85
Regulatory liabilities - non-current
Future expense of pension and other retirement benefits (c)
$
316 $
283
Various
Future removal and site restoration costs (m)
441
409
Various
Deferred gain on debt transactions and derivative instruments (c) (g)
1
1
Various
Federal income tax rate change (l)
611
571
Various
Other
11
10
Various
$
1,380 $
1,274
(a)
Washington Gas is not entitled to a rate of return on these assets. Washington Gas is allowed to recover and required to pay, using short-term interest rates,
the carrying costs related to billed gas costs due from and to its customers in D.C. and Virginia jurisdictions.
(b)
Represents amounts for deferred over or under collections of surcharges associated with Washington Gas' accelerated pipeline recovery programs in D.C.,
Maryland, and Virginia.
(c)
Washington Gas is not entitled to a rate of return on these assets.
(d)
Includes deferred gas costs and fair value of derivatives, which are not included in customer bills until settled.
(e)
Represents the timing difference between the recognition of workers compensation and short-term disability costs in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and the way these costs are recovered through rates.
(f)
This balance represents allowed environmental remediation expenditures at SEMCO and Washington Gas sites to be recovered through rates. The recovery
period is over several years.
(g)
The losses or gains on the issuance and extinguishment of debt and interest-rate derivative instruments include unamortized balances from transactions
executed in prior years. These transactions create gains and losses that are amortized over the remaining life of the debt as prescribed by regulatory
accounting requirements. As at December 31, 2024, this also includes a fair value adjustment of $73 million (December 31, 2023 - $70 million) recorded on the
WGL Acquisition in 2018.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 102
(h)
This balance represents amounts due from customers for deferred tax assets and liabilities related to tax benefits/expenses on deductions that flowed directly
to customers prior to the adoption of income tax normalizations for ratemaking purposes and to tax rate changes.
(i)
Represents amounts for deferred credits associated with Washington Gas' participation in the energy conservation and efficiency program EmPOWER in
Maryland that are recovered from customers over time.
(j)
Regulatory assets established to capture and track incremental COVID-19 related costs.
(k)
This balance represents costs incurred in association with D.C. rate cases.
(l)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") was enacted on December 22, 2017, and required the Corporation to revalue its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities in
2018 to the lower federal corporate tax rate of 21 percent, resulting in excess accumulated deferred income taxes. The tax rate reduction created a reduction in
deferred tax liability, which SEMCO and Washington Gas are required to refund to ratepayers.
(m)
This amount and timing of draw down is dependent upon the cost of removal of the underlying utility property, plant, and equipment and its useful life.
21. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
($ millions)
Cash Flow
Hedges
DB pension
and PRB plans
Hedge net
investments
Translation
foreign
operations
Total
Opening balance, January 1, 2024
$
(9) $
(2) $
(148) $
554 $
395
OCI before reclassification
(27)
—
(84)
929
818
Amounts reclassified from OCI
(58)
(2)
—
—
(60)
Current period OCI (pre-tax)
$
(85) $
(2) $
(84) $
929 $
758
Income tax on amounts retained in AOCI
2
—
—
—
2
Net current period OCI
$
(83) $
(2) $
(84) $
929 $
760
Ending balance, December 31, 2024
$
(92) $
(4) $
(232) $
1,483 $
1,155
Opening balance, January 1, 2023
$
— $
(5) $
(173) $
804 $
626
OCI before reclassification
(10)
2
28
(250)
(230)
Amounts reclassified from OCI
1
2
—
—
3
Current period OCI (pre-tax)
$
(9) $
4 $
28 $
(250) $
(227)
Income tax on amounts retained in AOCI
—
(1)
(3)
—
(4)
Net current period OCI
$
(9) $
3 $
25 $
(250) $
(231)
Ending balance, December 31, 2023
$
(9) $
(2) $
(148) $
554 $
395
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI components reclassified
Income statement line
item
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Gains (losses)
Gains (losses)
Cash flow hedges - commodity contracts
Cost of sales
$
(13) $
(1)
Cash flow hedges - cross-currency swap
Foreign exchange gains
(losses)
71
—
DB pension and PRB plans (a)
Other income (loss)
2
(2)
$
60 $
(3)
(a)
Reclassification from AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2024 relates to the partial settlement of WGL's post-retirement benefit plan. Reclassification from
AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2023 relates to the loss on the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan. Refer to Note 27 for more details.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 103
22. Financial Instruments and Financial Risk Management
The Corporation’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, risk
management contracts, certain long-term investments and other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities,
dividends payable, short-term and long-term debt, and certain other current and long-term liabilities.
Fair Value Hierarchy
AltaGas categorizes its financial assets and financial liabilities into one of three levels based on fair value
measurements and inputs used to determine the fair value.
Level 1 - fair values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Fair
values are based on direct observations of transactions involving the same assets or liabilities and no assumptions
are used. Included in this category are publicly traded shares valued at the closing price as at the balance sheet
date.
Level 2 - fair values are determined based on valuation models and techniques where inputs other than quoted
prices included within Level 1 are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. AltaGas enters into
derivative instruments in the futures, over-the-counter and retail markets to manage fluctuations in commodity
prices and foreign exchange rates. The fair values of power, natural gas, NGL, LPG, ocean freight, and crude oil
derivative contracts were calculated using forward prices based on published sources for the relevant period,
adjusted for factors specific to the asset or liability, including basis and location differentials, discount rates, and
currency exchange. The fair value of foreign exchange derivative contracts and cross-currency swaps were
calculated using indicative broker quotes based on observable market data.
Level 3 - fair values are based on inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
AltaGas uses valuation techniques when observable market data is not available. Level 3 derivatives include
physical contracts at illiquid market locations with no observable market data, long-dated positions where
observable pricing is not available over the life of the contract, contracts valued using historical spot price volatility
assumptions, and valuations using indicative broker quotes for inactive market locations. A significant change to
any one of these inputs in isolation could result in a significant upward or downward fluctuation in the fair value
measurement.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each significant class of financial
instruments:
Other current liabilities - the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these
instruments.
Current portion of long-term debt, long-term debt (including debt classified as held for sale), subordinated hybrid
notes, and other long-term liabilities - the fair value of these liabilities was estimated based on discounted future
interest and principal payments using the current market interest rates of instruments with similar terms.
Risk management assets and liabilities - the fair values of power, natural gas, NGL, and crude oil derivative
contracts were calculated using forward prices from published sources for the relevant period. The fair value of
foreign exchange derivative contracts was calculated using quoted market rates. The fair value of Level 3
derivative contracts was calculated using internally developed valuation inputs and pricing models.
Loans and receivables – the fair value of these assets was estimated based on discounted future interest and
principal payments using the current market interest rates of instruments with similar terms.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 104
As at
December 31, 2024
Carrying
Amount
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total Fair
Value
Financial assets
Fair value through net income (a) (b) (c)
Risk management assets - current
$
21 $
— $
7 $
14 $
21
Risk management assets - non-current
47
—
32
15
47
Fair value through regulatory assets (a)
Risk management assets - current
4
—
1
3
4
Risk management assets - non-current
16
—
—
16
16
$
88 $
— $
40 $
48 $
88
Financial liabilities
Fair value through net income (a) (b) (c)
Risk management liabilities - current
$
138 $
— $
115 $
23 $
138
Risk management liabilities - non-current
125
—
70
55
125
Fair value through regulatory liabilities (a)
Risk management liabilities - current
12
—
—
12
12
Risk management liabilities - non-current
35
—
—
35
35
Amortized cost
Current portion of long-term debt
858
—
858
—
858
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
23
—
23
—
23
Long-term debt
6,992
—
6,261
—
6,261
Finance lease liabilities
126
—
126
—
126
Subordinated hybrid notes
2,022
—
2,068
—
2,068
Other current liabilities (d)
54
—
54
—
54
$
10,385 $
— $
9,575 $
125 $
9,700
(a)
To manage price risk associated with acquiring natural gas supply for Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. utility customers, Washington Gas, a subsidiary of the
Corporation, enters into physical and financial derivative transactions. Any gains and losses associated with these derivatives are recorded as regulatory
liabilities or assets, respectively, to reflect the rate treatment for these economic hedging activities. Additionally, as part of its asset optimization program,
Washington Gas enters into derivatives with the primary objective of securing operating margins that Washington Gas will ultimately realize. Regulatory sharing
mechanisms provide for the annual realized profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas' shareholder and customers; therefore,
changes in fair value are recorded through earnings, or as regulatory assets or liabilities to the extent that it is probable that realized gains and losses
associated with these derivative transactions will be included in the rates charged to customers when they are realized.
(b)
Includes the fair value of designated commodity hedging instruments classified as level 2, which amounts to an asset totaling $3 million. The change in fair
value of these instruments is recorded to AOCI. Refer to the Cash Flow Hedges section below for more details.
(c)
Includes the fair value of designated cross-currency swap hedging instruments classified as level 2, which amounts to a liability totaling $16 million. The change
in fair value of these instruments is recorded to AOCI. Refer to the Foreign Exchange Risk and Cash Flow Hedges sections below for more details.
(d)
Excludes non-financial liabilities.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 105
As at
December 31, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Fair Value
Financial assets
Fair value through net income (a) (b)
Risk management assets - current
$
49 $
— $
17 $
32 $
49
Risk management assets - non-current
37
—
12
25
37
Fair value through regulatory assets (a)
Risk management assets - current
5
—
—
5
5
Risk management assets - non-current
20
—
—
20
20
$
111 $
— $
29 $
82 $
111
Financial liabilities
Fair value through net income (a) (b)
Risk management liabilities - current
$
85 $
— $
51 $
34 $
85
Risk management liabilities - non-current
70
—
25
45
70
Fair value through regulatory liabilities (a)
Risk management liabilities - current
12
—
1
11
12
Risk management liabilities - non-current
45
—
—
45
45
Amortized cost
Current portion of long-term debt
999
—
999
—
999
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
11
—
11
—
11
Long-term debt
7,528
—
6,812
—
6,812
Finance lease liabilities
120
—
120
—
120
Subordinated hybrid notes
742
—
700
—
700
Other current liabilities (c)
43
—
43
—
43
$
9,655 $
— $
8,762 $
135 $
8,897
(a)
To manage price risk associated with acquiring natural gas supply for Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. utility customers, Washington Gas, a subsidiary of the
Corporation, enters into physical and financial derivative transactions. Any gains and losses associated with these derivatives are recorded as regulatory
liabilities or assets, respectively, to reflect the rate treatment for these economic hedging activities. Additionally, as part of its asset optimization program,
Washington Gas enters into derivatives with the primary objective of securing operating margins that Washington Gas will ultimately realize. Regulatory sharing
mechanisms provide for the annual realized profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas' shareholder and customers; therefore,
changes in fair value are recorded through earnings, or as regulatory assets or liabilities to the extent that it is probable that realized gains and losses
associated with these derivative transactions will be included in the rates charged to customers when they are realized.
(b)
Includes the fair value of designated commodity hedging instruments classified as level 2, which amounts to a liability totaling $9 million. The change in fair
value of these instruments is recorded to AOCI. Refer to the Cash Flow Hedges section below for more details.
(c)
Excludes non-financial liabilities.
Financial assets and liabilities not included in the fair value hierarchy table include money market funds and short-
term debt. The carrying value of these financial instruments approximate their fair value, which reflects the short-
term maturity and/or normal credit terms of these financial instruments.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 106
The following table includes quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair
value measurement of Level 3 financial instruments as at December 31, 2024:
Net Fair
Value
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable Inputs
Range
Weighted
Average (a)
Natural gas
$
(35) Discounted
Cash Flow
Natural Gas Basis Price (per Dth)
$ (2.00)
- $ 4.07
$
(0.32)
Natural gas
$
(1) Option
Model
Natural Gas Basis Price (per Dth)
$ (2.00)
- $ 3.53
$
(0.43)
Annualized Volatility of Spot Market
Natural Gas
8%
-
65%
29%
Electricity
$
(41) Discounted
Cash Flow
Electricity Congestion Price (per
MWh)
$ (29.28) - $ 137.99 $
13.50
(a)
Unobservable inputs were weighted by transaction volume.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of changes in net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities classified
as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:
For the year ended December 31
2024
2023
Natural Gas
Electricity
Total
Natural Gas
Electricity
Total
Balance, beginning of year
$
(30) $
(23) $
(53) $
(226) $
(166) $
(392)
Gains (losses):
Recorded in income (a)
(9)
26
17
72
168
240
Recorded in regulatory assets (b)
1
—
1
104
—
104
Transfers out of Level 3
—
(1)
(1)
(6)
(5)
(11)
Purchases
—
(2)
(2)
—
(3)
(3)
Settlements
5
(39)
(34)
24
(18)
6
Foreign exchange translation
(3)
(2)
(5)
2
1
3
Balance, end of year
$
(36) $
(41) $
(77) $
(30) $
(23) $
(53)
(a)
For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were unrealized losses and gains of $3 million and $118 million respectively, attributed to derivative
assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
(b)
For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were unrealized gains of $3 million and $98 million respectively, attributed to derivative assets and
liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy may occur based on fluctuations in the valuation and
on the level of observable inputs used to value the instruments from period to period. Transfers into and out of the
different levels of the fair value hierarchy are presented at the fair value as of the beginning of the period. Transfers
out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2024 were due to an increase in valuations using observable
market inputs.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Recorded to revenue
$
12 $
172
Recorded to cost of sales
5
68
$
17 $
240
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 107
Summary of Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Risk Management Contracts Recognized in Net Income
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Natural gas
$
32 $
(12)
Energy exports
48
(78)
Crude oil and NGLs
(3)
(5)
NGL frac spread
(5)
4
Power
12
2
Foreign exchange
(96)
19
$
(12) $
(70)
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities
Certain of AltaGas’ risk management contracts are subject to master netting arrangements that create a legally
enforceable right for a counterparty to offset the related financial assets and financial liabilities. As part of these
master netting agreements, cash, letters of credit and parental guarantees may be required to be posted or
obtained from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk related to both derivative and non-derivative positions.
Collateral balances are also offset against the related counterparties’ derivative positions to the extent the
application would not result in the over-collateralization of those derivative positions on the balance sheet.
As at
December 31, 2024
Derivative
instruments not
designated as
hedging
instruments
Derivative
instruments
designated as
hedging
instruments
Gross amounts of
recognized
assets/liabilities
Gross amounts
of recognized
assets/liabilities
Gross amounts
offset in
balance sheet
Netting
of collateral
Net amounts
presented in
balance sheet
Risk management assets (a)
Natural gas
$
81 $
6 $
(45) $
— $
42
Energy exports
63
—
(36)
—
27
Crude oil and NGLs
1
—
(1)
—
—
Power
60
—
(41)
—
19
$
205 $
6 $
(123) $
— $
88
Risk management liabilities (b)
Natural gas
$
118 $
3 $
(45) $
(4) $
72
Energy exports
100
—
(36)
(10)
54
Crude oil and NGLs
6
—
(1)
—
5
NGL frac spread
4
—
—
—
4
Power
123
—
(41)
—
82
Foreign exchange (c)
77
16
—
—
93
$
428 $
19 $
(123) $
(14) $
310
(a)
Net amount of risk management assets on the Balance Sheet is comprised of risk management assets (current) balance of $25 million and risk management
assets (non-current) balance of $63 million.
(b)
Net amount of risk management liabilities on the Balance Sheet is comprised of risk management liabilities (current) balance of $150 million and risk
management liabilities (non-current) balance of $160 million.
(c)
Includes cross-currency swaps.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 108
As at
December 31, 2023
Derivative
instruments not
designated as
hedging
instruments
Derivative
instruments
designated as
hedging
instruments
Gross amounts of
recognized
assets/liabilities
Gross amounts of
recognized
assets/liabilities
Gross amounts
offset in
balance sheet
Netting
of collateral
Net amounts
presented in
balance sheet
Risk management assets (a)
Natural gas
$
96 $
— $
(44) $
— $
52
Energy exports
34
—
(31)
—
3
Crude oil and NGLs
4
—
(6)
6
4
NGL frac spread
8
—
(7)
—
1
Power
72
—
(40)
—
32
Foreign exchange
19
—
—
—
19
$
233 $
— $
(128) $
6 $
111
Risk management liabilities (b)
Natural gas
$
164 $
9 $
(44) $
(31) $
98
Energy exports
119
—
(31)
(81)
7
Crude oil and NGLs
6
—
(6)
—
—
NGL frac spread
7
—
(7)
—
—
Power
147
—
(40)
—
107
$
443 $
9 $
(128) $
(112) $
212
(a)
Net amount of risk management assets on the Balance Sheet is comprised of risk management assets (current) balance of $54 million and risk management
assets (non-current) balance of $57 million.
(b)
Net amount of risk management liabilities on the Balance Sheet is comprised of risk management liabilities (current) balance of $97 million and risk
management liabilities (non-current) balance of $115 million.
Cash Collateral
The following table presents collateral not offset against risk management assets and liabilities:
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Collateral posted with counterparties
$
30 $
12
Any collateral posted that is not offset against risk management assets and liabilities is included in line item
“prepaid expenses and other current assets” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Collateral received and not offset
against risk management assets and liabilities is included in line item “customer deposits” in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 109
Certain derivative instruments contain contract provisions that require collateral to be posted if the credit rating of
AltaGas or certain of its subsidiaries falls below certain levels. At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
AltaGas has not posted any collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent
features. The following table shows the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-related
contingent features that are in a liability position, as well as the maximum amount of collateral that would be
required if specific credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered:
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Risk management liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features
$
157 $
158
Maximum potential collateral requirements
$
116 $
111
Risks Associated with Financial Instruments
AltaGas is exposed to various financial risks in the normal course of operations such as market risks resulting from
fluctuations in commodity prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates as well as credit risk and liquidity risk.
Commodity Price Risk
AltaGas enters into financial derivative contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. The use
of derivative instruments is governed under formal risk management policies and is subject to parameters set out
by AltaGas’ Risk Management Committee and Board of Directors.
Natural Gas
In the normal course of business, AltaGas purchases and sells natural gas to support its infrastructure business. The
fixed price and market price contracts for both the purchase and sale of natural gas extend to 2033. In addition,
AltaGas may enter into financial derivative contracts as part of WGL’s asset optimization program. WGL optimized
the value of its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources during periods when these
resources are not being used to physically serve utility customers.
AltaGas had the following contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Fixed price
(per GJ)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(GJ)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Sales
3.32 to 10.22
1-106
230,536,993 $
(44)
Purchases
2.09 to 10.36
1-107
530,080,297 $
10
Swaps (a)
3.91 to 7.14
1-52
59,523,634 $
4
(a) Includes approximately 32,391,274 GJ of natural gas swaps designated as hedging instruments that have terms extending until 2029.
December 31, 2023
Fixed price
(per GJ)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(GJ)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Sales
0.80 to 9.38
1-118
233,499,133 $
(27)
Purchases (a)
0.55 to 9.54
1-119
629,298,784 $
(4)
Swaps
1.77 to 9.38
1-62
127,829,390 $
(15)
(a) Includes approximately 15,765,174 GJ of natural gas swaps designated as hedging instruments that have terms extending until 2029.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 110
Crude Oil and NGLs
In the normal course of business, AltaGas utilizes commodity swaps to manage the impact of timing between when
product is purchased and sold in addition to differing indices on purchase and sales. AltaGas had the following
contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Fixed price
(per Bbl)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(Bbl)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Swaps
40.25 to 113.12
1-30
778,564 $
(5)
December 31, 2023
Fixed price
(per Bbl)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(Bbl)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Swaps
33.87 to 106.53
1-8
2,399,972 $
4
Energy Exports
In the normal course of business, AltaGas enters into swaps to lock in a portion of the volumes exposed to the
propane and butane price differentials between North American Indices and the Far East Index for contracts not
under tolling arrangements at RIPET and Ferndale. AltaGas had the following contracts outstanding as at
December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Fixed price
(per Bbl)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(Bbl)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Purchases
27.74 to 44.97
1-99
20,701,782 $
(23)
Propane and butane swaps
6.39 to 150.52
1-27
73,349,061 $
(4)
December 31, 2023
Fixed price
(per Bbl)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(Bbl)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Purchases
14.70 to 22.75
1-51
4,017,118 $
(1)
Propane and butane swaps
7.45 to 147.70
1-15
76,931,889 $
(3)
NGL Frac Spread
In the normal course of business, AltaGas enters into swaps to lock in a portion of the volumes exposed to NGL frac
spread. AltaGas had the following contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Fixed price
Period
(months)
Notional volume
Fair Value
($ millions)
Propane swaps
41.90 to 47.34/Bbl
1-9
1,639,890 Bbl $
(2)
Crude oil swaps
95.88 to 101.60/Bbl
1-9
341,586 Bbl $
(1)
Natural gas swaps
1.31 to 2.29/GJ
1-9
9,650,298 GJ $
(1)
December 31, 2023
Fixed price
Period
(months)
Notional volume
Fair Value
($ millions)
Propane swaps
34.38 to 51.50/Bbl
1-12
1,040,595 Bbl $
5
Crude oil swaps
93.37 to 111.74/Bbl
1-12
194,513 Bbl $
1
Natural gas swaps
1.28 to 3.55/GJ
1-12
7,513,045 GJ $
(5)
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 111
Power
AltaGas sells power to the Alberta Electric System Operator at market prices, as well as through its WGL Energy
Services affiliate, to commercial, industrial and mass market users within the PJM Regional Transmission
Organization at fixed and market prices. AltaGas' strategy is to mitigate the cash flow risk to power prices to
provide predictable earnings. Therefore, AltaGas uses third-party swaps and purchase contracts to fix the prices
over time on a portion of the volumes to mitigate financial exposure associated with the sale contracts. These
power purchase and sale contracts extend to 2029. As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas had no intention to
terminate any contracts prior to maturity. AltaGas had the following contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2024
and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Fixed price
(per MWh)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(MWh)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Power sales
35.83 to 137.99
1-42
5,006,116 $
5
Power purchases
35.83 to 137.99
1-42
5,533,213 $
(6)
Swap purchases
(29.35) to 111.37
1-40
22,382,893 $
(62)
December 31, 2023
Fixed price
(per MWh)
Period
(months)
Notional volume
(MWh)
Fair Value
($ millions)
Power sales
26.98 to 102.04
1-42
5,256,989 $
35
Power purchases
26.98 to 102.04
1-42
6,157,474 $
(43)
Swap purchases
(9.81) to 133.00
1-41
26,220,739 $
(67)
The table below provides the potential impact on pre-tax income due to changes in the fair value of risk
management contracts in place as at December 31, 2024:
Factor
Increase or decrease
to forward prices
Increase or
decrease to income
before tax ($ millions)
PJM power price
US$1/MWh
22
AECO natural gas price
$0.50/GJ
(13)
NYMEX natural gas price
US$0.50/GJ
220
Energy Exports:
Propane Far East Index to domestic supply
$1/Bbl
(5)
Baltic LPG Freight
$1/Bbl
4
NGL frac spread:
Propane
$1/Bbl
(2)
Natural gas
$0.50/GJ
5
Foreign Exchange Risk
AltaGas is exposed to foreign exchange risk as changes in foreign exchange rates may affect the fair value or
future cash flows of the Corporation’s financial instruments. AltaGas has foreign operations whereby the functional
currency is the U.S. dollar. As a result, the Corporation’s earnings, cash flows, and OCI are exposed to fluctuations
resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates. This risk is partially mitigated to the extent that AltaGas has U.S.
dollar-denominated debt outstanding. AltaGas may also enter into foreign exchange forward derivatives to manage
the risk of fluctuating cash flows and earnings due to variations in foreign exchange rates as well as to benefit from
favorable movements in the rates. Any hedges transacted are subject to risk limits and guidelines and are actively
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 112
monitored and managed by AltaGas’ risk management team to ensure they align with AltaGas’ overall financial
strategy.
In the third quarter of 2024, AltaGas executed cross-currency swaps totaling US$900 million to manage the risk of
fluctuating cash flows and earnings associated with the recently issued US$900 million Subordinated Notes (Note
15) as a result of changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates. The cross-currency swaps will convert
the U.S. dollar principal and interest payments of these Subordinated Notes into Canadian dollars and apply an
effective annual interest rate of 6.90 percent on the converted Canadian principal amount of approximately $1.2
billion. AltaGas has designated the cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges as discussed under the Cash Flow
Hedges section below.
AltaGas may designate its external U.S. dollar-denominated debt or certain U.S. dollar-denominated loans that may
give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain or loss as a net investment hedge of its U.S. subsidiaries. As at
December 31, 2024, AltaGas has designated US$645 million of outstanding loans as a net investment hedge
(December 31, 2023 - US$715 million). For the year ended December 31, 2024, unrealized after-tax losses of $84
million on the net investment hedge were recorded in OCI (2023 - unrealized after-tax gains of $25 million).
The following foreign exchange related contracts were outstanding as at December 31, 2024:
Duration
Fair Value
($ millions)
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
Less than 1 year $
(50)
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
More than 1 year $
(27)
Cross-currency swaps
Fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps
10 years $
(16)
The following foreign exchange related contracts were outstanding as at December 31, 2023:
Foreign exchange forward contract
Duration
Fair Value
($ millions)
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
Less than 1 year $
10
Forward USD sales (non-deliverable)
More than 1 year $
9
The following is a summary of gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts recognized in net income:
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
Objective of foreign exchange contract
Losses
Gains
Cash management (a)
$
(9) $
—
Income statement risk management (b)
$
(104) $
25
(a)
Recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) under the line item "foreign exchange gains (losses)".
(b)
Recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) under the line item "revenue".
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 113
Cash Flow Hedges
In the normal course of business, WGL Energy Services purchases natural gas indexed to NYMEX Henry Hub to be
sold to third party customers. WGL Energy Services' risk management objective and strategy is to protect earnings
against the risk of price fluctuations associated with forecasted NYMEX Henry Hub purchases through the use of
the NYMEX Henry Hub financial swaps. Beginning April 1, 2023, WGL Energy Services began prospectively
designating its NYMEX Henry Hub financial swaps as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815 as it
expects that the hedging relationship will be highly effective at achieving offsetting changes in cash flows
attributable to the risk being hedged.
For hedging relationships that qualify as highly effective, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument will be
recorded to AOCI. Amounts in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings in the same period the hedged forecasted
transactions affect earnings, or when non-regulated cost of energy-related sales is recorded. For swaps that settle
the month ahead of the physical transaction, the swap impact will be reclassified into earnings in the subsequent
month when the associated hedged transaction is recorded into earnings. For storage inventory purchases, such
reclassification into earnings will be based on WGL Energy Services' inventory turnover schedules for finished
goods in which the hedged natural gas purchases are used. When applicable, the ineffective portion of a
commodity cash flow hedge will immediately be recognized in earnings. As at December 31, 2024, the estimated
amount of existing gains related to commodity cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified to the income
statement in the next 12 months is $1 million.
AltaGas is also exposed to interest rate risk as changes in interest rates may impact future cash flows and fair value
of its financial instruments. To manage this risk, the Company may enter into bond forward contract derivatives and
designate them as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815, as AltaGas expects that the hedging
relationship will be highly effective at achieving offsetting changes in cash flows attributable to the risk being
hedged. For hedging relationships that qualify as highly effective, the change in fair value of the hedging
instrument will be recorded to AOCI. Amounts in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings in the same period the
hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. When applicable, the ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge will
immediately be recognized in earnings. As at December 31, 2024, the estimated amount of existing losses related
to the bond forward contract derivative expected to be reclassified to the income statement in the next 12 months
is less than $1 million.
As discussed above, AltaGas designated US$900 million of cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges to manage
the foreign currency risk associated with its US dollar denominated subordinated hybrid notes. The cash flow
hedges are designated in accordance with ASC Topic 815 as AltaGas expects that the hedging relationship will be
highly effective at achieving offsetting changes in cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged. For hedging
relationships that qualify as highly effective, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument will be recorded to
AOCI. Amounts in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings in the same period the hedged forecasted transactions
affect earnings. Any ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge will immediately be recognized in earnings. As at
December 31, 2024, the estimated amount of existing losses related to the cross-currency swap expected to be
reclassified to the income statement in the next 12 months is $9 million. Actual amounts reclassified to earnings
depend on the movement in foreign exchange rates.
The following is a summary of losses on designated cash flow hedges recognized in AOCI:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Designated cash flow hedges (a)
Losses
Losses
Cross-currency swap
$
(16) $
—
Commodity contracts
$
(2) $
(10)
Bond forward contract
$
(7) $
—
(a)
Amounts presented are after-tax.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 114
The following is a summary of gains (losses) on designated cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI to the income
statement:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Designated cash flow hedges (a)
Gains (losses)
Losses
Cross-currency swap (b)
$
71 $
—
Commodity contracts (c)
$
(13) $
(1)
(a)
Amounts presented are after-tax.
(b)
Pre-tax amounts were reclassified to the line item "foreign exchange gains (losses)"
(c)
Pre-tax amounts were reclassified to the line item "cost of sales"
Interest Rate Risk
AltaGas is exposed to interest rate risk as changes in interest rates may impact future cash flows and the fair value
of its financial instruments. The Corporation manages its interest rate risk by holding a mix of both fixed and floating
interest rate debt. As at December 31, 2024, approximately 96 percent of AltaGas’ total outstanding debt (including
short-term debt, long-term debt, and subordinated hybrid notes) was at fixed rates (December 31, 2023 - 84
percent). In addition, from time to time, AltaGas may enter into interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate
on certain borrowings under its credit facilities. There were no outstanding interest rate swaps as at December 31,
2024.
In addition, AltaGas may enter into bond forward hedge contracts to manage future cash flows related to interest
payments. These may or may be designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815 as noted
above. AltaGas' losses on bond forward hedge contracts designated as cash flow hedges are noted in the "Cash
Flow Hedges" section.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, AltaGas entered into a bond forward contract to economically hedge the interest rate
exposure on the partial debt extinguishment of certain of its MTNs. At transaction close, AltaGas recognized a
hedge loss of approximately $5 million on the bond forward contract, which was included in the net pre-tax gain of
approximately $4 million recorded on the derecognition of the MTNs. Refer to Note 14 of the 2024 Annual
Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Credit Risk
Credit risk results from the possibility that a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to fulfill its obligations in
accordance with the terms of the contract.
AltaGas' credit policy details the parameters used to grant, measure, monitor and report on credit provided to
counterparties. AltaGas minimizes counterparty risk by conducting credit reviews on counterparties in order to
establish specific credit limits, both prior to providing products or services and on a recurring basis. In addition,
most contracts include credit mitigation clauses that allow AltaGas to obtain financial or performance assurances
from counterparties under certain circumstances. AltaGas maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in the
normal course of its business.
AltaGas' maximum credit exposure consists primarily of the carrying value of the non-derivative financial assets and
the fair value of derivative financial assets. As at December 31, 2024, AltaGas had no concentration of credit risk
with a single counterparty.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 115
Weather Related Instruments
WGL Energy Services utilizes heating degree day ("HDD") instruments from time to time to manage weather and
price risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales during the winter heating season. WGL Energy Services
also utilizes cooling degree day ("CDD") instruments and other instruments to manage weather and price risks
related to its electricity sales during the summer cooling season. These instruments cover a portion of estimated
revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in HDDs or CDDs. For the year ended December 31, 2024,
there were no pre-tax gains or losses recorded related to these instruments (2023 - pre-tax losses of $8 million).
Accounts Receivable Past Due or Impaired
With the exception of accounts receivable which are due in one year or less as summarized in the following table,
AltaGas does not have any past due or impaired accounts receivable ("AR") as at December 31, 2024:
As at December 31, 2024
Total
AR
accruals
Receivables
impaired
Less than
30 days
31 to
60 days
61 to
90 days
Over
90 days
Trade receivable
$
1,639 $
876 $
31 $
554 $
69 $
19 $
90
Other
158
—
—
158
—
—
—
Allowance for credit losses
(31)
—
(31)
—
—
—
—
$
1,766 $
876 $
— $
712 $
69 $
19 $
90
As at December 31, 2023
Total
AR
accruals
Receivables
impaired
Less than
30 days
31 to
60 days
61 to
90 days
Over
90 days
Trade receivable
$
1,742 $
609 $
29 $
944 $
58 $
19 $
83
Other
131
—
—
131
—
—
—
Allowance for credit losses
(29)
—
(29)
—
—
—
—
$
1,844 $
609 $
— $
1,075 $
58 $
19 $
83
In 2024, AltaGas entered into a receivables purchase agreement with a third-party financial institution for the
monetization of certain accounts receivable balances on a non-recourse basis in the Midstream segment. AltaGas
accounted for the transfer of receivables in accordance with ASC Topic 860, as the receivables are legally isolated
from the Company and the third-party financial institution has the right to the assets received. AltaGas' only
continuing involvement with the transferred receivables is as the collection and servicing agent. When the
receivables are transferred, they are derecognized from the "accounts receivable" line on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. As a result, the accounts receivable balance is presented net of the transferred amount.
Proceeds from the sale reflect the amount of the receivables less discount fees, which are recorded to the
Consolidated Statements of Income under the line item "other income". The fair value of the receivables sold
approximates the book value due to their short-term nature. For the year ended December 31, 2024, accounts
receivable sold under a receivables purchase agreement were $177 million (2023 - $nil).
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 116
The following table provides a summary of changes to the allowance for credit losses by segment and major type:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Accounts Receivable
Contract
Assets (a)
Total
Utilities
Balance, beginning of period
$
28 $
— $
28
Foreign exchange translation
4
—
4
Adjustments to allowance
33
—
33
Written off
(40)
—
(40)
Recoveries collected
5
—
5
Balance, end of period
$
30 $
— $
30
Midstream
Balance, beginning of period
$
1 $
1 $
2
Balance, end of period
$
1 $
1 $
2
Total
$
31 $
1 $
32
(a)
An allowance for credit loss is assessed quarterly and is recorded based on historical default rates published by external credit rating agencies and a rate
associated with the estimated time frame that the contract asset will be billed to the customer.
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable
Contract
Assets (a)
Total
Utilities
Balance, beginning of period
$
40 $
— $
40
Foreign exchange translation
(2)
—
(2)
Adjustments to allowance (b)
24
—
24
Written off
(38)
—
(38)
Recoveries collected
4
—
4
Balance, end of period
$
28 $
— $
28
Midstream
Balance, beginning of period
$
1 $
1 $
2
Balance, end of period
$
1 $
1 $
2
Total
$
29 $
1 $
30
(a)
An allowance for credit loss is assessed quarterly and is recorded based on historical default rates published by external credit rating agencies and a rate
associated with the estimated time frame that the contract asset will be billed to the customer.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that AltaGas will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. AltaGas
manages this risk through its extensive budgeting and monitoring process to ensure it has sufficient cash and
credit facilities to meet its obligations. AltaGas' objective is to maintain its investment-grade ratings to ensure it has
access to debt and equity funding as required.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 117
AltaGas had the following contractual maturities with respect to financial liabilities:
Contractual maturities by period (a)
As at December 31, 2024
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
4-5 years
After
5 years
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
2,089 $
2,089 $
— $
— $
—
Short-term debt
10
10
—
—
—
Other current liabilities (b)
54
54
—
—
—
Risk management contract liabilities
310
150
128
19
13
Current portion of long-term debt (c)
858
858
—
—
—
Long-term debt (c)
6,944
—
1,334
975
4,635
Subordinated hybrid notes (d)
2,045
—
—
—
2,045
$
12,310 $
3,161 $
1,462 $
994 $
6,693
(a)
Refer to Note 8 for contractual maturities relating to operating and finance leases.
(b)
Excludes non-financial liabilities.
(c)
Excludes deferred financing costs, premiums, discounts, and the fair value adjustment on the WGL Acquisition.
(d)
Excludes deferred financing costs.
Contractual maturities by period (a)
As at December 31, 2023
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
4-5 years
After
5 years
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
1,863 $
1,863 $
— $
— $
—
Short-term debt
129
129
—
—
—
Other current liabilities (b)
43
43
—
—
—
Risk management contract liabilities
212
97
91
22
2
Current portion of long-term debt (c)
999
999
—
—
—
Long-term debt (c)
7,473
—
2,092
1,548
3,833
Subordinated hybrid notes (d)
750
—
—
—
750
$
11,469 $
3,131 $
2,183 $
1,570 $
4,585
(a)
Refer to Note 8 for contractual maturities relating to operating and finance leases.
(b)
Excludes non-financial liabilities.
(c)
Excludes deferred financing costs, premiums, discounts, and the fair value adjustment on the WGL Acquisition.
(d)
Excludes deferred financing costs.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 118
23. Revenue
The following tables disaggregate revenue by major sources for the year:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commodity sales contracts
$
2,115 $
6,274 $
45 $
8,434
Midstream service contracts
—
1,373
—
1,373
Gas sales and transportation services
2,266
—
—
2,266
Storage services
—
35
—
35
Other (a)
9
5
41
55
Total revenue from contracts with customers
$
4,390 $
7,687 $
86 $
12,163
Other sources of revenue
Revenue from alternative revenue programs (b)
$
175 $
— $
— $
175
Leasing revenue (c)
—
235
—
235
Risk management and trading activities (d)
(108)
(13)
—
(121)
Other
(13)
9
—
(4)
Total revenue from other sources
$
54 $
231 $
— $
285
Total revenue
$
4,444 $
7,918 $
86 $
12,448
(a)
The Corporate/Other segment includes revenue earned from a resource adequacy agreement at Blythe that came into effect January 1, 2024. Prior to that,
Blythe was contracted under a power purchase agreement until December 31, 2023.
(b)
A large portion of revenue generated from the Utilities segment is subject to rate regulation and accordingly there are circumstances where the revenue
recognized is mandated by the applicable regulators in accordance with ASC 980.
(c)
Revenue generated from certain of AltaGas’ Midstream facilities is accounted for as operating leases.
(d)
Risk management activities involve the use of derivative instruments such as physical and financial swaps, and commodity and foreign exchange forward
contracts. These derivatives are accounted for under ASC 815 and ASC 825. A portion of revenue generated by the Utilities segment is from the physical sale
and delivery of natural gas and power to end users.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 119
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commodity sales contracts
$
1,971 $
6,347 $
— $
8,318
Midstream service contracts
—
1,541
—
1,541
Gas sales and transportation services
2,506
8
—
2,514
Storage services (a)
4
—
—
4
Other
11
9
—
20
Total revenue from contracts with customers
$
4,492 $
7,905 $
— $
12,397
Other sources of revenue
Revenue from alternative revenue programs (b)
$
167 $
— $
— $
167
Leasing revenue (c)
—
221
99
320
Risk management and trading activities (d)
173
(97)
2
78
Other
(5)
40
—
35
Total revenue from other sources
$
335 $
164 $
101 $
600
Total revenue
$
4,827 $
8,069 $
101 $
12,997
(a)
Relates to revenue earned for the period prior to the close of AltaGas' sale of its 100 percent interest in ENSTAR and 65 percent indirect interest in Cook Inlet
Natural Gas Storage Alaska ("CINGSA") and other ancillary operations in Alaska, which were divested to TriSummit Utilities Inc. on March 1, 2023 (the "Alaska
Utilities Disposition").
(b)
A large portion of revenue generated from the Utilities segment is subject to rate regulation and accordingly there are circumstances where the revenue
recognized is mandated by the applicable regulators in accordance with ASC 980.
(c)
Revenue generated from certain of AltaGas’ Midstream facilities is accounted for as operating leases. For the Corporate/Other segment, a significant amount of
revenue earned was through power purchase agreements which were accounted for as operating leases.
(d)
Risk management activities involve the use of derivative instruments such as physical and financial swaps, and commodity and foreign exchange forward
contracts. These derivatives are accounted for under ASC 815 and ASC 825. A portion of revenue generated by the Utilities segment is from the physical sale
and delivery of natural gas and power to end users.
Revenue Recognition
The following is a description of the Corporation’s revenue recognition policy by segment and by major source of
revenue from contracts with customers.
Utilities Segment
Gas Sales and Transportation Services
Customers are billed monthly based on regular meter readings. Customer billings are based on two main
components: (i) a fixed service fee and (ii) a variable fee based on usage. Revenue is recognized over time when
the gas has been delivered or as the service has been performed. As meter readings are performed on a cycle
basis, AltaGas recognizes accrued revenue for any services rendered to its customers but not billed at month-end.
The vast majority of these contracts are “at-will” as customers may cancel their service at any time, however, there
are certain contracts that have terms of one year or longer. For these long-term contracts, there is generally a
contract demand specified in the contract whereby the customer has to pay regardless of whether or not gas has
been delivered. These contracts generally do not contain any make up rights and revenue is recognized on a
monthly basis as service has been performed.
Commodity Sales
Commodity sales include natural gas and electricity sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in
certain states where WGL Energy Services is authorized as a competitive service provider. These commodity sales
contracts have varying terms that generally range from one to five years. Customers are billed monthly based on
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 120
the amount of gas delivered to the customer. Revenue is recognized based on the amount the Corporation is
entitled to invoice the customer.
Midstream Segment
Commodity Sales
A portion of the NGL production from AltaGas’ extraction facilities is subject to frac spread between NGLs extracted
and the natural gas purchased to make up the heating value of the NGLs extracted. For commodity sales contracts
that do not meet the definition of a derivative or for contracts whereby AltaGas has elected to apply the normal
purchase normal sales scope exception, the sales contract is accounted for under ASC 606. These commodity
sales contracts have varying terms but the majority of the contracts have a one-year term which coincides with the
NGL year. AltaGas recognizes revenue for commodity sales contracts at a point in time based on the actual
volumes of the commodity sold at the delivery point, which corresponds to the customer’s monthly invoice amount.
Commodity sales contracts at RIPET and Ferndale generate revenue from the sale and delivery of LPGs to
customers in Asia shipped from offshore export terminals. Revenue is recognized when LPGs are loaded onto
transport vessels, which is the delivery point. AltaGas has the right to consideration in an amount that directly
corresponds to the volumes of LPGs loaded on a vessel. AltaGas' commodity sales also include the sale of
upgraded crude oil, processed finished products, and various fuels. Delivery takes place when there is a sales
contract in place, specifying delivery volumes and sales prices. The consideration received under these contracts is
variable based on commodity prices.
Effective July 1, 2024, WGL entered into an agreement for the sale of natural gas related to the in-service of MVP.
These gas sales are accounted for under ASC 606.
Midstream Service Contracts
AltaGas earns revenue from its field gathering and processing facilities, extraction facilities, storage facilities, truck
hauling services, rail and truck loading and unloading terminalling, and transmission systems through a variety of
contractual arrangements. For arrangements that do not contain a lease, the revenue is accounted for under ASC
606 as follows:
Fee-for-service – The customer is charged a fee for the service provided on a per unit volume basis. Contract terms
generally range from one month to up to the life of the reserves. Revenue under this type of arrangement is
recognized over time as the service is provided, which corresponds to the customer’s monthly invoice amount.
Take-or-pay – The customer has agreed to a minimum volume commitment whereby the customer must have
AltaGas process or deliver a specified volume at a rate per unit that is specified in the contract. Quantities that the
customer is unable to deliver are considered deficiency quantities. Certain of AltaGas’ take-or-pay contracts contain
provisions whereby the customer can make up deficiency quantities in subsequent periods. Under this type of
arrangement, any consideration received relating to the deficiency quantities that will be made up in a future period
will be deferred until either: (i) the customer makes up the volumes or (ii) the likelihood that the customer will make
up the volumes before the make up period expires becomes remote. If AltaGas does not expect the customer to
make up the deficiency quantities (also referred to as breakage amount), AltaGas may recognize the expected
breakage amount as revenue before the make up period expires. Significant judgment is required in estimating the
breakage amount. For contracts where the customer has no make up rights, revenue is recognized on a monthly
basis based on the higher of (i) the actual quantity delivered times the per unit rate or (ii) the contracted minimum
amount.
Storage fees are typically recognized in revenue ratably over the term of the contract and rail and truck loading and
unloading fees are recognized when the volumes are delivered or received.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 121
Corporate/Other Segment
For the Corporate/Other segment, the majority of revenue relates to remaining power assets, from which revenue
is primarily earned through a resource adequacy agreement as well as commodity sales via a merchant market, or
via commodity sales agreements which are accounted for as financial instruments. For commodity sales contracts
that do not meet the definition of a derivative or whereby AltaGas has elected to apply the normal purchase normal
sales scope exception, the sales contract is accounted for under ASC 606.
Contract Balances
As at December 31, 2024, a contract asset of $3 million (December 31, 2023 - $40 million) has been recorded on
the Consolidated balance Sheets, of which $4 million ($3 million net of credit losses) is included within long-term
investments and other assets (December 31, 2023 – $36 million net of credit losses). As at December 31, 2023,
$4 million was also included within prepaid expenses and other current assets. This contract asset represents the
difference in revenue recognized under new rates in a blend-and-extend contract modification with a customer.
Revenue from this contract modification was recognized at the pre-modification rate until the effective date of the
contract modification on the original contracts, with the excess revenue recorded as a contract asset. The contract
asset is now being drawn down over the remaining term of the modified contracts.
Contract Assets
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Balance, beginning of year
$
40 $
41
Additions
—
3
Amortization (a)
(1)
(4)
Transfers to other assets (note 10) (b)
(36)
—
Balance, end of year
$
3 $
40
(a)
Represents the drawdown of a contract asset under a blend-and-extend contract modification.
(b)
Relates to a blend-and-extend contract at the Gordondale facility which was previously classified as a contract asset. Due to the change in operatorship of the
facility in the third quarter of 2024, the contract is no longer in scope of ASC 606 and is now assessed under ASC 842. The balance has subsequently been
transferred to "prepaid expenses and other current assets" and "long-term investments and other assets" for its current and long-term portions, respectively.
The asset will continue to be drawn down into revenue over the remaining term of the contract.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Obligations
The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance
obligations that are unsatisfied as of December 31, 2024:
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030 &
beyond
Total
Midstream service contracts
$
142 $
144 $
139 $
128 $
107 $
557 $
1,217
Other revenue from contracts with
customers
53
53
53
—
—
4
163
$
195 $
197 $
192 $
128 $
107 $
561 $ 1,380
AltaGas applies the practical expedient available under ASC 606 and does not disclose information about the
remaining performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, (ii) contracts
for which revenue is recognized at the amount to which AltaGas has the right to invoice for performance
completed, and (iii) contracts with variable consideration that is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied
performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service that forms part of a
single performance obligation. In addition, the table above does not include any estimated amounts of variable
consideration that are constrained. The majority of midstream service contracts, gas sales and transportation
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 122
service contracts, and storage service contracts contain variable consideration whereby uncertainty related to the
associated variable consideration will be resolved (usually on a daily basis) as volumes are processed, gas is
delivered or as service is provided.
24. Shareholders’ Equity
Authorization
AltaGas is authorized to issue an unlimited number of voting common shares. AltaGas is also authorized to issue
such number of preferred shares in series at any time as have aggregate voting rights either directly or on
conversion or exchange that in the aggregate represent less than 50 percent of the voting rights attaching to the
then issued and outstanding common shares.
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding (a)
Number of
shares
Amount
January 1, 2023
281,531,833 $
6,761
Shares issued for cash on exercise of options
905,493
19
Shares issued related to Pipestone Acquisition (note 3)
12,466,437
340
December 31, 2023
294,903,763 $
7,120
Shares issued for cash on exercise of options
3,021,252
60
Issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024
297,925,015 $
7,180
(a)
Dividends declared per common share for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.19 (December 31, 2023 - $1.12).
Preferred Shares
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Issued and Outstanding (a) (b) (c)
Number of shares
Amount
Number of shares
Amount
Series A
6,746,679 $
169
6,746,679 $
169
Series B
1,253,321
31
1,253,321
31
Series G
8,000,000
200
6,885,823
172
Series H (d)
—
—
1,114,177
28
Share issuance costs, net of taxes
(9)
(9)
16,000,000 $
391
16,000,000 $
391
(a)
On January 11, 2022, in connection with the offering of the Subordinated Notes, Series 1, AltaGas issued $300 million in Preferred Shares, Series 2022-A, to be
held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as a trustee. Refer to Notes 11 and 15 for more details.
(b)
On August 17, 2022, in connection with the offering of the Subordinated Notes, Series 2, AltaGas issued $250 million in Preferred Shares, Series 2022-B, to be
held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as a trustee. Refer to Notes 11 and 15 for more details.
(c)
On November 10, 2023, in connection with the offering of the Subordinated Notes, Series 3, AltaGas issued $200 million in Preferred Shares, Series 2023-A, to
be held in the AltaGas Hybrid Trust with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as a trustee. Refer to Notes 11 and 15 for more details.
(d)
On September 30, 2024, AltaGas converted all of its outstanding Series H Preferred Shares to Series G Preferred Shares.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 123
The following table outlines the characteristics of the cumulative redeemable preferred shares (a) (h) (i) (j):
Current
yield
Annual dividend
per share(b)
Redemption
price per
share (g)
Redemption and
conversion option
date(c)(g)
Right to
convert
into(d)
Series A (e)
3.060 %
$0.76500
$25
September 30, 2025
Series B
Series B (f) (g)
Floating
Floating
$25
September 30, 2025
Series A
Series G (e) (k)
6.017 %
$1.50425
$25
September 30, 2029
Series H
(a)
The Corporation is authorized to issue up to 8,000,000 of Series H Shares, subject to certain conditions, upon conversion by the holders of the applicable
currently issued and outstanding series of preferred shares noted opposite such series in the table on the applicable conversion option date. If issued upon the
conversion of the applicable series of preferred shares, Series H Shares are also redeemable for $25.50 on any date after the applicable conversion option
date, plus all accrued but unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption.
(b)
The holders of Series A Shares and Series G Shares are entitled to receive a cumulative quarterly fixed dividend as and when declared by the Board of
Directors. The holders of Series B Shares are entitled to receive a quarterly floating dividend as and when declared by the Board of Directors. If issued upon
the conversion of the applicable series of preferred shares, the holders of Series H Shares will be entitled to receive a quarterly floating dividend as and when
declared by the Board of Directors.
(c)
AltaGas may, at its option, redeem all or a portion of the outstanding shares for the redemption price per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends on the
applicable redemption option date and on every fifth anniversary thereafter.
(d)
The holder will have the right, subject to certain conditions, to convert their preferred shares of a specified series into preferred shares of that other specified
series as noted in this column of the table on the applicable conversion option date and every fifth anniversary thereafter.
(e)
Holders of Series A Shares and Series G Shares will be entitled to receive cumulative quarterly fixed dividends, which will reset on the redemption and
conversion option date and every fifth year thereafter, at a rate equal to the sum of the then five-year Government of Canada bond yield plus 2.66 percent
(Series A Shares) and 3.06 percent (Series G Shares).
(f)
Holders of Series B Shares will be entitled to receive cumulative quarterly floating dividends, which will reset each quarter thereafter at a rate equal to the sum
of the then 90-day Government of Canada Treasury Bill rate plus 2.66 percent. Each quarterly dividend is calculated as the annualized amount multiplied by
the number of days in the quarter, divided by the number of days in the year. Commencing December 31, 2024, the floating quarterly dividend rate is $0.37855
per share for Series B Shares for the period starting December 31, 2024 to, but excluding, March 31, 2025.
(g)
Series B Shares can be redeemed for $25.50 per share on any date after September 30, 2015 that is not a Series B conversion date, plus all accrued and
unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption.
(h)
The Series 2022-A Shares were issued to Computershare Trust Company of Canada to be held in trust to satisfy AltaGas’ obligations under the Series 1
Indenture, in connection with the issuance of the Subordinated Notes, Series 1. Holders of the Series 2022-A Shares shall not be entitled to receive any
dividends, nor shall any dividends accumulate or accrue, on the Series 2022-A Shares prior to delivery to the holders of the Subordinated Notes, Series 1
following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of AltaGas. If at any time, AltaGas redeems, purchases for cancellation or repays
the Subordinated Notes, Series 1 such number of Series 2022-A Shares with an aggregate issue price equal to the principal amount of Subordinated Notes,
Series 1 redeemed, purchased for cancellation or repaid by AltaGas will be redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Series 2022-A Shares.
(i)
The Series 2022-B Shares were issued to Computershare Trust Company of Canada to be held in trust to satisfy AltaGas’ obligations under the Series 2
Indenture, in connection with the issuance of the Subordinated Notes, Series 2. Holders of the Series 2022-B Shares shall not be entitled to receive any
dividends, nor shall any dividends accumulate or accrue, on the Series 2022-B Shares prior to delivery to the holders of the Subordinated Notes, Series 2
following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of AltaGas. If at any time, AltaGas redeems, purchases for cancellation or repays
the Subordinated Notes, Series 2 such number of Series 2022-B Shares with an aggregate issue price equal to the principal amount of Subordinated Notes,
Series 2 redeemed, purchased for cancellation or repaid by AltaGas will be redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Series 2022-B Shares.
(j)
The Series 2023-A Shares were issued to Computershare Trust Company of Canada to be held in trust to satisfy AltaGas’ obligations under the Series 3
Indenture, in connection with the issuance of the Subordinated Notes, Series 3. Holders of the Series 2023-A Shares shall not be entitled to receive any
dividends, nor shall any dividends accumulate or accrue, on the Series 2023-A Shares prior to delivery to the holders of the Subordinated Notes, Series 3
following the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events in respect of AltaGas. If at any time, AltaGas redeems, purchases for cancellation or repays
the Subordinated Notes, Series 3 such number of Series 2023-A Shares with an aggregate issue price equal to the principal amount of Subordinated Notes,
Series 3 redeemed, purchased for cancellation or repaid by AltaGas will be redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Series 2023-A Shares.
(k)
On September 30, 2024, AltaGas converted all of its outstanding Series H Preferred Shares to Series G Preferred Shares.
Share Option Plan
AltaGas has an employee share option plan under which officers, employees, and service providers (as defined by
the TSX) are eligible to receive grants. As at December 31, 2024, 7,786,622 shares were listed and reserved for
issuance under the plan.
As at December 31, 2024, Share Options granted under the plan have a term of six years until expiry and vest no
longer than over a three-year period.
As at December 31, 2024, the unexpensed fair value of share option compensation cost associated with future
periods was $nil (December 31, 2023 - less than $1 million).
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 124
The following table summarizes information about the Corporation’s Share Options:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
As at
Options outstanding
Options outstanding
Number of
options
Exercise
price (a)
Number of
options
Exercise
price (a)
Share options outstanding, beginning of year
5,547,388 $
18.48
6,958,139 $
19.28
Exercised
(3,021,252)
17.90
(905,493)
18.22
Forfeited
(1,123)
23.54
(83,257)
21.90
Expired
—
—
(422,001)
31.53
Share options outstanding, end of year
2,525,013 $
19.17
5,547,388 $
18.48
Share options exercisable, end of year
2,525,013 $
19.17
4,990,946 $
18.45
(a)
Weighted average.
As at December 31, 2024, the aggregate intrinsic value of the total Share Options exercisable was $36 million
(December 31, 2023 - $47 million), the total intrinsic value of Share Options outstanding was $36 million
(December 31, 2023 - $52 million) and the total intrinsic value of Share Options exercised was $38 million
(December 31, 2023 - $8 million).
The following table summarizes the employee share option plan as at December 31, 2024:
Options outstanding
Options exercisable
Number
outstanding
Weighted
average
exercise price
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual life
(years)
Number
exercisable
Weighted
average
exercise price
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual life
(years)
$18.72 to $25.08
2,523,894 $
19.17
1.48
2,523,894 $
19.17
1.48
$25.09 to $26.21
1,119
26.21
2.51
1,119
26.21
2.51
2,525,013 $
19.17
1.48
2,525,013 $
19.17
1.48
Phantom Unit Plan ("Phantom Plan") and Deferred Share Unit Plan ("DSUP")
AltaGas has a Phantom Plan for employees, executive officers, and directors, which includes restricted units ("RUs")
and performance units ("PUs") with vesting periods of up to 36 months from the grant date. In addition, AltaGas has
a DSUP, which allows granting of deferred share units ("DSUs") to directors. DSUs granted under the DSUP vest
immediately but settlement of the DSUs occur when the individual ceases to be a director.
PUs, RUs, and DSUs (number of units)
2024
2023
Balance, beginning of year
5,052,918
4,332,062
Granted
1,792,809
2,281,596
Vested and paid out
(2,150,729)
(2,047,793)
Forfeited and expired
(721,404)
(551,390)
Units in lieu of dividends
179,084
210,332
Additional units added by performance factor
804,837
828,111
Outstanding, end of year
4,957,515
5,052,918
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the compensation expense recorded for the Phantom Plan and DSUP was
$71 million (2023 – $69 million). As at December 31, 2024, the unrecognized compensation expense relating to the
remaining vesting period for the Phantom Plan was $43 million (December 31, 2023 - $33 million) and is expected
to be recognized over the vesting period.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 125
25. Net Income Per Common Share
The following table summarizes the computation of net income per common share:
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Numerator:
Net income applicable to controlling interests
$
596 $
673
Less: Preferred share dividends
(18)
(27)
Loss on redemption of preferred shares
—
(5)
Net income applicable to common shares
$
578 $
641
Denominator:
(millions of shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
296.8
282.1
Dilutive equity instruments (a)
1.5
1.6
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
298.3
283.7
Basic net income per common share
$
1.95 $
2.27
Diluted net income per common share
$
1.94 $
2.26
(a)
Determined using the treasury stock method.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, less than a million Share Options (2023 – less than a million) were
excluded from the diluted net income per common share calculation as their effects were anti-dilutive.
26. Other Income
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Gains on asset sales
$
12 $
319
Other components of net benefit cost (note 27)
141
57
Gain on debt defeasance
—
14
Interest income
13
10
Gain on partial debt extinguishment (note 14)
4
—
Gain on settlement of asset retirement obligation (note 16)
7
—
Other revenue
—
3
Total
$
177 $
403
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 126
27. Pension Plans and Retiree Benefits
The costs of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans are based on Management's estimate of the
future rate of return on the fair value of pension plan assets, salary escalations, mortality rates and other factors
affecting the payment of future benefits.
Defined Contribution Plan
AltaGas has a defined contribution ("DC") pension plan for substantially all employees. The pension cost recorded
for the DC plan and DC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") was $26 million for the year ended
December 31, 2024 (2023 - $26 million).
Defined Benefit Plans
AltaGas has three defined benefit pension plans for unionized and non-unionized employees in the United States.
These include a qualified, trusteed, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan. Actuarial valuations for funding
purposes are required annually for AltaGas’ U.S. defined benefit plans. The defined benefit plans are fully funded.
In 2021, AltaGas made the decision to wind-up the Canadian defined benefit pension plan effective March 31, 2022
and approval of the wind-up was received from the Alberta Superintendent of Pensions in October 2022. On June
1, 2023, the wind-up of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan was completed and as a result a settlement
charge of $2 million was recorded under the line item "other income" for the year ended December 31, 2023.
SERP
AltaGas has non-registered defined benefit plans that provide defined benefit pension benefits to eligible
executives based on average earnings, years of service and age at retirement. The SERP benefits will be paid from
the general revenue of the Corporation as payments come due or from the Rabbi Trusts funded as part of the WGL
acquisition. Security will be provided for the SERP benefits through a letter of credit within a retirement
compensation arrangement trust account.
Several executive officers of Washington Gas participate in a separate non-funded defined benefit SERP (a non-
qualified pension plan) and a non-funded defined benefit restoration SERP. The defined benefit SERP was closed to
new entrants beginning January 1, 2010 and the defined benefit restoration SERP was closed to new entrants in
2020.
In 2023, AltaGas closed the Canadian SERP to new entrants and launched a new a defined contribution SERP
effective July 1, 2023, for eligible executives who join the Executive Committee on or after that date.
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
AltaGas has several post-retirement benefit plans for unionized and non-unionized employees, including one in
Canada and four in the United States. The post-retirement benefit plan in Canada is limited to the payment of life
insurance and an annual allocation to a Healthcare Spending Account ("HSA"). This benefit plan is not funded.
Three of the plans in the United States are fully funded while one is not funded.
Post-retirement benefit plans in the United States provide certain medical, prescription drug, dental, and life
insurance benefits to eligible retired employees, their spouses and covered dependents. Benefits are based on a
combination of the retiree's age and years of service at retirement. For eligible Washington Gas retirees and
dependents not yet receiving Medicare benefits, Washington Gas provides medical, prescription drug, and dental
benefits, subject to an aggregate cost limit, through the Washington Gas Light Company Retiree Health and
Welfare Plan. For Medicare-eligible retirees age 65 and older and their dependents, eligible retirees and
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 127
dependents participate in a special tax-free Health Reimbursement Account ("HRA") Plan. The HRA plan provides
an annual subsidy to help purchase supplemental medical, prescription drug and dental coverage in the
marketplace, as well as catastrophic prescription drug costs.
In 2024, WGL announced other retiree health and welfare plan changes, including: (i) effective January 1, 2025,
eligible retirees and dependents not yet receiving Medicare benefits will receive an HRA stipend to help purchase
medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage in the marketplace, and (ii) effective January 1, 2026, employees
who retire after December 31, 2025 will not receive retiree life insurance benefits under the plan.
In 2024, WGL partially settled one of its post-retirement benefit plans by purchasing a medical health
reimbursement arrangement annuity and a guaranteed life insurance funding account, which effectively transferred
all of the future financial and administrative responsibilities to the insurance carriers, effective August 2024. As a
result, WGL recognized a settlement credit of US$48 million (CAD$65 million) under the line item "other income" for
the year ended December 31, 2024. The partial settlement included the release of $63 million from long-term
regulatory liabilities and the reclassification of an additional $2 million from AOCI.
Rabbi Trusts
Rabbi trusts of $7 million as at December 31, 2024 have been funded to satisfy the employee benefit obligations
associated with WGL’s various pension plans (December 31, 2023 - $9 million). These balances are included in the
"prepaid expenses and other current assets" and "long-term investments and other assets" line items on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 128
The following table summarizes the details of the defined benefit plans, including the SERP and post-retirement
plans in Canada and the United States:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Projected benefit obligation (a)
Balance, beginning of year
$
23 $
1 $
1,272 $
322 $
1,295 $
323
Actuarial loss (gain)
1
—
(46)
(20)
(45)
(20)
Current service cost
1
—
13
6
14
6
Member contributions
—
—
—
1
—
1
Interest cost
1
—
68
15
69
15
Benefits paid
(3)
—
(87)
(20)
(90)
(20)
Expenses paid
—
—
(1)
—
(1)
—
Settlements
—
—
(1)
(88)
(1)
(88)
Plan amendments
—
—
—
(46)
—
(46)
Curtailment
—
—
3
—
3
—
Other
—
—
—
4
—
4
Foreign exchange translation
—
—
109
21
109
21
Balance, end of year
$
23 $
1 $
1,330 $
195 $
1,353 $
196
Plan assets
Fair value, beginning of year
$
2 $
— $
1,271 $
918 $
1,273 $
918
Actual return on plan assets
—
—
62
62
62
62
Employer contributions
3
—
4
—
7
—
Member contributions
—
—
—
1
—
1
Benefits paid
(3)
—
(87)
(20)
(90)
(20)
Expenses paid
—
—
(1)
—
(1)
—
Settlements
—
—
(1)
(88)
(1)
(88)
Foreign exchange translation
—
—
111
78
111
78
Fair value, end of year
$
2 $
— $
1,359 $
951 $
1,361 $
951
Funded status
$
(21) $
(1) $
29 $
756 $
8 $
755
(a)
For post-retirement benefit plans, the projected benefit obligation represents the accumulated benefit obligation.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 129
Year Ended December 31,
2023
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Projected benefit obligation (a)
Balance, beginning of year
$
28 $
2 $
1,268 $
332 $
1,296 $
334
Actuarial loss (gain)
2
(1)
35
(9)
37
(10)
Current service cost
6
—
12
6
18
6
Member contributions
—
—
—
2
—
2
Interest cost
1
—
69
18
70
18
Benefits paid
(3)
—
(83)
(20)
(86)
(20)
Settlements
(11)
—
—
—
(11)
—
Foreign exchange translation
—
—
(29)
(7)
(29)
(7)
Balance, end of year
$
23 $
1 $
1,272 $
322 $
1,295 $
323
Plan assets
Fair value, beginning of year
$
13 $
— $
1,266 $
842 $
1,279 $
842
Actual return on plan assets
—
—
113
116
113
116
Employer contributions
3
—
4
—
7
—
Member contributions
—
—
—
2
—
2
Benefits paid
(3)
—
(83)
(21)
(86)
(21)
Settlements
(11)
—
—
—
(11)
—
Other
—
—
1
—
1
—
Foreign exchange translation
—
—
(30)
(21)
(30)
(21)
Fair value, end of year
$
2 $
— $
1,271 $
918 $
1,273 $
918
Funded status
$
(21) $
(1) $
(1) $
596 $
(22) $
595
(a)
For post-retirement benefit plans, the projected benefit obligation represents the accumulated benefit obligation.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, AltaGas' defined benefit and post-retirement benefit pension plans
recognized actuarial gains primarily due to increases in discount rates, which were the result of increases in high-
quality corporate bond yield curves in the Canadian and U.S. markets. For the year ended December 31, 2023,
AltaGas' defined benefit pension plans incurred actuarial losses primarily due to the decrease in discount rates,
which were the result of a decrease in high-quality corporate bond yield curves in the Canadian and U.S. markets,
while AltaGas' post-retirement benefits plans recognized actuarial gains primarily due to updated census data and
assumptions related to the HRA, partially offset by the decrease in discount rates.
The following amounts were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Total
Prepaid post-retirement benefits
$
57 $
757 $
814 $
29 $
597 $
626
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (a)
(2)
—
(2)
(4)
—
(4)
Future employee obligations
(47)
(2)
(49)
(47)
(2)
(49)
$
8 $
755 $
763 $
(22) $
595 $
573
(a)
Account balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets also include certain non-pension related amounts.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 130
The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans were:
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Canada
United States
Canada
United States
Accumulated benefit obligation (a)
$
21 $
1,289 $
21 $
1,222
(a)
Accumulated benefit obligation differs from projected benefit obligation in that it does not include an assumption with respect to future compensation levels.
For those pension plans where the projected benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of plan assets as at
December 31, 2024, the cumulative obligation and asset balances were:
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Projected benefit obligation
$
52 $
2 $
52 $
2
Plan assets
$
2 $
— $
2 $
—
For those pension plans where the accumulated benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of plan assets as at
December 31, 2024, the cumulative obligation and asset balances were:
As at
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Accumulated benefit obligation
$
50 $
2 $
50 $
2
Plan assets
$
2 $
— $
2 $
—
The following amounts are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and have not yet been
recognized in net periodic benefit cost:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Past service cost
$
— $
— $
— $
(1) $
— $
(1)
Net actuarial loss
(2)
—
—
(2)
(2)
(2)
Recognized in AOCI pre-tax
$
(2) $
— $
— $
(3) $
(2) $
(3)
Increase by the amount
included in deferred tax liabilities
—
—
—
1
—
1
Net amount in AOCI after-tax
$
(2) $
— $
— $
(2) $
(2) $
(2)
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Past service cost
$
— $
— $
— $
(1) $
— $
(1)
Net actuarial gain (loss)
—
—
1
(3)
1
(3)
Recognized in AOCI pre-tax
$
— $
— $
1 $
(4) $
1 $
(4)
Increase by the amount
included in deferred tax liabilities
—
—
—
1
—
1
Net amount in AOCI after-tax
$
— $
— $
1 $
(3) $
1 $
(3)
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 131
The following amounts were recorded in a regulatory liability and have not yet been recognized in net periodic
benefit cost:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Past service credit
$
— $
— $
— $
(74) $
— $
(74)
Net actuarial gain
—
—
(78)
(163)
(78)
(163)
Recognized in regulatory liability
$
— $
— $
(78) $
(237) $
(78) $
(237)
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Past service credit
$
— $
— $
— $
(44) $
— $
(44)
Net actuarial gain
—
—
(50)
(188)
(50)
(188)
Recognized in regulatory liability
$
— $
— $
(50) $
(232) $
(50) $
(232)
The costs of the defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans are based on Management's estimate of the
future rate of return on the fair value of pension plan assets, salary escalations, mortality rates and other factors
affecting the payment of future benefits.
The net pension expense by plan was as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Current service cost (a)
$
1 $
— $
13 $
6 $
14 $
6
Interest cost (b)
1
—
68
15
69
15
Expected return on plan assets (b)
—
—
(84)
(52)
(84)
(52)
Amortization of past service credit (b)
—
—
—
(21)
—
(21)
Amortization of net actuarial gain (b)
—
—
—
(6)
—
(6)
Plan settlements (b) (c)
—
—
—
(65)
—
(65)
Other (b)
—
—
—
3
—
3
Net benefit cost (income) recognized $
2 $
— $
(3) $
(120) $
(1) $
(120)
(a)
Recorded under the line item “operating and administrative” expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b)
Recorded under the line item “other income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c)
Relates to the partial settlement of WGL's post-retirement benefit plan as discussed above.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 132
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Canada
United States
Total
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Current service cost (a)
$
6 $
— $
12 $
6 $
18 $
6
Interest cost (b)
1
—
69
18
70
18
Expected return on plan assets (b)
—
—
(78)
(48)
(78)
(48)
Amortization of past service credit (b)
—
—
—
(19)
—
(19)
Amortization of net actuarial gain (b)
—
—
—
(4)
—
(4)
Plan settlements (b)
2
—
4
(2)
6
(2)
Net benefit cost (income) recognized
$
9 $
— $
7 $
(49) $
16 $
(49)
(a)
Recorded under the line item “operating and administrative” expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b)
Recorded under the line item “other income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The objective for fund returns for the pension plans in the United States, over three to five-year periods, is the sum
of two components - a passive component, which is the benchmark index market returns for the asset mix in effect,
plus the added value expected from active management, if applicable to the fund. It is the Corporation’s belief that
the potential additional returns justify the additional risk associated with active management. The risk inherent in
the investment strategy over a market cycle (a three-to five-year period) is two-fold. There is a risk that the market
returns, as measured by the benchmark returns, will not be in line with expectations. The other risk is that the
expected added value of active management over passive management will not be realized over the time period
prescribed in each fund manager's mandate. There is also the risk of annual volatility in returns, which means that
in any one year the actual return may be very different from the expected return.
Cash and money market investments may be held from time to time as short-term investment decisions at the
discretion of the fund manager(s) within the constraints prescribed by their mandate(s).
The assets in Canada consist solely of cash and cash equivalents attributable to the Canadian SERP and will
continue to be held as such. The target asset mix for SEMCO plans is 40 percent fixed income assets and for WGL
plans is 50 percent to 70 percent fixed income assets. These objectives have taken into account the nature of the
liabilities and the risk-reward tolerance of the Corporation.
The collective investment mixes for the defined benefit plans are as follows as at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023:
Canada
Fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Plan Assets
(%)
December 31, 2024
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
2 $
2 $
—
100
$
2 $
2 $
—
100
December 31, 2023
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
2 $
2 $
—
100
$
2 $
2 $
—
100
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 133
Year Ended December 31, 2024
United States
Fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Percentage of
Plan Assets
(%)
December 31, 2024
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
19 $
19 $
—
1
Foreign equities (a)
154
154
—
11
Fixed income
Government debt
462
74
388
34
Corporate debt
341
32
309
25
Derivatives (b)
(11)
—
(11)
—
Other (c)
13
—
13
1
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
$
978 $
279 $
699
72
Investments measured at net asset value
using the NAV practical expedient (d)
Pooled separate accounts (e)
$
39
3
Collective trust funds (f)
342
25
$
1,359
100
December 31, 2023
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
2 $
2 $
—
—
Canadian equities
3
3
—
—
Foreign equities (a)
203
203
—
16
Fixed income
Government debt
407
62
345
32
Corporate debt
322
23
299
25
Derivatives (b)
8
—
8
1
Other (c)
10
—
10
1
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
$
955 $
293 $
662
75
Investments measured at net asset value
using the NAV practical expedient (d)
Pooled separate accounts (e)
39
3
Collective trust funds (f)
281
22
Total fair value of plan investments
$
1,275
100
Net payable (g)
(4)
—
$
1,271
100
(a)
Consists of investments in foreign equities include U.S. and international securities.
(b)
Includes a combination of long-term U.S. Treasury interest rate future contracts, currency forwards, currency option interest rate swaps, and put and call
options on both interest rate swaps and credit default swap index products.
(c)
As at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, these investments consisted primarily of non-U.S. government bonds.
(d)
In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these investments are measured at fair value using net asset value (NAV) per share as a practical expedient and, therefore,
have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliations of the fair value
hierarchy to the statements of net assets available for plan benefits.
(e)
As at December 31, 2024, investments in pooled separate accounts consisted of 100 percent income producing properties located in the United States
(December 31, 2023 - 100 percent).
(f)
As at December 31, 2024, investments in collective trust funds consisted primarily of 90 percent of short-term money market investments (December 31, 2023 -
2 percent) and 10 percent income producing properties located in the United States (December 31, 2023 - 13 percent). As at December 31, 2023, investments
in collective trust funds also included 85 percent common stock of U.S. companies.
(g)
As at December 31, 2023, this net payable primarily represents pending trades for investments purchased net of pending trades for investments sold and
interest receivable.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 134
The collective investment mixes for the post-retirement benefit plans are as follows as at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023:
United States
Fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Percentage of
Plan Assets
(%)
December 31, 2024
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
6 $
6 $
—
1
Foreign equities (a)
56
56
—
6
Fixed income
Government debt
114
27
87
12
Corporate debt
84
11
73
9
Other (b)
4
—
4
—
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
$
264 $
100 $
164
28
Investments measured at net asset value
using the NAV practical expedient (c)
Commingled funds (d)
$
687
72
$
951
100
December 31, 2023
Cash and short-term equivalents
$
8 $
8 $
—
1
Foreign equities (a)
50
50
—
5
Fixed income
Government debt
113
22
91
12
Corporate debt
91
8
83
10
Other (b)
5
—
5
1
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
$
267 $
88 $
179
29
Investments measured at net asset value
using the NAV practical expedient (c)
Commingled funds (d)
$
651
71
$
918
100
(a)
Consists of investments in foreign equities include U.S. and international securities.
(b)
As at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, these investments consisted primarily of non-U.S. government bonds.
(c)
In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these investments are measured at fair value using net asset value (NAV) per share as a practical expedient and, therefore,
have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliations of the fair value
hierarchy to the statements of net assets available for plan benefits.
(d)
As at December 31, 2024, investments in commingled funds consisted of approximately 47 percent common stock of large-cap U.S. companies (December 31,
2023 - 50 percent), 26 percent U.S. Government fixed income securities (December 31, 2023 - 24 percent), and 27 percent corporate bonds for WGL’s post-
retirement benefit plans (December 31, 2023 - 26 percent).
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Significant actuarial assumptions used in measuring
net benefit plan costs
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Discount rate (%)
4.60 - 5.73
4.65 - 5.40
4.60 - 5.60
5.30 - 5.70
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (%) (a)
6.70 - 6.75
4.50 - 6.70
6.45 - 6.75
4.50 - 6.45
Rate of compensation increase (%)
3.00 - 4.00
n/a
2.50 - 4.00
3.00
(a)
Only applicable for funded plans
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 135
As at December 31
2024
2023
Significant actuarial assumptions used in measuring
benefit obligations
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Defined
Benefit
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
Discount rate (%)
4.60 - 5.76
4.60 - 5.78
4.60 - 5.40
4.65 - 5.40
Rate of compensation increase (%)
3.00 - 4.00
n/a
3.00 - 4.00
3.00
The expected rate of return on assets is based on the current level of expected returns on risk free investments,
the historical level of risk premium associated with other asset classes in which the portfolio is invested, and the
expectations for future returns of each asset class. The expected return for each asset class was then weighted
based on the target asset allocation to develop the expected rate of return on assets assumption for the portfolio.
The discount rate is based on yields available on high-quality long-term corporate bonds, with maturities matching
the estimated timing and amount of expected benefit payments.
The estimates for health care benefits take into consideration increased health care benefits due to aging and cost
increases in the future. For applicable post-retirement benefit plans the assumed health care cost trend rate used
to measure the expected cost of benefits for the next year was 6.5 percent. The health care cost trend rates were
assumed to decline 5.0 percent by 2030.
The following table shows the expected cash flows for defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plans:
Defined
Benefit
Post-Retirement
Benefits
Expected employer contributions:
2025
$
3 $
—
Expected benefit payments:
2025
$
100 $
27
2026
$
100 $
16
2027
$
100 $
15
2028
$
101 $
15
2029
$
101 $
15
2030 - 2034
$
505 $
69
28. Commitments, Guarantees, and Contingencies
Commitments
AltaGas has long-term natural gas purchase and transportation arrangements, LPG purchase agreements, crude oil
and condensate purchase agreements, service agreements, pipeline and storage service contracts, capital
commitments, environmental commitments, merger commitments, and operating leases for office space, office
equipment, vehicles, VLGCs, rail cars, land, storage, aquatic surface use, and other equipment, all of which are
transacted at market prices and in the normal course of business.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 136
Future payments of these commitments as at December 31, 2024 are estimated as follows:
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030 &
beyond
Total
Gas purchase (a)
$
928 $
840 $
769 $
675 $
490 $ 4,401 $ 8,103
Transportation and storage services (b) (c)
856
859
800
489
293
1,589 4,886
LPG purchase (d)
722
528
409
391
247
428 2,725
Electricity purchase (e)
855
437
157
41
8
4 1,502
Operating and finance leases (f)
166
163
162
141
120
549
1,301
Service agreements (g) (h) (i) (j)
66
54
33
30
30
231
444
Environmental (k)
17
2
1
1
—
3
24
Merger commitments (l)
5
—
—
—
—
—
5
Capital projects (m)
474
—
—
—
—
—
474
$ 4,089 $ 2,883 $ 2,331 $ 1,768 $ 1,188 $ 7,205 $ 19,464
(a)
AltaGas enters into contracts to purchase natural gas from various suppliers for its utilities. These contracts are used to ensure that there is an adequate supply
of natural gas to meet the needs of customers and to minimize exposure to market price fluctuations. Gas purchase commitments are valued based on fixed
prices and forward prices, which may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
(b)
Includes $369 million of commitments as a result of the Pipestone Acquisition on December 22, 2023. Please refer to Note 3 for more details on the Pipestone
Acquisition.
(c)
Transportation and storage commitments include minimum payments for natural gas transportation, storage and peaking contracts that have expiration dates
through 2045.
(d)
AltaGas enters into contracts to purchase LPGs for its operations at RIPET and Ferndale. These contracts are used to ensure that there is an adequate supply
of LPGs to meet shipment commitments and to minimize exposure to market price fluctuations. LPG purchase commitments are valued based on forward
prices, which may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
(e)
AltaGas enters into contracts to purchase electricity from various suppliers for its non-utility business. Electricity purchase commitments are based on existing
fixed price and fixed volume contracts and include US$104 million of commitments related to renewable energy credits.
(f)
Operating and finance leases include lease arrangements for office space, office equipment, field equipment, rail cars, aquatic use, vehicles, VLGCs, power
and gas facilities, transmission and distribution assets, and land. Operating leases also include $320 million in future undiscounted cash flows associated with
leasing arrangements for the use of two VLGCs, which are anticipated to commence in 2026, as well as $12 million in future discounted cash flows associated
with leasing arrangements for rail cars commencing in 2025.
(g)
In 2014, AltaGas' Blythe facility entered into a Long-Term Program Contract ("LTPC") with a service provider to complete various upgrade and maintenance
services on the Combustion Turbines ("CT") at the Blythe facility. The LTPC term is 116,000 Equivalent Operating Hours ("EOH") per CT, or 25 years, whichever
comes first.
(h)
In 2017, AltaGas entered into a 12-year service agreement commencing in 2019 for tug services to support the marine operations of RIPET.
(i)
In 2015, AltaGas entered into a Project Agreement that contemplated the sublease of lands from Ridley Terminals Inc. ("RTI", now Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd.
("Trigon")), provision of certain terminal services, and access to Trigon's terminal facilities to support RIPET's operations for an initial term of 20 years ending in
2039. In 2019, RILE LP and Trigon executed a Terminal Services Agreement that formalized the concepts outlined in the Project Agreement.
(j)
Includes a commitment related to a service contract that involves a hosting arrangement.
(k)
Environmental commitments include committed payments related to certain environmental response costs.
(l)
Represents the estimated future payments of WGL merger commitments that have been accrued but not paid including the civil penalty related to the failure of
the commitment to develop 10 MW of either electric grid energy storage or tier one renewable resources in the District of Columbia. Please see below for more
details. As at December 31, 2024, the cumulative amount of merger commitments that have been expensed but not yet paid is approximately US$3 million.
(m)
Commitments for capital projects. Estimated amounts are subject to variability depending on the actual construction costs.
Guarantees
AltaGas has guaranteed payments primarily for certain commitments on behalf of some of its subsidiaries. As at
December 31, 2024, AltaGas has no guarantees issued on behalf of external parties.
Contingencies
AltaGas and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal claims and actions arising in the normal course of business.
While the final outcome of such legal claims and actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Corporation does
not believe that the resolution of such claims and actions will have a material impact on the Corporation’s
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 137
Merger Commitments - District of Columbia
On August 9, 2023, the PSC of DC determined that AltaGas had failed to fulfill Term No. 5 Commitment of the PSC
of DC’s merger approval order related to the June 2018 merger of AltaGas, WGL, and Washington Gas. On
reconsideration, the PSC of DC confirmed, in relevant part, that it had credited AltaGas with causing the
development of 2.4 MW of Tier one renewable resources by the July 6, 2023 deadline, and that the Company had
breached its Term No. 5 Commitment only for the remaining 7.6 MW. As directed by the PSC of DC, AltaGas, the
DCG, and the D.C. Office of People’s Counsel ("DC OPC") conducted negotiations in good faith to reach agreement
on a penalty but were unable to reach agreement. Thereafter, AltaGas confirmed that it will specifically perform its
Term No. 5 obligations by continuing to cause the development of the remaining 7.6 MW of solar renewable
energy. On March 8, 2024, the PSC of DC issued an order to show cause why the penalty amount should not be
the maximum allowed under D.C. Code §34-708 (US$5,000/day). On June 14, 2024, AltaGas and DCG jointly
requested that the PSC of DC allow sixty (60) days for the parties to negotiate a settlement in the form of a consent
decree or, if no agreement is reached, to file a report on the status of the negotiations. AltaGas and DCG have kept
the PSC of DC appraised of the status of the negotiations and, on October 8, 2024, filed a Proposed Consent
Decree for PSC of DC approval. On November 6, 2024, the PSC of DC approved the Consent Decree, without
modification, as complete resolution of the issues in dispute concerning Merger Commitment No. 5. As at
December 31, 2024, AltaGas recorded an accrued liability of approximately US$2.1 million and subsequently paid
the civil penalty on January 5, 2025. In accordance with the terms of the PSC of DC approved Consent Decree,
AltaGas continues to report on its progress that the Company is making in causing the development of the
remaining megawatts of renewable resources in D.C.
29. Related Party Transactions
In the normal course of business, AltaGas transacts with its subsidiaries, affiliates and certain investments
accounted for by the equity method. Amounts due to or from related parties on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
were measured at the exchange amount and were as follows:
As at
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Due from related parties
Accounts receivable (a)
$
3 $
1
Due to related parties
Accounts payable (b)
$
10 $
1
(a)
Receivables from affiliates.
(b)
Payables to affiliates and an equity investment.
The following transactions with related parties have been recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income for
the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Cost of sales (a) (b)
$
45 $
7
(a)
In the ordinary course of business, AltaGas' subsidiary obtained natural gas storage services from an investment accounted for by the equity method.
(b)
Includes pipeline capacity demand charges for the delivery of 200,000 Dth/d of natural gas from MVP, in connection with an agency agreement that WGL
entered into with a third party in 2024.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 138
30. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table details the changes in operating assets and liabilities from operating activities:
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
Source (use) of cash:
Accounts receivable
$
201 $
271
Inventory
165
242
Risk management assets
46
(53)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4
(1)
Regulatory assets - current
(29)
(17)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
78
(178)
Customer deposits
(3)
11
Regulatory liabilities - current
(13)
(97)
Risk management liabilities
34
—
Other current liabilities
15
(11)
Other operating assets and liabilities
(68)
(67)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
430 $
100
The following table details the changes in non-cash investing and financing activities:
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
Decrease (increase) of balance:
Exercise of stock options
$
6 $
2
Net right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease
liabilities
$
(239) $
(141)
Net right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
$
(42) $
(114)
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
(60) $
(3)
Contributions from non-controlling interests to subsidiaries included in
accounts receivable
$
(27) $
(33)
The following cash payments have been included in the determination of earnings:
Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
Interest paid (net of capitalized interest)
$
434 $
377
Income taxes paid
$
31 $
36
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 139
The following table is a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash balances:
As at December 31
2024
2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
85 $
95
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets (a)
2
3
Restricted cash included in long-term investments and other assets (note 10) (a)
5
6
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash per Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows
$
92 $
104
(a)
The restricted cash balances included in "prepaid expenses and other current assets" and "long-term investments and other assets" relate to Rabbi trusts
associated with WGL’s pension plans (see Note 27).
31. Segmented Information
AltaGas owns and operates a portfolio of assets and services used to move energy from the source to the
end-user. The following describes the Corporation’s reporting segments:
Utilities
n rate-regulated natural gas distribution assets in Michigan, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia;
n rate-regulated natural gas storage in the United States; and
n sale of natural gas and power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in D.C.,
Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Midstream
n NGL processing and extraction plants;
n natural gas storage facilities;
n LPG export terminals;
n transmission pipelines to transport natural gas and NGLs;
n natural gas gathering lines and field processing facilities;
n purchase and sale of natural gas;
n natural gas and NGL marketing;
n marketing, storage and distribution of wellsite fluids and fuel, crude oil and condensate
diluents; and
n interest in a regulated gas pipeline in the Marcellus/Utica gas formation.
Corporate/
Other
n the cost of providing corporate services, financing and general corporate overhead, corporate
assets, financing other segments and the effects of changes in the fair value of certain risk
management contracts; and
n a small portfolio of power assets.
AltaGas’ Chief Operating Decision-Maker (“CODM”) is the Executive Committee (“EC") which includes the President
& Chief Executive Officer and the other Executive Officers of the Company.
The EC assesses segment performance and determines how to allocate resources based on segment earnings
reported on a periodic basis. Segment profitability guides the EC in making decisions regarding prudent capital
allocation, reinvestment of profits, acquisition and disposition of assets, and driving shareholder returns through
sustainable dividends. AltaGas has disclosed income (loss) before income taxes by segment as the measure in
accordance with the measurement principles with those used in measuring the corresponding amounts in the
consolidated financial statements.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 140
The following table provides a reconciliation of segment revenue to the disaggregated revenue table disclosed in
Note 23:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
External revenue (note 23)
$
4,444 $
7,918 $
86 $
12,448
Segment revenue
$
4,444 $
7,918 $
86 $
12,448
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
External revenue (note 23)
$
4,827 $
8,069 $
101 $
12,997
Segment revenue
$
4,827 $
8,069 $
101 $
12,997
Geographic Information
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
Revenue (a)
Canada
$
7,773 $
8,137
United States
4,743
4,772
Total
$
12,516 $
12,909
(a)
Operating revenue from external customers, excluding unrealized gains and losses on risk management contracts.
As at December 31
2024
2023
Property, plant and equipment
Canada
$
4,235 $
3,664
United States
10,419
9,064
Total
$
14,654 $
12,728
Operating right-of-use assets
Canada
$
434 $
276
United States
56
61
Total
$
490 $
337
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 141
The following tables show the composition by segment:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Segment revenue (note 23)
$
4,444 $
7,918 $
86 $
12,448
Cost of sales
(2,584)
(6,586)
(31)
(9,201)
Operating and administrative
(1,075)
(604)
(117)
(1,796)
Accretion expenses
(1)
(4)
—
(5)
Depreciation and amortization
(296)
(149)
(30)
(475)
Provisions on assets (note 4)
—
(16)
(4)
(20)
Income from equity investments
3
57
—
60
Other income (b)
136
30
11
177
Foreign exchange gains
—
—
13
13
Interest expense
—
—
(455)
(455)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
627 $
646 $
(527) $
746
Net additions to:
Property, plant and equipment (a)
$
722 $
534 $
57 $
1,313
Intangible assets
$
— $
5 $
6 $
11
(a)
Net additions to property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets may not agree to changes reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows due
to classification of business acquisition and foreign exchange changes on U.S. assets.
(b)
Other income for each reportable segment is comprised of:
▪
Midstream – primarily gains on asset sales, gain on settlement of ARO, and interest income of $4 million.
▪
Utilities – primarily other components of net benefit cost (income), including the partial settlement of WGL's post-retirement benefit pension plan, as
well as interest income of $2 million.
▪
Corporate – primarily interest income of $7 million, gain on partial debt extinguishment, and other components of net benefit cost (income).
Please refer to Note 26 for additional information.
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
Segment revenue (note 23)
$
4,827 $
8,069 $
101 $
12,997
Cost of sales
(2,988)
(7,098)
(26)
(10,112)
Operating and administrative
(1,047)
(436)
(96)
(1,579)
Accretion expenses
(1)
(10)
—
(11)
Depreciation and amortization
(288)
(123)
(30)
(441)
Income from equity investments
3
52
—
55
Other income (b)
380
6
17
403
Foreign exchange losses
—
—
(6)
(6)
Interest expense
—
—
(394)
(394)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
886 $
460 $
(434) $
912
Net additions (reductions) to:
Property, plant and equipment (a)
$
(314) $
177 $
(3) $
(140)
Intangible assets
$
— $
8 $
1 $
9
(a)
Net additions to property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets may not agree to changes reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows due
to classification of business acquisition and foreign exchange changes on U.S. assets.
(b)
Other income for each reportable segment is comprised of:
▪
Midstream – primarily gains on asset sales, interest income of $5 million, other revenue, and other components of net benefit cost (income).
▪
Utilities – primarily gains on asset sales, interest income of $2 million, other components of net benefit cost (income), and gain on debt defeasance.
▪
Corporate – primarily gains on asset sales, interest income of $3 million, and other components of net benefit cost (income).
Please refer to Note 26 for additional information.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 142
The following table shows goodwill and total assets by segment:
Utilities
Midstream
Corporate/
Other
Total
As at December 31, 2024
Goodwill
$
3,950 $
1,741 $
— $
5,691
Segmented assets
$
17,184 $
8,223 $
685 $
26,092
As at December 31, 2023
Goodwill
$
3,630 $
1,640 $
— $
5,270
Segmented assets
$
15,272 $
7,578 $
621 $
23,471
32. Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been reviewed through March 6, 2025, the date on which these audited Consolidated
Financial Statements were issued.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 143
SUPPLEMENTAL QUARTERLY OPERATING INFORMATION
Q4-24
Q3-24
Q2-24
Q1-24
Q4-23
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
UTILITIES
Natural gas deliveries - end use (Bcf) (1)
38.3
8.9
14.5
54.5
48.3
Natural gas deliveries - transportation (Bcf) (1)
27.6
20.7
20.2
35.1
30.5
Service sites (thousands) (2)
1,568 1,560 1,560 1,562 1,560
Degree day variance from normal - SEMCO (%) (3)
(13.5)
(57.4) (29.0)
(13.8)
(9.8)
Degree day variance from normal - Washington Gas (%) (3) (4)
(15.8) (100.0)
(31.6)
(15.6)
(9.2)
WGL retail energy marketing - gas sales volumes (Mmcf)
17,191
8,179
9,664 23,810 16,863
WGL retail energy marketing - electricity sales volumes (GWh)
3,851 4,344
3,714 3,542 3,518
MIDSTREAM
LPG export volumes (Bbls/d) (5)
122,233 128,272 123,285 115,108 90,996
Total inlet gas processed (Mmcf/d) (5)
1,477
1,303
1,420
1,401
1,312
Extracted ethane volumes (Bbls/d) (5)
25,454
20,314
19,618 20,369 23,879
Extracted NGL volumes (Bbls/d) (5) (6) (7)
47,745
46,707 47,054 48,272
36,138
Fractionation volumes (Bbls/d) (5) (8)
45,398 43,445
43,421
41,072
38,150
Frac spread - realized ($/Bbl) (5) (9)
20.99
24.70
25.32
25.25
23.13
Frac spread - average spot price ($/Bbl) (5) (10)
26.07
30.39
29.61
25.45
20.55
Propane Far East Index ("FEI") to Mont Belvieu spread (US$/Bbl) (5) (7) (11)
18.85 21.52 18.87 14.06 26.44
Butane FEI to Mont Belvieu spread (US$/Bbl) (5) (7) (12)
10.81
18.53 19.27 13.87 27.74
(1)
Bcf is one billion cubic feet.
(2)
Service sites reflect all of the service sites of the utilities, including transportation and non-regulated business lines.
(3)
A degree day is a measure of coldness determined daily as the number of degrees the average temperature during the day in question is below 65 degrees
Fahrenheit. Degree days for a particular period are determined by adding the degree days incurred during each day of the period. Normal degree days for a
particular period are the average of degree days during the prior 15 years for SEMCO and during the prior 30 years for Washington Gas.
(4)
In certain of Washington Gas’ jurisdictions (Virginia and Maryland) there are billing mechanisms in place that are designed to eliminate the effects of variance in
customer usage caused by weather and other factors such as conservation. In D.C., there is no weather normalization billing mechanism nor does Washington
Gas hedge to offset the effects of weather. As a result, colder or warmer weather will result in variances to financial results.
(5)
Average for the period.
(6)
NGL volumes refer to propane, butane, and condensate.
(7)
Reflects the revision of numbers relating to prior periods in 2024.
(8)
Fractionation volumes include NGL mix volumes processed.
(9)
Realized frac spread or NGL margin, expressed in dollars per barrel of NGL, is derived from sales recorded by the segment during the period for frac spread
exposed volumes plus the settlement value of frac hedges settled in the period less extraction premiums, divided by the total frac exposed volumes produced
during the period.
(10)
Average spot frac spread or NGL margin, expressed in dollars per barrel of NGL, is indicative of the average sales price that AltaGas receives for propane,
butane and condensate less extraction premiums, before accounting for hedges, divided by the respective frac spread exposed volumes for the period.
(11)
Average propane price spread between FEI and Mont Belvieu TET commercial index.
(12)
Average butane price spread between FEI and Mont Belvieu TET commercial index.
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 144
OTHER INFORMATION
DEFINITIONS
Bbls/d
barrels per day
Bcf
billion cubic feet
CBM
cubic meter
Dth
dekatherm
Dth/d
dekatherm per day
GJ
gigajoule
GWh
gigawatt-hour
MBbl
thousands of barrels
Mmcf
million cubic feet
Mmcf/d
million cubic feet per day
MW
megawatt
MWh
megawatt-hour
US$
United States dollar
ABOUT ALTAGAS
AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure Company that connects NGLs and natural gas to
domestic and global markets. The Company operates a diversified, lower-risk, high-growth Utilities and Midstream
business that is focused on delivering resilient and durable value for its stakeholders.
For more information visit www.altagas.ca or reach out to one of the following:
Jon Morrison
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Jon.Morrison@altagas.ca
Aaron Swanson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Aaron.Swanson@altagas.ca
Investor Inquiries
1-877-691-7199
investor.relations@altagas.ca
Media Inquiries
1-403-206-2841
media.relations@altagas.ca
AltaGas Ltd. – 2024 MD&A and Financial Statements - 145
For investor relations inquiries contact:
investor.relations@altagas.ca | altagas.ca
Telephone: 403.691.7100 | Toll-free: 1.877.691.7199
1300, 707 5th Street SW, Calgary Alberta, T2P 0Y3