Brookfield Renewable Announces Third Quarter Results
/EINPresswire.com/ -- HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/03/15 -- Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX: BEP.UN)(NYSE: BEP) ("Brookfield Renewable") today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Financial Results
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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For the periods ended September 30
US$ millions (except per unit or
otherwise noted)
Unaudited 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Generation (GWh)
Total 4,992 4,383 17,215 16,709
Brookfield Renewable's share 3,715 3,418 13,109 13,474
Revenues $ 337 $ 342 $ 1,236 $ 1,296
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 242 $ 223 $ 919 $ 943
Funds From Operations (FFO)(1) $ 80 $ 61 $ 379 $ 444
FFO per unit(1), (2) $ 0.29 $ 0.22 $ 1.37 $ 1.65
Distribution per unit $ 0.4150 $ 0.3875 $ 1.2450 $ 1.1625
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(1) Non-IFRS measure. Refer to "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-
IFRS Measures" and "Financial Review for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2015".
(2) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, weighted
average LP units, Redeemable/Exchangeable units and General Partnership
units totaled 275.7 million and 275.7 million, respectively (2014:
275.6 million and 269.5 million, respectively).
Review of Operations
"We continue to make significant progress on our investing, development, and capital recycling plans," said Sachin Shah, Chief Executive Officer. "We are advancing our organic development projects on scope, schedule and budget, and like the recently announced acquisition of a nearly 300 megawatt hydroelectric portfolio in the northeastern U.S., we continue to pursue a number of opportunities with the potential to grow, diversify and drive long-term upside in cash flows. Our strong liquidity position and capital recycling activities provide the funding capacity to execute on this strategy."
Generation for the three months ended September 30, 2015 totaled 4,992 gigawatt-hours ("GWh"), compared to the long-term average of 5,459 GWh, and an increase of 609 GWh as compared to the same period in the prior year.
The hydroelectric portfolio generated 3,948 GWh, below the long-term average of 4,309 GWh and an increase of 145 GWh compared to the prior year. Inflows in our North American portfolio were in line compared to the prior year. The United States portfolio was consistent with long-term average while the Canadian portfolio was below. Inflows in Brazil improved compared to the prior year but remained below the long-term average due to the continuing drought conditions. Generation from the growth in our portfolio was 256 GWh which was in line with our long-term average.
The wind portfolio generated 772 GWh, below the long-term average of 947 GWh and an increase of 206 GWh compared to the prior year. Generation from the prior year includes 64 GWh related to our recently sold 102 megawatt wind facility in California. Generation at our North American portfolio was ahead of the prior year but, due to wind conditions, was below long-term average. The Irish portfolio returned to the long-term average due to improved wind conditions. Contributions from our recently acquired and commissioned facilities in Europe and Latin America were 258 GWh which was in line with the long-term average.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $242 million and FFO was $80 million, compared to $223 million and $61 million, respectively, in the same period in the prior year.
The table below summarizes generation by segment and region:
Generation (GWh)(1) Variance of Results
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For the three months ended Actual Actual LTA Actual Actual vs.
September 30 2015 2014 2015 vs. LTA Prior Year
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Hydroelectric
North America
United States 2,117 2,183 2,114 3 (66)
Canada 952 987 1,162 (210) (35)
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3,069 3,170 3,276 (207) (101)
Latin America 879 633 1,033 (154) 246
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3,948 3,803 4,309 (361) 145
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Wind
North America
United States 185 240 269 (84) (55)
Canada 155 152 238 (83) 3
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340 392 507 (167) (52)
Latin America 137 - 148 (11) 137
Europe 295 174 292 3 121
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772 566 947 (175) 206
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Other 272 14 203 69 258
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Total(2) 4,992 4,383 5,459 (467) 609
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(1) For assets acquired or reaching commercial operation during the year,
this figure is calculated from the acquisition or commercial operation
date.
(2) Includes 100% of generation from equity-accounted investments.
Recent Highlights
-- Subsequent to quarter-end, we agreed to acquire a portfolio of two
operating hydro stations in the northeastern United States with 292
megawatts of installed capacity for approximately $860 million. The
acquisition benefits from synergies with our existing assets on the same
river, a diverse revenue stream, long-term operating licenses and a
market facing significant coal retirements and increasing reliance on
renewables. We expect to maintain an approximate 40% economic interest
in the portfolio and the transaction is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2016, subject to typical closing conditions.
-- We continue to advance the construction, on scope, schedule and budget,
of 127 megawatts of hydroelectric and biomass development projects in
Brazil. Collectively, these four projects are expected to generate 624
GWh annually with commissioning expected between 2016 and 2018. We also
commenced construction of a 14 megawatt wind project in Northern Ireland
expected to generate 38 GWh annually with commissioning expected in
2016.
-- We participated in the recent 2018/19 forward capacity auction in the
PJM market and secured capacity revenues for our facilities in
Pennsylvania, Tennessee and North Carolina.
-- In July 2015, we entered into an agreement to acquire two hydroelectric
facilities in Brazil with aggregate capacity of 51 megawatts. The
transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, subject
to typical closing conditions. We will retain a 100% interest in these
facilities.
-- Available liquidity at quarter-end amounted to $1.0 billion, providing
the financial resources and flexibility to fund ongoing operations and
organic growth initiatives. Recent funding initiatives include a 10-
year, $400 million bond financing for a 600 megawatt hydroelectric
pumped storage facility in the United States, and the sale of a 102
megawatt wind facility in California, which collectively surfaced
approximately $165 million in net proceeds available for reinvestment.
Distribution Declaration
The next quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.415 per LP Unit, is payable on December 31, 2015 to unitholders of record as at the close of business on November 30, 2015. Brookfield Renewable's policy is to target a long-term, sustainable distribution in the range of 60% to 70% of FFO, with increases targeted on average at 5% to 9% annually.
The regular quarterly dividends on the Brookfield Renewable Power Preferred Equity Inc. preferred shares have also been declared.
Distribution Currency Option
The quarterly distributions payable on LP Units of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners are declared in U.S. dollars. Registered and beneficial shareholders who are resident in Canada or the United States may opt to receive their distributions in either U.S. dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent. Unless they request the Canadian dollar equivalent, shareholders will continue to receive distributions in U.S. dollars (which may be converted for them by the broker or other intermediary, as may currently be the case). The Canadian dollar equivalent of the quarterly distribution will be based on the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate on the record date or, if the record date falls on a weekend or holiday, on the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate of the preceding business day.
Registered shareholders wishing to receive the Canadian dollar distribution equivalent should contact Brookfield Renewable's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, in writing at 100 University Avenue, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1 or by phone at 1-800-564-6253. Beneficial unitholders (i.e., those holding their LP Units in street name with their brokerage) should contact the broker with whom their units are held.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
Brookfield Renewable maintains a Distribution Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") which allows holders of its LP Units who are resident in Canada to acquire additional LP Units by reinvesting all or a portion of their cash distributions without paying commissions. Information on the DRIP, including details on how to enroll, is available on Brookfield Renewable's website at www.brookfieldrenewable.com/DRIP.
Additional information on Brookfield Renewable's distributions and preferred share dividends can be found on its website at www.brookfieldrenewable.com under Investor Relations.
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners operates one of the world's largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Our portfolio consists of hydroelectric and wind facilities in North America, Latin America and Europe and totals more than 7,000 megawatts of installed capacity, generating enough renewable energy to power four million homes. Brookfield Renewable is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges. Further information is available at www.brookfieldrenewable.com. Important information may be disseminated exclusively via the website; investors should consult the site to access this information.
Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $200 billion of assets under management. For more information, go to www.brookfield.com.
Please note that BREP's previous audited annual and unaudited quarterly reports have been filed on SEDAR and can also be found in the investors section of its website at www.brookfieldrenewable.com. Hard copies of the annual and quarterly reports can be obtained free of charge upon request.
Quarterly Earnings Call Details
Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Brookfield Renewable's 2015 Third Quarter Results as well as the Letter to Shareholders and Supplemental Information on Brookfield Renewable's website under the Investor Relations section at www.brookfieldrenewable.com.
The conference call can be accessed via webcast on November 3, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.brookfieldrenewable.com or via teleconference at 1-800-319-4610 toll free in North America. For overseas calls please dial 1-604-638-5340, at approximately 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time. A recording of the teleconference can be accessed through December 3, 2015 at 1-855-669-9658 (Password 1557#).
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations. The words "will", "should", "could", "potential", "tend to", "target" "future", "growth", "expect", "believe", "goal", "plan", derivatives thereof and other expressions which are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters identify the above mentioned and other forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the quality of Brookfield Renewable's business, the expectation for future cash flows and distribution growth, the availability of acquisition opportunities, liquidity, and the timing and completion of current acquisitions and development projects. Although Brookfield Renewable believes that these forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on them, or any other forward looking statements or information in this news release. The future performance and prospects of Brookfield Renewable are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results of Brookfield Renewable to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by the statements in this news release include general economic conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate; our ability to sell products and services under contract or into merchant energy markets; weather conditions and other factors which may affect generation levels at our facilities; changes to energy markets, including incentives for renewable energy; the ability to grow within our current markets or expand into new markets; the ability to complete development and capital projects on time and on budget; the state of capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing; the ability to effectively source, complete and integrate new acquisitions and to realize the benefits of such acquisitions; health, safety, security and environmental risks; general regulatory risks relating to the power markets in which we operate, including relating to the regulation of our assets, licensing and litigation; risks relating to our internal control environment; and other risks associated with the construction, development and operation of power generating facilities.
We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements represent our views as of the date of this news release and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this news release. While we anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause our views to change, we disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law. For further information on these known and unknown risks, please see "Risk Factors" included in our Form 20-F.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING USE OF NON-IFRS MEASURES
This news release contains references to Adjusted EBITDA, Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations, which are not generally accepted accounting measures under IFRS and therefore may differ from definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations used by other entities. We believe that these are useful supplemental measures that may assist investors in assessing the financial performance and the cash anticipated to be generated by our operating portfolio. Neither Adjusted EBITDA, Funds From Operations nor Adjusted Funds From Operations should be considered as the sole measure of our performance and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of our financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
References to Brookfield Renewable are to Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. together with its subsidiary and operating entities unless the context reflects otherwise.
GENERATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The table below summarizes generation by segment and region:
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Generation (GWh)(1) Variance of Results
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For the nine months ended Actual Actual LTA Actual Actual vs.
September 30 2015 2014 2015 vs. LTA Prior Year
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Hydroelectric
North America
United States 7,582 7,859 8,566 (984) (277)
Canada 3,792 3,856 3,971 (179) (64)
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11,374 11,715 12,537 (1,163) (341)
Latin America 2,451 2,576 2,976 (525) (125)
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13,825 14,291 15,513 (1,688) (466)
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Wind
North America
United States 746 940 1,048 (302) (194)
Canada 671 731 854 (183) (60)
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1,417 1,671 1,902 (485) (254)
Latin America 322 - 294 28 322
Europe(2) 1,072 592 1,050 22 480
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2,811 2,263 3,246 (435) 548
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Other 579 155 415 164 424
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Total generation(3) 17,215 16,709 19,174 (1,959) 506
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(1) For assets acquired or reaching commercial operation during the year,
this figure is calculated from the acquisition or commercial operation
date.
(2) We completed the acquisition of the wind portfolio in Ireland on June
30, 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement,
Brookfield Renewable acquired an economic interest in the wind
portfolio from January 1, 2014. Accordingly, 2014 numbers include
generation for the period from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014.
(3) Includes 100% of generation from equity-accounted investments.
FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The following table reflects Adjusted EBITDA, Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015:
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Three months ended Nine months ended
Sep 30 Sep 30
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Revenues $ 337 $ 342 $ 1,236 $ 1,296
Other income(1)(2) 42 3 75 8
Share of cash earnings from equity-
accounted investments 5 10 18 25
Direct operating costs (142) (132) (410) (386)
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Adjusted EBITDA(3) 242 223 919 943
Fixed earnings adjustment(4) - - - 11
Interest expense - borrowings (107) (106) (326) (309)
Management service costs (11) (14) (38) (38)
Current income tax expense (7) (5) (17) (19)
Less: cash portion of non-
controlling interests
Preferred equity (7) (10) (23) (29)
Participating non-controlling
interests - in operating
subsidiaries (30) (27) (136) (115)
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Funds From Operations(3) 80 61 379 444
Less: adjusted sustaining capital
expenditures(5) (15) (15) (45) (43)
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Adjusted Funds From Operations(3) 65 46 334 401
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Add: cash portion of non-controlling
interests 78 37 200 144
Add: adjusted sustaining capital
expenditures 15 15 45 43
Less: fixed earnings adjustment - - - (11)
Other items:
Depreciation (153) (145) (472) (400)
Unrealized financial instruments
(loss) gain (1) 9 (9) 5
Share of non-cash loss from
equity-accounted investments (2) (3) (8) (15)
Deferred income tax recovery 26 27 38 8
Other (1) (11) (15) (3)
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Net income (loss) $ 27 $ (25) $ 113 $ 172
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Basic and diluted earnings per LP
Unit(6) $ (0.07) $ (0.13) $ 0.10 $ 0.31
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(1) Brookfield Renewable, along with its institutional partners, sold its
interest in a 102 MW wind facility in California to a third party for
gross cash consideration of $143 million, resulting in a gain of $53
million. Brookfield Renewable's share of the gain was $12 million,
representing the 22% interest in the facility and is net of the cash
portion of non-controlling interests.
(2) In July 2015, concession agreements relating to two Brazilian
hydroelectric facilities expired. Brookfield Renewable elected not to
renew these concession agreements in exchange for compensation of $17
million.
(3) Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS
Measures".
(4) The fixed earnings adjustment relates to Brookfield Renewable's
investment in the acquisition of the wind portfolio in Ireland.
Pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, Brookfield
Renewable acquired an economic interest in the wind portfolio from
January 1, 2014. The transaction closed on June 30, 2014, and
accordingly under IFRS, the $11 million net Funds From Operations
contribution was recorded as part of the purchase price.
(5) Based on long-term sustaining capital expenditure plans.
(6) Average LP Units outstanding during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2015 totaled 143.3 million and 143.4 million,
respectively (2014: 143.3 million and 137.2 million).
GENERATION AND FINANCIAL REVIEW ON A CONSOLIDATED AND PROPORTIONATE BASIS
The following table illustrates generation results for the three months ended September 30, 2015 on a proportionate basis, while adjusting for the share from facilities in which we own less than 100%:
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Third
party
Proportionate interests Consolidated
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Wholly- Partially- Equity-
GENERATION owned owned accounted
(GWh)(1) assets assets investments Total
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Hydroelectric
North
America
United
States 862 525 81 1,468 649 2,117
Canada 884 2 33 919 33 952
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1,746 527 114 2,387 682 3,069
Latin
America 635 83 11 729 150 879
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2,381 610 125 3,116 832 3,948
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Wind
North
America
United
States 73 24 - 97 88 185
Canada 155 - - 155 - 155
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228 24 - 252 88 340
Latin
America - 57 - 57 80 137
Europe - 117 - 117 178 295
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228 198 - 426 346 772
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Other 103 70 - 173 99 272
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Total
generation -
2015 2,712 878 125 3,715 1,277 4,992
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Total
generation -
2014 2,683 634 101 3,418 965 4,383
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(1) For assets acquired or reaching commercial operation during the year,
this figure is calculated from the acquisition or commercial operation
date.
The following table illustrates our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2015, including revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Funds From Operations on a proportionate basis, while adjusting for our share from facilities in which we own less than 100%:
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Proportionate
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Wholly- Partially- Equity-
owned owned accounted
(MILLIONS) assets assets investments Total
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Revenues $ 180 $ 76 $ - $ 256
Other
income(1)(2) 39 1 - 40
Share of cash
earnings from
equity-accounted
investments - - 5 5
Direct operating
costs (93) (20) - (113)
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Adjusted
EBITDA(3) 126 57 5 188
Interest expense
- borrowings (61) (23) - (84)
Management
service costs (11) - - (11)
Current income
taxes (5) (1) - (6)
Preferred equity (7) - - (7)
Participating
non-controlling
interests - in
operating
subsidiaries - - - -
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Funds From
Operations -
2015(3) $ 42 $ 33 $ 5 $ 80
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Funds From
Operations -
2014(3) $ 23 $ 28 $ 10 $ 61
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Third
party
Interest Consolidated
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(MILLIONS)
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Revenues $ 81 $ 337
Other
income(1)(2) 2 42
Share of cash
earnings from
equity-accounted
investments - 5
Direct operating
costs (29) (142)
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Adjusted
EBITDA(3) 54 242
Interest expense
- borrowings (23) (107)
Management
service costs - (11)
Current income
taxes (1) (7)
Preferred equity - (7)
Participating
non-controlling
interests - in
operating
subsidiaries (30)(4) (30)
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Funds From
Operations -
2015(3) $ - $ 80
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Funds From
Operations -
2014(3) $ - $ 61
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(1) Brookfield Renewable, along with its institutional partners, sold its
interest in a 102 MW wind facility in California to a third party for
gross cash consideration of $143 million, resulting in a gain of $53
million. Brookfield Renewable's share of the gain was $12 million,
representing the 22% interest in the facility and is net of the cash
portion of non-controlling interests.
(2) In July 2015, concession agreements relating to two Brazilian
hydroelectric facilities expired. Brookfield Renewable elected not to
renew these concession agreements in exchange for compensation of $17
million.
(3) Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS
Measures".
(4) Represents third party interests' Funds From Operations.
The following table illustrates generation results for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 on a proportionate basis, while adjusting for the share from facilities in which we own less than 100%:
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Third
party
Proportionate interests Consolidated
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Wholly- Partially- Equity-
GENERATION owned owned accounted
(GWh)(1) assets assets investments Total
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Hydroelectric
North America
United
States 3,340 1,807 190 5,337 2,245 7,582
Canada 3,567 49 80 3,696 96 3,792
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6,907 1,856 270 9,033 2,341 11,374
Latin America 1,910 153 51 2,114 337 2,451
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8,817 2,009 321 11,147 2,678 13,825
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Wind
North America
United
States 221 112 - 333 413 746
Canada 671 - - 671 - 671
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892 112 - 1,004 413 1,417
Latin America - 134 - 134 188 322
Europe - 425 - 425 647 1,072
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892 671 - 1,563 1,248 2,811
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Other 270 129 - 399 180 579
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Total
generation -
2015 9,979 2,809 321 13,109 4,106 17,215
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Total
generation -
2014 11,004 2,180 290 13,474 3,235 16,709
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(1) For assets acquired or reaching commercial operation during the year,
this figure is calculated from the acquisition or commercial operation
date.
The following table illustrates our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 including revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Funds From Operations on a proportionate basis, while adjusting for our share from facilities in which we own less than 100%:
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Proportionate
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Wholly- Partially- Equity-
owned owned accounted
(MILLIONS) assets assets investments Total
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Revenues $ 699 $ 256 - $ 955
Other income(1)(2) 70 2 - 72
Share of cash
earnings from
equity-accounted
investments - - 18 18
Direct operating
costs (277) (56) - (333)
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Adjusted EBITDA(3) 492 202 18 712
Interest expense -
borrowings (191) (67) - (258)
Management service
costs (38) - - (38)
Current income taxes (10) (4) - (14)
Preferred equity (23) - - (23)
Participating non-
controlling
interests - in
operating
subsidiaries - - - -
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Funds From Operations
- 2015(3) $ 230 $ 131 $ 18 $ 379
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Funds From Operations
- 2014(3) $ 294 $ 125 $ 25 $ 444
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Third party
Interest Consolidated
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(MILLIONS)
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Revenues $ 281 $ 1,236
Other income(1)(2) 3 75
Share of cash
earnings from
equity-accounted
investments - 18
Direct operating
costs (77) (410)
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Adjusted EBITDA(3) 207 919
Interest expense -
borrowings (68) (326)
Management service
costs - (38)
Current income taxes (3) (17)
Preferred equity - (23)
Participating non-
controlling
interests - in
operating
subsidiaries (136)(4) (136)
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Funds From Operations
- 2015(3) $ - $ 379
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Funds From Operations
- 2014(3) $ - $ 444
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(1) Brookfield Renewable, along with its institutional partners, sold its
interest in a 102 MW wind facility in California to a third party for
gross cash consideration of $143 million, resulting in a gain of $53
million. Brookfield Renewable's share of the gain was $12 million,
representing the 22% interest in the facility and is net of the cash
portion of non-controlling interests.
(2) In July 2015, concession agreements relating to two Brazilian
hydroelectric facilities expired. Brookfield Renewable elected not to
renew these concession agreements in exchange for compensation of $17
million.
(3) Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS
Measures".
(4) Represents third party interests' Funds From Operations.
Contacts:
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners
Zev Korman
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 359-1955
zev.korman@brookfieldrenewable.com
www.brookfieldrenewable.com
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