Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Lori Wright - Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer David Campbell - President and Chief Executive Officer Kirkland Andrews - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Sullivan - Wolfe Research Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Paul Patterson - Glenrock Associates Nicholas Campanella - Credit Suisse Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by ...

```markdown [Part I - Financial Information](index=8&type=section&id=Part%20I%20-%20Financial%20Information) This section provides the unaudited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for Evergy, Inc. and its subsidiaries [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements for Evergy, Inc., Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., and Evergy Metro, Inc. for the period ended June 30, 2022. It includes balance sheets, statements of comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in equity for each entity, followed by combined notes detailing accounting policies, regulatory matters, and specific financial items [Evergy, Inc. Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Evergy%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements for Evergy, Inc., including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements Evergy, Inc. Key Financials (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) | Metric | Q2 2022 (millions) | Q2 2021 (millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenues | $1,446.5 | $1,236.2 | +17.0% | | Income from Operations | $335.5 | $295.3 | +13.6% | | Net Income Attributable to Evergy, Inc. | $194.5 | $185.3 | +5.0% | | Diluted EPS | $0.84 | $0.81 | +$0.03 | Evergy, Inc. Balance Sheet Summary | Metric | June 30, 2022 (millions) | Dec 31, 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Current Assets | $1,922.1 | $1,710.3 | | Total Assets | $29,188.8 | $28,520.5 | | Total Current Liabilities | $3,859.7 | $3,102.9 | | Total Long-Term Debt, net | $9,196.7 | $9,297.9 | | Total Equity | $9,310.8 | $9,241.7 | Evergy, Inc. Cash Flow Summary (YTD) | Metric | YTD June 30, 2022 (millions) | YTD June 30, 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash Flows from Operating Activities | $588.9 | $224.6 | | Cash Flows used in Investing Activities | $(1,128.9) | $(918.2) | | Cash Flows from Financing Activities | $536.2 | $607.1 | [Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Financial Statements](index=14&type=section&id=Evergy%20Kansas%20Central%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements for Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Key Financials (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) | Metric | Q2 2022 (millions) | Q2 2021 (millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenues | $724.0 | $598.5 | +20.9% | | Income from Operations | $147.5 | $120.5 | +22.4% | | Net Income Attributable to Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. | $87.5 | $76.6 | +14.2% | [Evergy Metro, Inc. Financial Statements](index=19&type=section&id=Evergy%20Metro%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements for Evergy Metro, Inc., including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements Evergy Metro, Inc. Key Financials (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) | Metric | Q2 2022 (millions) | Q2 2021 (millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenues | $500.1 | $438.7 | +14.0% | | Income from Operations | $136.3 | $131.1 | +4.0% | | Net Income | $88.4 | $88.1 | +0.3% | [Combined Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=24&type=section&id=Combined%20Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section provides detailed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements, covering accounting policies, regulatory matters, and specific financial items - The February 2021 winter weather event resulted in total incurred net fuel and purchased power costs of **$367.9 million** for Evergy as of June 30, 2022. These costs were primarily driven by Evergy Missouri West (**$296.6 million**) and Evergy Kansas Central (**$134.3 million**), offset by net wholesale revenues at Evergy Metro (**$63.0 million**)[99](index=99&type=chunk) - Evergy recorded a pre-tax loss of **$16.3 million** year-to-date related to an equity investment in an early-stage energy solutions company, which was sold in March 2022[87](index=87&type=chunk)[106](index=106&type=chunk) - The KCC approved annual retail revenue increases for Evergy Kansas Central (**$20.4 million**) and Evergy Metro (**$7.9 million**) to reflect updated transmission costs, effective April and May 2022, respectively[118](index=118&type=chunk)[120](index=120&type=chunk) - Evergy Missouri West filed a petition to finance approximately **$306.1 million** in extraordinary costs from the February 2021 winter weather event through the issuance of securitized bonds, with a decision from the MPSC expected by October 2022[146](index=146&type=chunk)[147](index=147&type=chunk)[148](index=148&type=chunk) - The company faces potential material costs from various environmental regulations, including the EPA's rules on Greenhouse Gases (GHG), Regional Haze, water discharges (ELG), and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs)[213](index=213&type=chunk)[216](index=216&type=chunk)[217](index=217&type=chunk)[221](index=221&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=53&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the financial results, highlighting an increase in Q2 2022 net income due to higher retail sales and transmission revenue, but a decrease in year-to-date income compared to 2021, which benefited from non-regulated marketing margins during the February 2021 winter storm. The discussion covers operational performance, regulatory proceedings, liquidity, and capital resources for Evergy, Inc. and its key subsidiaries, Evergy Kansas Central and Evergy Metro [Executive Summary](index=53&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) This section provides an overview of Evergy's financial performance, including net income and diluted EPS, with a reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted earnings Evergy, Inc. Earnings Overview | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income Attributable to Evergy, Inc. (millions) | $194.5 | $185.3 | $317.0 | $376.9 | | Diluted EPS | $0.84 | $0.81 | $1.38 | $1.65 | - The year-to-date decrease in net income was primarily due to non-regulated energy marketing margins recognized in 2021 related to the February 2021 winter weather event, which were not repeated in 2022[262](index=262&type=chunk) Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (non-GAAP) | (millions, except per share) | YTD June 30, 2022 | YTD June 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net income attributable to Evergy, Inc. (GAAP)** | **$317.0** | **$376.9** | | Non-regulated energy marketing margin (pre-tax) | - | $(95.0) | | Restricted equity investment losses (pre-tax) | $16.3 | - | | Other adjustments (net) | $(1.1) | $21.3 | | Income tax effect | $(4.2) | $17.3 | | **Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)** | **$332.2** | **$320.5** | | **Diluted EPS (GAAP)** | **$1.38** | **$1.65** | | **Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)** | **$1.44** | **$1.40** | [Evergy Results of Operations](index=57&type=section&id=EVERGY%20RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) This section details Evergy's operational performance, focusing on changes in utility gross margin and operating expenses - Utility gross margin for Q2 2022 increased by **$72.4 million** YoY, driven by higher retail sales (**$53.2M**) from favorable weather and demand, and increased transmission revenue (**$10.6M**)[285](index=285&type=chunk) - Year-to-date utility gross margin increased by only **$1.2 million**, as higher retail and transmission revenues were almost entirely offset by the **$95.0 million** non-regulated energy marketing margin recognized in 2021 from the winter storm[286](index=286&type=chunk) - Operating and maintenance expense for Q2 2022 increased by **$22.9 million** YoY, primarily due to higher plant maintenance (**$9.4M**), transmission and distribution costs (**$9.4M**), and credit loss expense (**$8.0M**)[287](index=287&type=chunk)[289](index=289&type=chunk) - Depreciation and amortization increased by **$16.6 million** year-to-date due to higher capital additions[291](index=291&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=62&type=section&id=LIQUIDITY%20AND%20CAPITAL%20RESOURCES) This section discusses Evergy's financial liquidity, borrowing capacity, and cash flow activities, including capital expenditures - As of June 30, 2022, Evergy had **$1.0 billion** of available borrowing capacity under its **$2.5 billion** master credit facility[301](index=301&type=chunk) - In February 2022, Evergy entered into a **$500.0 million** unsecured Term Loan Facility, which was fully borrowed as of June 30, 2022[302](index=302&type=chunk) - Year-to-date cash from operating activities increased significantly to **$588.9 million** from **$224.6 million** in the prior year, primarily because 2021 was negatively impacted by **$371.6 million** in cash payments for net fuel and purchased power costs during the February 2021 winter weather event[307](index=307&type=chunk) - Cash used in investing activities increased by **$210.7 million** year-to-date, driven by a **$225.3 million** increase in capital expenditures for grid resiliency and infrastructure improvements[312](index=312&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=68&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company reports that its exposure to market risk has not materially changed since the end of the previous fiscal year, as detailed in the 2021 Form 10-K - Evergy's exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2021[345](index=345&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=68&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management for Evergy, Inc., Evergy Kansas Central, and Evergy Metro concluded that their respective disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the reporting period. There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Evergy, Evergy Kansas Central, and Evergy Metro have concluded that their respective disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level[346](index=346&type=chunk)[348](index=348&type=chunk)[350](index=350&type=chunk) - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[347](index=347&type=chunk)[349](index=349&type=chunk)[353](index=353&type=chunk) [Part II - Other Information](index=69&type=section&id=Part%20II%20-%20Other%20Information) This section covers legal proceedings, risk factors, equity security sales, and other miscellaneous information [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=69&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is party to various lawsuits and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of business, with further details on material items provided in Notes 4 and 10 of the financial statements - For information regarding material lawsuits and proceedings, the report refers to Notes 4 (Rate Matters and Regulation) and 10 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the consolidated financial statements[354](index=354&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=69&type=page&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) There have been no material changes to the company's risk factors since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K - There have been no material changes with regards to risk factors since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K for each of Evergy, Evergy Kansas Central and Evergy Metro[355](index=355&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=69&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During the second quarter of 2022, Evergy purchased a total of 1,335 shares of its equity securities. These purchases were not part of a publicly announced plan or program Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q2 2022) | Month | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2022 | 51 | $69.06 | | May 2022 | 135 | $68.10 | | June 2022 | 1,149 | $70.01 | | **Total** | **1,335** | **$69.78** | [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=69&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reports no defaults upon senior securities during the period - None[357](index=357&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=70&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This section is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[359](index=359&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=70&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section provides standard information on where investors can access the company's SEC filings and other material financial information, primarily through the SEC's website and the company's investor relations website - The company directs investors to its website (investors.evergy.com) and SEC filings for material financial information[360](index=360&type=chunk)[361](index=361&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=71&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including officer certifications (Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) and Section 1350) and XBRL data files - The report includes CEO and CFO certifications for Evergy, Evergy Metro, and Evergy Kansas Central, as well as XBRL data files, as exhibits[363](index=363&type=chunk) ```

First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call May 5, 2022 Important Information Forward Looking Statements Statements made in this document that are not based on historical facts are forward-looking, may involve risks and uncertainties, and are intended to be as of the date when made. Forwardlooking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Evergy's strategic plan, including, without limitation, those related to earnings per share, dividend, operating and maintenance expense and capital investme ...

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants David A. Campbell – President and Chief Executive Officer Kirkland Andrews – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lori Wright – Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Michael Sullivan – Wolfe Research Michael Lapides – Goldman Sachs Darius Anderson – Bank of America Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the First Quarter 2022 Evergy I ...

[Part I - Financial Information](index=8&type=section&id=Part%20I%20-%20Financial%20Information) Presents unaudited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for Evergy and its subsidiaries [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Presents unaudited consolidated financial statements for Evergy, Inc., Evergy Kansas Central, and Evergy Metro for Q1 2022 [Evergy, Inc. Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Evergy%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) Evergy, Inc. reported **net income of $122.5 million** in Q1 2022, a decrease from $191.6 million, due to lower operating revenues Evergy, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Revenues** | $1,223.9 | $1,611.9 | | **Income from Operations** | $253.1 | $317.7 | | **Net Income Attributable to Evergy, Inc.** | $122.5 | $191.6 | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.53 | $0.84 | Evergy, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (as of March 31, 2022) | Metric | March 31, 2022 (millions) | December 31, 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $1,722.0 | $1,710.3 | | **Total Assets** | $28,739.9 | $28,520.5 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $3,391.3 | $3,102.9 | | **Total Equity** | $9,237.5 | $9,241.7 | Evergy, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash Flows from Operating Activities** | $265.1 | $(28.6) | | **Cash Flows used in Investing Activities** | $(531.3) | $(475.2) | | **Cash Flows from Financing Activities** | $262.2 | $840.9 | [Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Financial Statements](index=13&type=section&id=Evergy%20Kansas%20Central%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. reported **net income of $72.0 million** in Q1 2022, a decrease from $178.1 million, due to lower operating revenues Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Income (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Revenues** | $613.9 | $901.1 | | **Income from Operations** | $127.2 | $240.3 | | **Net Income Attributable to Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.** | $72.0 | $178.1 | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (as of March 31, 2022) | Metric | March 31, 2022 (millions) | December 31, 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | $13,183.4 | $13,075.6 | | **Total Liabilities** | $8,591.8 | $8,534.1 | | **Total Equity** | $4,591.6 | $4,541.5 | [Evergy Metro, Inc. Financial Statements](index=18&type=section&id=Evergy%20Metro%2C%20Inc.%20Financial%20Statements) Evergy Metro, Inc. reported **net income of $54.6 million** in Q1 2022, an increase from $33.5 million, despite decreased operating revenues Evergy Metro, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Revenues** | $422.5 | $516.2 | | **Income from Operations** | $95.6 | $71.2 | | **Net Income** | $54.6 | $33.5 | Evergy Metro, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (as of March 31, 2022) | Metric | March 31, 2022 (millions) | December 31, 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | $9,112.2 | $9,156.8 | | **Total Liabilities** | $6,036.4 | $6,135.6 | | **Total Equity** | $3,075.8 | $3,021.2 | [Combined Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=23&type=section&id=Combined%20Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) These notes explain consolidated financial statements, covering organization, accounting policies, and key financial events - The February 2021 winter weather event resulted in total net fuel and purchased power costs of **$367.9 million** as of March 31, 2022, which have been deferred to a regulatory asset or liability for future recovery or refund[95](index=95&type=chunk)[96](index=96&type=chunk) - In Q1 2022, Evergy sold an equity investment through a share forward agreement, recognizing a pre-tax loss of **$14.2 million**[101](index=101&type=chunk)[102](index=102&type=chunk) - Evergy Missouri West filed a petition in March 2022 to finance its extraordinary costs from the February 2021 winter weather event through the issuance of securitized bonds[141](index=141&type=chunk) - In March 2022, Evergy Missouri West issued **$250.0 million** of 3.75% First Mortgage Bonds and repaid **$100.0 million** of 3.74% Senior Notes at maturity[162](index=162&type=chunk)[163](index=163&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)](index=49&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%20%28MD%26A%29) Management's perspective on Evergy's financial results and condition, explaining the impact of non-recurring events on earnings GAAP vs. Non-GAAP EPS (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Diluted EPS (GAAP)** | $0.53 | $0.84 | | **Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP)** | $0.58 | $0.55 | - The primary reason for the decrease in GAAP net income was the non-recurrence of significant non-regulated energy marketing margins recognized in Q1 2021 related to the February 2021 winter weather event[236](index=236&type=chunk) - Utility gross margin (a non-GAAP measure) decreased by **$71.2 million**, primarily driven by a **$104.9 million** decrease in non-regulated energy marketing margins from the 2021 winter event[256](index=256&type=chunk) - Operating cash flow increased by **$293.7 million**, mainly because the prior-year period included **$363.7 million** in cash payments for net fuel and purchased power costs related to the February 2021 winter weather event[272](index=272&type=chunk) [Evergy, Inc. Results of Operations](index=52&type=section&id=Evergy%2C%20Inc.%20Results%20of%20Operations) Evergy's consolidated income from operations decreased in Q1 2022, primarily due to lower utility gross margin - Utility gross margin decreased by **$71.2 million**, primarily due to a **$104.9 million** decrease in non-regulated energy marketing margins recognized in 2021 related to the February 2021 winter weather event[256](index=256&type=chunk) - Operating and maintenance expense decreased by **$23.3 million**, driven by lower credit loss expense and the non-recurrence of 2021 executive transition costs[258](index=258&type=chunk) - Other expense, net increased by **$18.2 million**, primarily due to a **$14.2 million** loss from the sale of an equity investment in an early-stage energy solutions company[261](index=261&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=54&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Evergy maintains liquidity through cash from operations, credit facilities, and debt/equity issuances, with significant borrowing capacity - As of March 31, 2022, Evergy had **$1.6 billion** of available borrowing capacity under its master credit facility[265](index=265&type=chunk) - In February 2022, Evergy entered into a **$500.0 million** unsecured Term Loan Facility, which was fully borrowed as of March 31, 2022[266](index=266&type=chunk) - Cash flows from operating activities increased by **$293.7 million** compared to Q1 2021, primarily because the prior period included **$363.7 million** in cash payments for net fuel and purchased power costs during the February 2021 winter weather event[272](index=272&type=chunk) [Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. MD&A](index=56&type=section&id=Evergy%20Kansas%20Central%2C%20Inc.%20MD%26A) Evergy Kansas Central's net income fell sharply in Q1 2022, driven by decreased utility gross margin Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Results of Operations (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Revenues** | $613.9 | $901.1 | | **Income from Operations** | $127.2 | $240.3 | | **Net Income Attributable to Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.** | $72.0 | $178.1 | - Utility gross margin decreased by **$109.8 million**, primarily due to a **$104.9 million** decrease in non-regulated energy marketing margins from the 2021 winter weather event[283](index=283&type=chunk)[284](index=284&type=chunk) [Evergy Metro, Inc. MD&A](index=58&type=section&id=Evergy%20Metro%2C%20Inc.%20MD%26A) Evergy Metro's net income increased in Q1 2022, driven by increased utility gross margin and lower operating expenses Evergy Metro, Inc. Results of Operations (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021) | Metric | Q1 2022 (millions) | Q1 2021 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Revenues** | $422.5 | $516.2 | | **Income from Operations** | $95.6 | $71.2 | | **Net Income** | $54.6 | $33.5 | - Utility gross margin increased by **$15.0 million**, primarily due to jurisdictional allocation differences in fuel recovery mechanisms in Missouri and Kansas regarding the refund to customers for net wholesale revenues from the February 2021 winter event[296](index=296&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=60&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) No material changes to market risk disclosures since the most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K - There were no material changes from the market risk disclosures included in the Evergy Companies' combined 2021 Form 10-K[303](index=303&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=60&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls and procedures were effective with no material changes to internal control - The CEO and CFO of Evergy, Evergy Kansas Central, and Evergy Metro concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level[304](index=304&type=chunk)[306](index=306&type=chunk)[309](index=309&type=chunk) - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[305](index=305&type=chunk)[307](index=307&type=chunk)[310](index=310&type=chunk) [Part II - Other Information](index=61&type=section&id=Part%20II%20-%20Other%20Information) This section covers legal proceedings, risk factors, equity sales, and other corporate information [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=61&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The Evergy Companies are involved in various lawsuits and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of business - For information regarding material lawsuits and proceedings, the report refers to Notes 4 and 9 to the consolidated financial statements[311](index=311&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=61&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to risk factors previously disclosed in the 2021 Form 10-K for Evergy and its subsidiaries - There have been no material changes with regards to the risk factors discussed in the 2021 Form 10-K for each of Evergy, Evergy Kansas Central and Evergy Metro[312](index=312&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=62&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) Information on Evergy's purchases of its own equity securities during Q1 2022, totaling **68,544 shares** Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q1 2022) | Month | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | January | 95 | $66.80 | | February | 6,173 | $60.99 | | March | 62,276 | $60.88 | | **Total** | **68,544** | **$60.90** | [Item 5. Other Information](index=63&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) Details the results of Evergy's annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2022, where all Board-recommended proposals were approved - At the annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2022, all twelve director nominees were elected[319](index=319&type=chunk)[320](index=320&type=chunk) - Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2021 compensation of named executive officers[319](index=319&type=chunk)[320](index=320&type=chunk) - Shareholders approved the Evergy, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan[319](index=319&type=chunk)[321](index=321&type=chunk) - Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2022[319](index=319&type=chunk)[324](index=324&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=65&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including debt agreements, compensatory plans, CEO/CFO certifications, and XBRL data - Lists various filed exhibits, including the First Mortgage Indenture for Evergy Missouri West, the **$500M** Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the amended Long-Term Incentive Plan[328](index=328&type=chunk) - Includes Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications for the CEO and CFO of Evergy, Inc., Evergy Metro, and Evergy Kansas Central[328](index=328&type=chunk)

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) Q4 Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Lori Wright - Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer David Campbell - President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Andrews - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Michael Lapides - Goldman Sachs Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Bank of America Nicholas Campanella - Credit Suisse Travis Miller - Mor ...

Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Call February 25, 2022 ==evergy Important Information Forward Looking Statements Statements made in this document that are not based on historical facts are forward-looking, may involve risks and uncertainties, and are intended to be as of the date when made. Forwardlooking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Evergy's strategic plan, including, without limitation, those related to earnings per share, dividend, operating and maintenance expense and ...

PART I [Item 1. Business](index=9&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Evergy, Inc. is a public utility holding company serving approximately 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, focused on affordability, reliability, and sustainability, with a net-zero CO2 emissions goal by 2045 [Evergy, Inc. - General](index=9&type=section&id=Evergy%2C%20Inc.%20-%20General) Evergy, Inc. is a public utility holding company serving approximately 1.64 million customers across Kansas and Missouri, with a strategy built on affordability, reliability, and sustainability - Evergy is a public utility holding company operating through its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Metro, and Evergy Missouri West[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) - The company serves approximately **1,640,800 customers** in Kansas and Missouri, comprising **1,433,500 residences**, **199,400 commercial firms**, and **7,900 industrial and other clients**[37](index=37&type=chunk) - Evergy's core strategic tenets are **affordability** (keeping rates competitive), **reliability** (targeting top-tier performance), and **sustainability** (reducing CO2 emissions and transitioning its generation fleet)[38](index=38&type=chunk) Revenue Percentage by Customer Classification (2019-2021) | Customer Class | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Residential | 34% | 39% | 37% | | Commercial | 30% | 33% | 35% | | Industrial | 11% | 12% | 12% | | Wholesale | 13% | 5% | 7% | | Transmission | 6% | 6% | 6% | | Other | 6% | 5% | 3% | [Regulation](index=10&type=section&id=Regulation) Evergy's utility operations are primarily regulated by the KCC and MPSC for retail rates, FERC for transmission and wholesale rates, and NRC for the Wolf Creek Generating Station Retail Rate Orders in Effect | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Allowed Return on Equity | Rate-Making Equity Ratio | Effective Date | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Evergy Kansas Central | KCC | 9.3% | 51.46% | September 2018 | | Evergy Metro - Kansas | KCC | 9.3% | 49.09% | December 2018 | | Evergy Metro - Missouri | MPSC | Not Specified | Not Specified | December 2018 | | Evergy Missouri West | MPSC | Not Specified | Not Specified | December 2018 | - For 2022, Evergy anticipates approximately **60% of its retail revenues** will come from its Kansas jurisdiction and **40% from its Missouri jurisdiction**[45](index=45&type=chunk) [Power Supply](index=11&type=section&id=Power%20Supply) Evergy controls approximately 15,400 MW of generating capacity, with a mix led by coal (38%) and wind (28%), and maintains a 12% reserve margin as an SPP member Total Capacity by Fuel Type (Estimated 2022) | Fuel Type | MW Capacity | Percent of Total Capacity | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Coal | 5,913 | 38% | | Wind | 4,326 | 28% | | Natural gas and oil | 3,971 | 26% | | Uranium | 1,108 | 7% | | Solar, landfill gas and hydroelectric | 78 | 1% | | **Total capacity** | **15,396** | **100%** | - Evergy's projected peak summer demand for 2022 is approximately **10,200 MW**[52](index=52&type=chunk) - As members of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Evergy's utilities are required to maintain a minimum reserve margin of **12%** to support regional electric supply reliability[55](index=55&type=chunk) [Environmental Matters and Generation Fleet Transition](index=12&type=section&id=Environmental%20Matters%20and%20Generation%20Fleet%20Transition) Evergy aims for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2045, with a 70% reduction by 2030, achieved by retiring fossil fuel plants and adding renewable generation - Evergy has a goal to achieve **net-zero CO2 emissions by 2045**, with an interim goal of a **70% reduction from 2005 levels by 2030**[57](index=57&type=chunk) - Since 2005, the company has added over **4,400 MW of renewable generation** while retiring more than **2,400 MW of fossil fuel generation**[60](index=60&type=chunk) - Strategies to reduce emissions include retiring fossil fuel generation, developing renewable energy facilities, collaborating with regulators on renewable energy programs, and investing in customer energy efficiency[59](index=59&type=chunk) [Fuel](index=13&type=section&id=Fuel) In 2021, coal was 50% of Evergy's fuel mix, followed by renewables at 30%, with 85% of 2022 coal requirements secured by contract 2021 Fuel Mix and Cost | Fuel | Fuel Mix (Actual 2021) | Fuel cost (cents per net kWh delivered) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Coal | 50% | 1.94¢ | | Wind, hydroelectric, landfill gas and solar | 30% | 2.06¢ | | Uranium | 16% | 0.64¢ | | Natural gas and oil | 4% | 11.72¢ | - For 2022, Evergy has contracted approximately **85% of its projected 19 million tons of coal requirements**[64](index=64&type=chunk) - The owners of Wolf Creek have secured all uranium, enrichment, and conversion services needed through **Q1 2030** and all fabrication services through **2045**[67](index=67&type=chunk) [Human Capital Resources](index=14&type=section&id=Human%20Capital%20Resources) As of December 31, 2021, Evergy employed 4,930 people, with 2,632 union-represented, emphasizing safety, integrity, and competitive compensation - At year-end 2021, the company had **4,930 employees**, of which **2,632 were represented by unions**[73](index=73&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, the workforce was **77% male** and **23% female**, with an ethnicity breakdown of **85% White**, **5% Black**, **4% Hispanic**, and **6% other**[77](index=77&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=18&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Evergy faces risks from regulatory challenges, environmental compliance costs, financial market disruptions, operational failures, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic - Utility Regulatory Risks: Prices established by regulators may not be sufficient to recover costs or provide an adequate return on investment, exacerbated by regulatory lag and rate moratoriums in Kansas and Missouri[96](index=96&type=chunk)[97](index=97&type=chunk)[98](index=98&type=chunk) - Environmental Risks: Compliance with evolving federal and state environmental laws regarding air, water, and coal combustion residuals (CCRs) requires significant capital and carries the risk of substantial fines and sanctions[103](index=103&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) - Financial Risks: The company is exposed to risks from financial market disruptions, credit rating downgrades (a ratings agency assigned a negative outlook in 2021), and its holding company structure, which relies on dividends from subsidiaries[110](index=110&type=chunk)[111](index=111&type=chunk)[112](index=112&type=chunk) - Operational Risks: The business faces risks from aging infrastructure, equipment failure, physical and cybersecurity breaches, and potential cost overruns or delays in its significant capital projects[137](index=137&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk)[147](index=147&type=chunk) - COVID-19 Risks: The pandemic could continue to negatively affect operations through altered electricity usage patterns, increased credit loss expense, supply chain disruptions for capital projects, and increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities from remote work[165](index=165&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk)[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](index=30&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - None[178](index=178&type=chunk) [Item 2. Properties](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) Evergy's properties include 15,396 MW of generation capacity, 10,200 circuit miles of transmission, and 60,400 circuit miles of distribution lines, all subject to mortgage indentures Total Generation and Renewable Purchased Power by Type (MW) | Generation Type | Total Company Generation (Owned) | Renewable Purchased Power | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Renewable | 584 | 3,820 | 4,404 | | Nuclear | 1,108 | — | 1,108 | | Coal | 5,913 | — | 5,913 | | Gas and Oil | 3,971 | — | 3,971 | | **Total** | **11,576** | **3,820** | **15,396** | - Evergy's electric transmission system consists of approximately **10,200 circuit miles of lines**[188](index=188&type=chunk) - The distribution system includes approximately **44,900 circuit miles of overhead lines** and **15,500 circuit miles of underground lines**[188](index=188&type=chunk) [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](index=34&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is party to various lawsuits and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of business, with details in Notes 4 and 14 - Information regarding material lawsuits and proceedings is incorporated by reference from Notes 4 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements[191](index=191&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=34&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[192](index=192&type=chunk) PART II [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=35&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) Evergy's common stock trades on the NYSE under "EVRG," with 18,297 shareholders of record as of February 18, 2022, and minor share repurchases in Q4 2021 - Evergy's common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "**EVRG**" On February 18, 2022, there were **18,297 shareholders of record**[194](index=194&type=chunk) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q4 2021) | Month | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | October 1 - 31 | — | — | | November 1 - 30 | 680 | $64.92 | | December 1 - 31 | 8,495 | $68.56 | | **Total** | **9,175** | **$68.29** | [Item 6. Selected Financial Data](index=36&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) This item is not applicable - Not applicable[200](index=200&type=chunk) [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=36&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) This section analyzes Evergy's 2021 financial performance, covering strategy, regulatory impacts, the February 2021 winter weather event, earnings, critical accounting policies, and liquidity [Executive Summary](index=36&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) Evergy's 2021 net income increased to $879.7 million, driven by winter weather event margins, higher retail sales, and lower O&M, with strategic goals for emissions reduction and capital investments - Strategic objectives include targeting a **$345 million reduction in operating and maintenance expense by 2025**, investing approximately **$10.7 billion in base capital through 2026**, and achieving a **70% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030** (from 2005 levels) en route to **net-zero by 2045**[209](index=209&type=chunk) - The February 2021 winter weather event resulted in Evergy incurring **$365.5 million in net natural gas and purchased power costs**, which have been substantially deferred to a regulatory asset for future recovery[217](index=217&type=chunk)[220](index=220&type=chunk) Earnings Overview (2021 vs. 2020) | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income attributable to Evergy, Inc. | $879.7M | $618.3M | $261.4M | | Diluted EPS | $3.83 | $2.72 | $1.11 | Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Earnings (non-GAAP) | (in millions, except per share) | 2021 Earnings | 2021 EPS | 2020 Earnings | 2020 EPS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net income attributable to Evergy, Inc.** | **$879.7** | **$3.83** | **$618.3** | **$2.72** | | Non-GAAP reconciling items (net) | (67.1) | (0.29) | 87.2 | 0.38 | | **Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)** | **$812.6** | **$3.54** | **$705.5** | **$3.10** | [Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates](index=42&type=section&id=Critical%20Accounting%20Policies%20and%20Estimates) Critical accounting policies involve significant management estimates for pensions, revenue recognition, regulatory assets and liabilities, asset and goodwill impairments, and asset retirement obligations - Key critical accounting policies involve significant management estimates for pensions, revenue recognition, regulatory assets and liabilities, asset and goodwill impairments, income taxes, and asset retirement obligations (AROs)[242](index=242&type=chunk) Sensitivity of Pension Assumptions | Actuarial Assumption | Change in Assumption | Impact on Projected Benefit Obligation (millions) | Impact on 2022 Pension Expense (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Discount rate | 0.5% increase | $(193.6) | $(18.5) | | Rate of return on plan assets | 0.5% increase | — | $(7.9) | | Discount rate | 0.5% decrease | $219.6 | $20.7 | | Rate of return on plan assets | 0.5% decrease | — | $7.9 | - Goodwill of **$2.34 billion** was tested for impairment as of May 1, 2021, with no impairment found as the fair value of the reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying amount[254](index=254&type=chunk) [Evergy Results of Operations](index=45&type=section&id=Evergy%20Results%20of%20Operations) Evergy's 2021 income from operations increased by $211.0 million to $1,354.9 million, driven by higher utility gross margin and lower O&M, partially offset by increased depreciation and property taxes Comparative Results of Operations (in millions) | | 2021 | 2020 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating revenues | $5,586.7 | $4,913.4 | $673.3 | | Income from operations | $1,354.9 | $1,143.9 | $211.0 | | Net income attributable to Evergy, Inc. | $879.7 | $618.3 | $261.4 | - Utility gross margin (a non-GAAP measure) increased by **$188.1 million in 2021**, primarily due to **$94.5 million in non-regulated energy marketing margins** from the February 2021 winter weather event and an **$84.1 million increase from higher retail sales** driven by weather and demand[279](index=279&type=chunk) - Operating and maintenance expense decreased by **$55.5 million**, largely due to a **$63.5 million decrease in voluntary severance expenses** compared to 2020[283](index=283&type=chunk) - Other income increased by **$54.9 million**, mainly driven by **$49.1 million in higher investment earnings**, which included a **$27.7 million unrealized gain on an equity investment**[285](index=285&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=50&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Evergy funds capital through operations, borrowings, and debt/equity, with $1.3 billion available credit, a 49% common equity structure, and $10.7 billion projected capital expenditures through 2026 - As of December 31, 2021, Evergy had **$1.3 billion of available borrowing capacity** under its master credit facility[303](index=303&type=chunk) Capital Structure (excluding short-term debt) | | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common equity | 49% | 47% | | Long-term debt | 51% | 53% | Projected Capital Expenditures (2022-2026, in millions) | Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New renewable generation | $0 | $258.0 | $450.0 | $750.0 | $500.0 | | Other generating facilities | $331.0 | $337.0 | $223.0 | $250.0 | $216.0 | | Transmission facilities | $626.0 | $600.0 | $591.0 | $592.0 | $679.0 | | Distribution facilities | $655.0 | $652.0 | $549.0 | $595.0 | $632.0 | | General facilities | $364.0 | $270.0 | $194.0 | $182.0 | $173.0 | | **Total** | **$1,976.0** | **$2,117.0** | **$2,007.0** | **$2,369.0** | **$2,200.0** | - Cash flows from operating activities decreased by **$402.1 million in 2021**, primarily due to **$365.5 million in cash payments** for net fuel and purchased power costs during the February 2021 winter weather event[340](index=340&type=chunk) [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=61&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) Evergy manages market risks including commodity prices, interest rates, credit, and security prices using derivatives, with commodity price risk largely mitigated by fuel recovery mechanisms - The company is exposed to commodity price, interest rate, credit, and security price risks[370](index=370&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, a **100-basis-point change in interest rates** on its **$1,815.3 million of variable rate and short-term debt** would impact annual income before taxes by approximately **$16.1 million**[375](index=375&type=chunk)[376](index=376&type=chunk) - Investment risk is present in the nuclear decommissioning and pension trust funds; a significant decline in pension asset value could require increased future funding[378](index=378&type=chunk)[379](index=379&type=chunk) - Evergy holds a **$31.4 million investment** in an early-stage energy solutions company, which is subject to significant equity price risk; a **50% decline in its stock price** would impact pre-tax income by approximately **$14 million**[381](index=381&type=chunk) [Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=64&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section presents consolidated financial statements for Evergy, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm's Report and comprehensive notes detailing financial policies and figures [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=72&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The consolidated financial statements for Evergy, Inc. and its subsidiaries show 2021 operating revenues of $5.59 billion and net income of $879.7 million, with total assets of $28.52 billion Evergy, Inc. Consolidated Financial Highlights (Year Ended Dec 31, 2021) | Metric | Amount (millions) | | :--- | :--- | | **Income Statement** | | | Operating Revenues | $5,586.7 | | Income from Operations | $1,354.9 | | Net Income Attributable to Evergy, Inc. | $879.7 | | **Balance Sheet** | | | Total Assets | $28,520.5 | | Total Liabilities | $19,278.8 | | Total Equity | $9,241.7 | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=87&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies and financial figures, including the $365.5 million impact of the February 2021 winter weather event, ongoing regulatory proceedings, $9.7 billion in long-term debt, and an $847.0 million underfunded pension status - Note 1: The February 2021 winter weather event resulted in **$365.5 million of net fuel and purchased power costs**, which have been largely deferred for future recovery; the company also recorded **$94.5 million in non-regulated energy marketing margins** from the event[564](index=564&type=chunk)[567](index=567&type=chunk) - Note 4: Details ongoing rate cases in Missouri filed in January 2022 and regulatory proceedings in Kansas concerning the recovery of costs from the winter weather event and potential securitization for the retirement of Lawrence Energy Center Unit 4[604](index=604&type=chunk)[607](index=607&type=chunk)[609](index=609&type=chunk) - Note 9: The company's defined benefit pension plans had a total projected benefit obligation of **$2.56 billion** against plan assets of **$1.71 billion**, resulting in an underfunded status of **$847.0 million** as of December 31, 2021[684](index=684&type=chunk) - Note 12 & 14: As of December 31, 2021, Evergy had **$9.7 billion in long-term debt principal** and significant future commitments for fuel (**$1.1 billion**) and power (**$0.6 billion**)[755](index=755&type=chunk)[815](index=815&type=chunk) - Note 19: The state of Kansas exempted certain public utilities from state corporate income tax beginning in 2021, leading to a revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and a reduction in retail rates[868](index=868&type=chunk)[874](index=874&type=chunk) [Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=157&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20With%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure) The company reports no changes in or disagreements with its accountants on accounting and financial disclosure - None[892](index=892&type=chunk) [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](index=157&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2021, with no material changes during Q4 2021 - Management for Evergy, Evergy Kansas Central, and Evergy Metro concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2021[893](index=893&type=chunk)[907](index=907&type=chunk)[912](index=912&type=chunk) - There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2021[894](index=894&type=chunk)[908](index=908&type=chunk)[913](index=913&type=chunk) - Management concluded that Evergy's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021, based on the COSO framework; this assessment was audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, which issued an unqualified opinion[898](index=898&type=chunk)[901](index=901&type=chunk) PART III [Items 10-14](index=161&type=section&id=Items%2010-14) Information for Items 10 through 14, covering governance, compensation, and security ownership, is incorporated by reference from Evergy's 2022 definitive proxy statement - Information for Part III (Items 10-14) will be incorporated by reference from Evergy's 2022 definitive proxy statement[922](index=922&type=chunk) PART IV [Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=165&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-K report, including consolidated financial statements and various legal documents - This section contains the list of all financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed with the annual report[946](index=946&type=chunk)

Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call November 3, 2021 = evergy Public Important Information Forward Looking Statements Statements made in this document that are not based on historical facts are forward-looking, may involve risks and uncertainties, and are intended to be as of the date when made. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Evergy's strategic plan, including, without limitation, those related to earnings per share, dividend, operating and maintenance expens ...

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) Q3 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Lori Wright – Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer David Campbell – President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Andrews – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Shar Pourreza – Guggenheim Partners Darius Anderson – Bank of America Michael Sullivan – Wolfe Research Michael Lapides – Goldman Sachs Paul Patterson – Glenrock Associates Operator Thank you fo ...