Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company generated net income of $30.7 million or $0.18 per share, which includes $4.5 million for pre-tax Maui wildfire-related expenses [11] - Consolidated core net income was $32.8 million or $0.19 per share, compared to $32.7 million or $0.29 per share in Q3 2024 [11] - Utility core net income decreased to $39.6 million from $43.7 million in Q3 2024, driven by lower tax benefits and higher expenses [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The holding company reported a core net loss of $6.8 million, improved from a loss of $10.9 million in Q3 2024, due to lower interest expenses and higher interest income [11] - The utility's operational risk profile has improved significantly since the 2023 Maui wildfires, with enhanced wildfire safety measures implemented [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of the end of Q3 2025, the holding company had approximately $40 million and the utility had $504 million of unrestricted cash on hand [12] - The utility has approximately $544 million of liquidity available under its accounts receivable facility and credit facility capacity [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving financial strength and resilience, implementing wildfire safety improvements, and preparing for a successful second multi-year rate period under the performance-based regulation framework [4][5] - Capital expenditures (CapEx) are projected to increase significantly, with expectations of $400 million in 2025 and $550 million to $700 million in 2026, aimed at reducing wildfire risk and increasing reliability [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the ongoing implementation of the Maui wildfire tort litigation settlement and the progress made in enhancing operational safety [10] - The company is awaiting PUC approval for its utility wildfire safety strategy and is working through the rate rebasing process [15] Other Important Information - The company completed a $500 million unsecured debt offering in September 2025, enhancing liquidity and access to capital markets [13] - The first payment related to the tort litigation settlement is expected no sooner than early 2026, with $479 million held in a subsidiary for this purpose [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the revenue requirement and timing under the alternative rebasing filing? - Management indicated that discussions with PBR parties are underway, with a proposal due to the PUC on January 7, 2026, and a potential test year rate case if the proposal is unsuccessful [18][19] Question: What is the sustainable cadence of utility to hold co-dividends through the settlement years? - Management stated that utility dividends to the holding company have been set based on the needs of the holding company and do not foresee changes in the near future [21] Question: How do you think about earnings guidance and EPS? - Management noted it is too soon to provide earnings guidance, as they want to wait until after the final settlement approval process [24]