Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated net income of $26.7 million or $0.15 per share, which includes a $13.2 million pre-tax loss on the sale of Pacific Current and $4.5 million in pre-tax Maui wildfire-related expenses [19][20] - Consolidated core net income was $39.8 million or $0.23 per share, compared to $28.4 million or $0.26 per share in Q1 2024 [20] - Utility core net income increased to $49.7 million from $44.2 million in Q1 2024, driven by better heat rate performance and higher revenues [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The utility segment showed improved performance with higher revenues from the annual revenue adjustment mechanism and lower bad debt expenses, despite increased wildfire mitigation program expenses [20] - The holding company reported a core net loss of $9.9 million, reduced from $15.8 million in Q1 2024, due to higher interest income from cash reserves [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of the end of Q1 2025, the holding company had approximately $492 million in unrestricted cash, while the utility had $130 million [22] - The holding company cash balance included about $384 million from the sale of American Savings Bank, which was used to retire debt [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on regaining financial strength and simplifying its business model to concentrate solely on regulated utility operations [6][9] - Significant investments are planned in the utility's generation system and electric grid to enhance safety and reliability [10] - The company aims to advance Hawaii's clean energy goals, targeting 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and net zero emissions by 2045 [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's future, citing improved financial strength and a clearer path to resolving the Maui wildfire tort litigation [66] - The company is well-positioned to finance remaining settlement payments amidst a robust capital expenditure cycle [10] Other Important Information - The Hawaii State Legislature passed several bills, including one that directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish a liability cap on economic damages from future wildfires [12][13] - The utility dividend has been reinstated, with a quarterly dividend of $10 million approved for Q1 2025 [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Anticipated feedback from rating agencies if SB 897 is signed into law - Management indicated that they expect positive feedback from rating agencies once the bill is signed, as it represents credit positives [27] Question: How SB 897 will shift discussions towards future wildfire fund implementation - Management explained that the PUC will study the viability of a wildfire fund and report back to the legislature with recommendations [28] Question: Details on the liability cap and its establishment - Management clarified that SB 897 mandates the PUC to establish an aggregate liability cap, considering various factors [32][34] Question: Financing strategy for remaining settlement payments - Management stated that financing will be a combination of debt and equity, with no immediate plans to finance until closer to the payment dates [36][47] Question: Planned rate case filing and its components - Management confirmed that the utility will file for rebasing target revenues later this year, with a focus on a 2026 test year [50][53]