MDU Resources (US:MDU)2025-07-01 11:18Financial Performance & Guidance - The company's GAAP earnings in 2014 were $297.5 million, compared to $278.2 million in 2013[11] - Adjusted earnings increased from $191.5 million in 2013 to $206.0 million in 2014[13] - The company provides 2015 earnings per share guidance of $1.05 to $1.20 adjusted, and $0.80 to $0.95 GAAP[15] Business Segment Performance - Construction Materials & Services annual adjusted earnings increased from $103.1 million in 2013 to $114.4 million in 2014[18] - Electric & Natural Gas Utilities annual earnings increased from $67.2 million in 2013 to $72.5 million in 2014[26] - Pipeline & Energy Services annual adjusted earnings increased from $15.1 million in 2013 to $22.6 million in 2014[33] - Exploration & Production annual earnings increased from $94.5 million in 2013 to $96.8 million in 2014[40] Capital Investments & Outlook - The company plans to invest approximately $3.9 billion over the next 5 years, excluding E&P capital expenditures[47, 48] - The company plans to invest approximately $1.8 billion in the Electric & Natural Gas Utilities segment over the next 5 years[31, 54] - The company plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion in the Pipeline & Energy Services segment over the next 5 years[38, 54] - The company estimates gross capital expenditures of $778 million for 2015, funded by operating cash flows ($650M - $700M), debt ($150M - $200M), and potential asset sales ($0 - $100M+)[50, 51]