EX-99.2 3 a2021q3exhibit992fs.htm EX-99.2 Document



Exhibit 99.2











FORTIS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
FORTIS INC.
As atSeptember 30,December 31,
(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$225 $249 
Accounts receivable and other current assets (Note 5)1,436 1,369 
Prepaid expenses159 102 
Inventories 530 422 
Regulatory assets (Note 6)568 470 
Total current assets2,918 2,612 
Other assets
765 670 
Regulatory assets (Note 6)3,156 3,118 
Property, plant and equipment, net
37,240 35,998 
Intangible assets, net
1,303 1,291 
Goodwill
11,755 11,792 
Total assets$57,137 $55,481 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings (Note 7)$244 $132 
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 2,463 2,321 
Regulatory liabilities (Note 6)471 441 
Current installments of long-term debt (Note 7)630 1,254 
Total current liabilities3,808 4,148 
Other liabilities
1,519 1,599 
Regulatory liabilities (Note 6)2,752 2,662 
Deferred income taxes
3,572 3,344 
Long-term debt (Note 7)24,382 23,113 
Finance leases338 331 
Total liabilities36,371 35,197 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Equity
Common shares (1)
14,135 13,819 
Preference shares (Note 8)1,623 1,623 
Additional paid-in capital9 11 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (2)34 
Retained earnings3,385 3,210 
Shareholders' equity19,150 18,697 
Non-controlling interests 1,616 1,587 
Total equity20,766 20,284 
Total liabilities and equity$57,137 $55,481 
(1)    No par value. Unlimited authorized shares. 472.9 million and 466.8 million issued and outstanding as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
FORTIS INC.
For the periods ended September 30
QuarterYear-to-Date
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)2021 2020 20212020
Revenue $2,196 $2,121 $6,865 $6,589 
Expenses
Energy supply costs624 572 2,066 1,836 
Operating expenses594 589 1,855 1,814 
Depreciation and amortization380 358 1,121 1,081 
Total expenses1,598 1,519 5,042 4,731 
Operating income598 602 1,823 1,858 
Other income, net (Note 10)37 57 129 113 
Finance charges 244 265 751 784 
Earnings before income tax expense391 394 1,201 1,187 
Income tax expense49 58 167 174 
Net earnings$342 $336 $1,034 $1,013 
Net earnings attributable to:
Non-controlling interests$31 $29 $83 $87 
Preference equity shareholders16 15 48 48 
Common equity shareholders295 292 903 878 
$342 $336 $1,034 $1,013 
Earnings per common share (Note 11)
Basic$0.63 $0.63 $1.92 $1.89 
Diluted$0.62 $0.63 $1.92 $1.89 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
For the periods ended September 30
QuarterYear-to-Date
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021 2020 20212020
Net earnings$342 $336 $1,034 $1,013 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) (1)
337 (288)(40)369 
Other (2)
(7)(3)(20)
330 (286)(43)349 
Comprehensive income$672 $50 $991 $1,362 
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests$64 $(1)$76 $123 
Preference equity shareholders16 15 48 48 
Common equity shareholders592 36 867 1,191 
$672 $50 $991 $1,362 
(1)Net of hedging activities and income tax recovery (expense) of $3 million and $(1) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - income tax recovery of $nil and $6 million, respectively)
(2)Net of income tax recovery of $2 million and $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - income tax recovery of $nil and $9 million, respectively)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
FORTIS INC.
For the periods ended September 30
QuarterYear-to-Date
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021 2020 20212020
Operating activities
Net earnings
$342 $336 $1,034 $1,013 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation - property, plant and equipment
332 322 978 972 
Amortization - intangible assets
34 32 102 98 
Amortization - other
14 41 11 
Deferred income tax expense
44 37 109 156 
Equity component, allowance for funds used
during construction (Note 10)
(18)(20)(57)(55)
Other
26 59 93 129 
Change in long-term regulatory assets and liabilities
15 66 15 
Change in working capital (Note 12)(78)(150)(125)(331)
Cash from operating activities
711 686 2,190 2,001 
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment(777)(817)(2,292)(2,653)
Additions to intangible assets(41)(44)(120)(145)
Contributions in aid of construction
21 17 55 50 
Other
(48)(56)(146)(149)
Cash used in investing activities(845)(900)(2,503)(2,897)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs
92 990 1,218 3,034 
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases(440)(301)(562)(903)
Borrowings under committed credit facilities
1,209 930 3,477 3,937 
Repayments under committed credit facilities
(881)(1,079)(3,453)(3,833)
Net change in short-term borrowings
(32)112 (524)
Issue of common shares, net of costs and dividends reinvested
8 52 50 
Dividends

Common shares, net of dividends reinvested
(152)(212)(449)(636)

Preference shares
(16)(15)(48)(48)

Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interests
(18)(13)(46)(47)
Other
(19)24 (24)(11)
Cash (used in) from financing activities(249)332 277 1,019 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
9 (4)12 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(374)114 (24)124 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
599 380 249 370 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$225 $494 $225 $494 
Supplementary Cash Flow Information (Note 12)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
FORTIS INC.
For the three months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share numbers)
Common Shares
(# millions)
Common Shares
Preference Shares (Note 8)
Additional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Retained EarningsNon-Controlling InterestsTotal Equity
As at June 30, 2021471.2 $14,040 $1,623 $8 $(299)$3,581 $1,569 $20,522 
Net earnings     311 31 342 
Other comprehensive income    297  33 330 
Common shares issued1.7 95      95 
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interests      (18)(18)
Dividends declared on common shares ($1.04 per share)
     (491) (491)
Dividends on preference shares     (16) (16)
Other   1   1 2 
As at September 30, 2021472.9 $14,135 $1,623 $9 $(2)$3,385 $1,616 $20,766 
As at June 30, 2020464.6 $13,708 $1,623 $10 $905 $3,279 $1,658 $21,183 
Net earnings— — — — — 307 29 336 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (256)— (30)(286)
Common shares issued0.3 17 — — — — — 17 
Advances to non-controlling interests— — — — — — (12)(12)
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interests— — — — — — (13)(13)
Dividends declared on common shares ($0.9825 per share)
— — — — — (457)— (457)
Dividends on preference shares— — — — — (15)— (15)
Other— — — — — (2)(1)
As at September 30, 2020464.9 $13,725 $1,623 $11 $649 $3,114 $1,630 $20,752 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
FORTIS INC.
For the nine months ended September 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share numbers)
Common Shares
(# millions)
Common Shares
Preference Shares (Note 8)
Additional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Retained EarningsNon-Controlling InterestsTotal Equity
As at December 31, 2020
466.8 $13,819 $1,623 $11 $34 $3,210 $1,587 $20,284 
Net earnings     951 83 1,034 
Other comprehensive loss    (36) (7)(43)
Common shares issued
6.1 316  (2)   314 
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interests      (46)(46)
Dividends declared on common shares ($1.545 per share)
     (728) (728)
Dividends on preference shares     (48) (48)
Other      (1)(1)
As at September 30, 2021472.9 $14,135 $1,623 $9 $(2)$3,385 $1,616 $20,766 
As at December 31, 2019
463.3 $13,645 $1,623 $11 $336 $2,916 $1,582 $20,113 
Net earnings— — — — — 926 87 1,013 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 313 — 36 349 
Common shares issued
1.6 80 — (2)— — — 78 
Advances to non-controlling interests— — — — — — (29)(29)
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interests— — — — — — (47)(47)
Dividends declared on common shares ($1.46 per share)
— — — — — (680)— (680)
Dividends on preference shares— — — — — (48)— (48)
Other— — — — — 
As at September 30, 2020464.9 $13,725 $1,623 $11 $649 $3,114 $1,630 $20,752 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Nature of Operations

Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") is a well-diversified North American regulated electric and gas utility holding company.

Earnings for interim periods may not be indicative of annual results due to the impact of seasonal weather conditions on customer demand and market pricing and the timing and recognition of regulatory decisions. Earnings of the gas utilities tend to be highest in the first and fourth quarters due to space-heating requirements. Earnings of the electric distribution utilities in the U.S. tend to be highest in the second and third quarters due to the use of air conditioning and other cooling equipment.

Entities within the reporting segments that follow operate with substantial autonomy.

Regulated Utilities

ITC: ITC Investment Holdings Inc., ITC Holdings Corp. and the electric transmission operations of its regulated operating subsidiaries, which include International Transmission Company, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC, ITC Midwest LLC and ITC Great Plains, LLC. Fortis owns 80.1% of ITC and an affiliate of GIC Private Limited owns a 19.9% minority interest.

UNS Energy: UNS Energy Corporation, which primarily includes Tucson Electric Power Company ("TEP"), UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc.

Central Hudson: CH Energy Group, Inc,. which primarily includes Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation.

FortisBC Energy: FortisBC Energy Inc.

FortisAlberta: FortisAlberta Inc.

FortisBC Electric: FortisBC Inc.

Other Electric: Eastern Canadian and Caribbean utilities, as follows: Newfoundland Power Inc.; Maritime Electric Company, Limited; FortisOntario Inc.; a 39% equity investment in Wataynikaneyap Power Limited Partnership; an approximate 60% controlling interest in Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("Caribbean Utilities"); FortisTCI Limited and Turks and Caicos Utilities Limited (collectively "FortisTCI"); and a 33% equity investment in Belize Electricity Limited ("Belize Electricity").

Non-Regulated

Energy Infrastructure: Long-term contracted generation assets in Belize and the Aitken Creek natural gas storage facility ("Aitken Creek") in British Columbia.

Corporate and Other: Captures expenses and revenues not specifically related to any reportable segment and those business operations that are below the required threshold for segmented reporting, including net corporate expenses of Fortis and non-regulated holding company expenses.


2. REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS

Regulation of the Corporation's utilities is generally consistent with that disclosed in Note 2 of the Corporation's annual audited consolidated financial statements ("2020 Annual Financial Statements"). A summary of significant regulatory developments year-to-date 2021 follows.

ITC
Transmission Incentives: In April 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking ("NOPR") on transmission incentives modifying the proposal in the initial NOPR released in March 2020. The supplemental NOPR proposes to eliminate the 50-basis point regional transmission organization ("RTO") return on common equity ("ROE") incentive adder for existing RTO members that have been members longer than three years, like ITC. In June 2021, ITC filed its comments on the supplemental NOPR supporting the continuation of the ROE incentive adder for RTO members. The timeline for FERC to issue a final rule in this proceeding as well as the likely outcome and potential impacts to Fortis cannot be determined at this time.
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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
2. REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS (cont'd)

UNS Energy
FERC Rate Case: In 2019, FERC issued an order accepting formula transmission rates proposed by TEP, including an ROE of 10.4% using a 54% equity component of capital structure, subject to refund following hearing and settlement procedures. A settlement in principle was reached in August 2021, and the procedural schedule was suspended to allow the settlement to be finalized. Until conclusion of the proceeding, formula transmission rates charged under the 2019 FERC order remain subject to refund, and as at September 30, 2021, $30 million had been recorded as a regulatory liability (December 31, 2020 - $19 million). The timeline and outcome of this proceeding remains unknown.

Central Hudson
General Rate Application: In August 2020, Central Hudson filed a rate application with the New York State Public Service Commission ("PSC") requesting an increase in electric and natural gas delivery revenue effective July 1, 2021. In August 2021, Central Hudson, along with multiple stakeholders and intervenors, filed a joint proposal with the PSC. The joint proposal provides for a three-year rate plan with retroactive application to July 1, 2021, an ROE of 9.0%, and a common equity component of capital structure of 50% declining by 1% annually to 48% in the third rate year. The proposal also reflects the use of existing regulatory balances and other measures to reduce customer bill impacts, as well as initiatives to support New York State's climate goals. An order from the PSC is expected in the fourth quarter of 2021.

COVID-19 Proceeding: The generic proceeding initiated by the PSC in June 2020 to identify and address the financial effects of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and any associated cost recovery remains ongoing; however, the recovery of certain COVID-related costs is contemplated in the joint proposal, discussed above.

FortisBC Energy and FortisBC Electric
Generic Cost of Capital ("GCOC") Proceeding: In January 2021, the British Columbia Utilities Commission announced the initiation of a GCOC proceeding including a review of the common equity component of capital structure and the allowed ROE. The proceeding is expected to continue into 2022 and the effective date of any change in the cost of capital remains unknown at this time.

FortisAlberta
GCOC Proceeding: In March 2021, the Alberta Utilities Commission ("AUC") concluded the 2022 GCOC proceeding and extended the existing allowed ROE of 8.5% using a 37% equity component of capital structure through 2022. The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate ("UCA") filed an application with the AUC to review its 2022 GCOC decision, which was dismissed in August 2021. The Office of the UCA also filed an application seeking permission to appeal the decision to the Alberta Court of Appeal. The appeal was heard in September 2021 and in October 2021 the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed the application.

2023 Generic Cost of Service ("COS") Application: The final year of FortisAlberta's second PBR term is 2022. In June 2021, the AUC issued a decision confirming the approach to be adopted by Alberta distribution utilities for the COS rebasing year in 2023. FortisAlberta is required to file its 2023 COS application in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Third Performance-Based Rate-Setting ("PBR") Term: In July 2021, the AUC issued a decision confirming that Alberta distribution utilities will be subject to a third PBR term commencing in 2024 with going-in rates based on the 2023 COS rebasing. The AUC also initiated a new proceeding to consider the design of the third PBR term. FortisAlberta will submit comments with respect to the design of the third PBR term in 2022 and a decision from the AUC is expected in 2023.

Independent System Operator Tariff Proceeding: In April 2021, the AUC issued a decision confirming that distribution facility owners, such as FortisAlberta, will no longer be permitted to earn a return on contributions made to the Alberta Electric System Operator on a prospective basis from the date of the decision. Contributions made prior to that date are not impacted. FortisAlberta, and other utilities in Alberta, have filed applications to appeal this decision to the Alberta Court of Appeal. The decision is not expected to have a material financial impact on the Corporation.

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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements ("Interim Financial Statements") have been prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for rate-regulated entities and are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

The Interim Financial Statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and reflect the equity method of accounting for entities in which Fortis has significant influence, but not control, and proportionate consolidation for assets that are jointly owned with non-affiliated entities.

Intercompany transactions have been eliminated, except for transactions between non-regulated and regulated entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP for rate-regulated entities.

These Interim Financial Statements do not include all of the disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Corporation's 2020 Annual Financial Statements. In management's opinion, these Interim Financial Statements include all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for fair presentation.

The preparation of the Interim Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments, including those related to regulatory decisions, that affect the reported amounts of, and disclosures related to, assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from estimates.

The accounting policies applied herein are consistent with those outlined in the Corporation's 2020 Annual Financial Statements.

Future Accounting Pronouncements
The Corporation considers the applicability and impact of all Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Any ASUs not included in these Interim Financial Statements were assessed and determined to be either not applicable to the Corporation or are not expected to have a material impact on the Interim Financial Statements.


4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

Fortis segments its business based on regulatory jurisdiction and service territory, as well as the information used by its President and Chief Executive Officer in deciding how to allocate resources. Segment performance is evaluated principally on net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders.

Related-Party and Inter-Company Transactions
Related-party transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the amount of consideration agreed to by the related parties. There were no material related-party transactions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

The lease of gas storage capacity and gas sales from Aitken Creek to FortisBC Energy of $6 million and $21 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - $5 million and $17 million, respectively) are inter-company transactions between non-regulated and regulated entities, which were not eliminated on consolidation.

As at September 30, 2021, accounts receivable included approximately $34 million due from Belize Electricity (December 31, 2020 - $28 million).

Fortis periodically provides short-term financing, the impacts of which are eliminated on consolidation, to subsidiaries to support capital expenditures, acquisitions and seasonal working capital requirements. There were no inter-segment loans outstanding as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Interest charged on inter-segment loans was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (cont'd)
RegulatedNon-Regulated
EnergyInter-
Quarter ended September 30, 2021
UNSCentralFortisBCFortisFortisBCOtherSubInfra-Corporatesegment
($ millions)ITCEnergyHudsonEnergyAlbertaElectricElectricTotalstructureand OthereliminationsTotal
Revenue429 716 225 220 168 107 331 2,196    2,196 
Energy supply costs— 289 63 62 — 33 177 624    624 
Operating expenses115 157 127 80 35 26 49 589 6 (1) 594 
Depreciation and amortization74 88 22 70 58 17 45 374 5 1  380 
Operating income240 182 13 75 31 60 609 (11)  598 
Other income, net11 — 33  4  37 
Finance charges65 32 11 36 27 18 18 207  37  244 
Income tax expense44 25 (7)72  (23) 49 
Net earnings142 131 (18)47 12 40 363 (11)(10) 342 
Non-controlling interests25 — — — — 31    31 
Preference share dividends— — — — — — —   16  16 
Net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders
117 131 (19)47 12 35 332 (11)(26) 295 
Goodwill7,782 1,752 572 913 228 235 246 11,728 27   11,755 
Total assets20,865 11,318 4,125 7,893 5,201 2,506 4,291 56,199 772 217 (51)57,137 
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets230 177 76 125 87 34 80 809 9   818 
Quarter ended September 30, 2020
($ millions)
Revenue415 716 225 194 155 102 311 2,118 — — 2,121 
Energy supply costs— 279 55 47 — 28 162 571 — — 572 
Operating expenses105 156 120 79 36 29 46 571 12 — 589 
Depreciation and amortization73 83 22 59 56 15 45 353 — 358 
Operating income 237 198 28 63 30 58 623 (8)(13)— 602 
Other income, net11 11 (1)37 15 — 57 
Finance charges83 33 12 36 26 18 19 227 — 38 — 265 
Income tax expense 41 32 (4)82 (3)(21)— 58 
Net earnings 124 144 19 (21)35 11 39 351 — (15)— 336 
Non-controlling interests23 — — — — — 29 — — — 29 
Preference share dividends— — — — — — — — — 15 — 15 
Net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders101 144 19 (21)35 11 33 322 — (30)— 292 
Goodwill8,174 1,840 601 913 228 235 255 12,246 27 — — 12,273 
Total assets20,996 11,365 4,013 7,480 5,000 2,410 4,268 55,532 742 185 (49)56,410 
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets287 181 90 94 103 30 67 852 — — 861 


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FORTIS INC.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 QUARTER REPORT

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (cont'd)
RegulatedNon-Regulated
EnergyInter-
Year-to-date September 30, 2021UNSCentralFortisBCFortisFortisBCOtherSubInfra-Corporatesegment
($ millions)ITCEnergyHudsonEnergyAlbertaElectricElectricTotalstructureand OthereliminationsTotal
Revenue1,273 1,794 717 1,123 488 335 1,097 6,827 38   6,865 
Energy supply costs— 693 203 424 — 94 650 2,064 2   2,066 
Operating expenses347 487 374 252 113 89 146 1,808 24 23  1,855 
Depreciation and amortization216 254 67 211 173 49 135 1,105 13 3  1,121 
Operating income710 360 73 236 202 103 166 1,850 (1)(26) 1,823 
Other income, net32 33 26 108 1 20  129 
Finance charges222 91 34 109 80 54 54 644  107  751 
Income tax expense126 43 11 27 16 236 2 (71) 167 
Net earnings394 259 54 108 118 45 100 1,078 (2)(42) 1,034 
Non-controlling interests71 — — — — 11 83    83 
Preference share dividends— — — — — — —   48  48 
Net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders
323 259 54 107 118 45 89 995 (2)(90) 903 
Goodwill7,782 1,752 572 913 228 235 246 11,728 27   11,755 
Total assets20,865 11,318 4,125 7,893 5,201 2,506 4,291 56,199 772 217 (51)57,137 
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets776 514 209 317 273 92 218 2,399 13   2,412 
Year-to-date September 30, 2020
($ millions)
Revenue1,325 1,735 711 909 457 307 1,104 6,548 41 — — 6,589 
Energy supply costs— 630 184 273 — 82 665 1,834 — — 1,836 
Operating expenses336 471 379 237 108 82 146 1,759 21 34 — 1,814 
Depreciation and amortization221 249 68 178 167 45 138 1,066 12 — 1,081 
Operating income 768 385 80 221 182 98 155 1,889 (37)— 1,858 
Other income, net28 24 24 — 10 95 13 — 113 
Finance charges242 95 36 107 77 54 59 670 — 114 — 784 
Income tax expense 139 57 12 17 15 250 (1)(75)— 174 
Net earnings 415 257 56 102 100 43 91 1,064 12 (63)— 1,013 
Non-controlling interests75 — — — — 11 87 — — — 87 
Preference share dividends— — — — — — — — — 48 — 48 
Net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders340 257 56 101 100 43 80 977 12 (111)— 878 
Goodwill8,174 1,840 601 913 228 235 255 12,246 27 — — 12,273 
Total assets20,996 11,365 4,013 7,480 5,000 2,410 4,268 55,532 742 185 (49)56,410 
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets768 866 254 310 307 88 189 2,782 16 — — 2,798 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
5. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The allowance for credit losses balance, which is netted against accounts receivable and other current assets, changed as follows.

Periods ended September 30
QuarterYear-to-Date
($ millions)2021 2020 2021 2020 
Beginning of period(62)(53)(64)(35)
Credit loss expense(1)(7)(9)(21)
Credit loss deferral (1) (9)
Write-offs, net of recoveries5 13 
Foreign exchange(2)—  (2)
End of period(60)(59)(60)(59)

See Note 13 for disclosure on the Corporation's credit risk.


6. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Detailed information about the Corporation's regulatory assets and liabilities is provided in Note 8 to the 2020 Annual Financial Statements. A summary follows.
As at
September 30,December 31,
($ millions)
2021 2020 
Regulatory assets
Deferred income taxes 1,775 1,697 
Employee future benefits 549 588 
Deferred energy management costs 363 334 
Rate stabilization and related accounts 298 213 
Deferred lease costs 134 122 
Manufactured gas plant site remediation deferral 99 107 
Derivatives49 73 
Generation early retirement costs49 55 
Other regulatory assets 408 399 
Total regulatory assets3,724 3,588 
Less: Current portion(568)(470)
Long-term regulatory assets3,156 3,118 
Regulatory liabilities
Deferred income taxes1,325 1,361 
Asset removal cost provision1,217 1,206 
Derivatives135 17 
Rate stabilization and related accounts117 104 
Renewable energy surcharge105 100 
Energy efficiency liability89 83 
Employee future benefits15 43 
Other regulatory liabilities220 189 
Total regulatory liabilities3,223 3,103 
Less: Current portion(471)(441)
Long-term regulatory liabilities2,752 2,662 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
As at
September 30,December 31,
($ millions)2021 2020 
Long-term debt24,163 23,534 
Credit facility borrowings 1,000 980 
Total long-term debt25,163 24,514 
Less: Deferred financing costs and debt discounts(151)(147)
Less: Current installments of long-term debt(630)(1,254)
24,382 23,113 

Long-Term Debt IssuancesInterest
Year-to-Date September 30, 2021MonthRateUse of
($ millions, except as noted)
Issued

(%)
MaturityAmountProceeds
ITC
Series A secured senior notes (1)
August2.90 2051     US75 
(2)
UNS Energy
Unsecured senior notesMay3.25 2051     US325 
(3) (4)
Central Hudson
Unsecured senior notesMarch3.29 2051     US75 
(3) (4)
FortisBC Energy
Unsecured debenturesApril2.42 2031150 
(5)
Fortis
Unsecured senior notesMay2.18 2028500 
(3) (4) (5)
(1)    US$75 million Series B secured senior notes were priced at 3.05% with issuance expected in May 2022
(2)    Fund or refinance a portfolio of eligible green projects
(3)    General corporate purposes
(4)    Repay maturing long-term debt
(5)    Repay credit facility borrowings

In October 2021, Central Hudson issued 30-year US$55 million unsecured senior notes at 3.22%. The net proceeds are expected to be used to repay credit facility borrowings and for general corporate purposes.
As at
Credit facilitiesRegulatedCorporateSeptember 30,December 31,
($ millions)Utilitiesand Other2021 2020 
Total credit facilities3,631 1,380 5,011 5,581 
Credit facilities utilized:
Short-term borrowings (1)
(244)— (244)(132)
Long-term debt (including
current portion) (2)
(885)(115)(1,000)(980)
Letters of credit outstanding(70)(70)(140)(130)
Credit facilities unutilized2,432 1,195 3,627 4,339 
(1)    The weighted average interest rate was 0.3% (December 31, 2020 - 0.8%).
(2)    The weighted average interest rate was 1.0% (December 31, 2020 - 0.9%). The current portion was $496 million (December 31, 2020 - $651 million).

Credit facilities are syndicated primarily with large banks in Canada and the U.S., with no one bank holding more than 20% of the total facilities. Approximately $4.8 billion of the total credit facilities are committed with maturities ranging from 2022 through 2026.

See Note 14 in the 2020 Annual Financial Statements for a description of the credit facilities as at December 31, 2020.

In April 2021, the Corporation's unsecured $500 million revolving one-year term committed credit facility expired and was not renewed, and in June 2021, the Corporation extended its unsecured $1.3 billion revolving term committed credit facility to July 2026.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
8. PREFERENCE SHARES

On June 1, 2020, 267,341 First Preference Shares, Series H were converted on a one-for-one basis into First Preference Shares, Series I and 907,577 First Preference Shares, Series I were converted on a one-for-one basis into First Preference Shares, Series H.

Also on June 1, 2020, the annual fixed dividend per share for the First Preference Shares, Series H was reset from $0.6250 to $0.45875 for the five-year period up to but excluding June 1, 2025.


9. EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS

Fortis and each subsidiary maintain one or a combination of defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution pension plans, as well as other post-employment benefit ("OPEB") plans, including health and dental coverage and life insurance benefits, for qualifying members. The net benefit cost is detailed below.
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
OPEB Plans
($ millions)2021 2020 2021 2020 
Quarter ended September 30
Service costs27 24 8 
Interest costs24 29 5 
Expected return on plan assets(45)(44)(5)(4)
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)9 (1)(1)
Amortization of past service credits/plan amendments — (1)(1)
Regulatory adjustments(1)1 
Net benefit cost14 20 7 
Year-to-date September 30
Service costs82 74 26 24 
Interest costs73 86 14 17 
Expected return on plan assets(133)(132)(14)(14)
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)27 25 (2)(4)
Amortization of past service credits/plan amendments
(1)(1)(1)(2)
Regulatory adjustments(2)2 
Net benefit cost46 53 25 24 

Defined contribution pension plan expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $11 million and $34 million (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - $12 million and $34 million, respectively).


10. OTHER INCOME, NET

Periods ended September 30QuarterYear-to-Date
($ millions)2021 2020 2021 2020 
Equity component, allowance for funds used during construction
18 20 57 55 
Non-service benefit cost14 37 21 
Derivative gains3 12 16 12 
Equity income3 11 9 17 
Other(1)11 10 
37 57 129 113 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
11. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") was calculated using the treasury stock method for stock options.

20212020
Net EarningsWeightedNet EarningsWeighted
to CommonAverageto CommonAverage
ShareholdersSharesEPSShareholdersSharesEPS
($ millions)(# millions)($)($ millions)(# millions)($)
Quarter ended September 30
Basic EPS295 472.0 0.63 292 464.9 0.63 
Potential dilutive effect of
stock options
 0.5 — 0.6 
Diluted EPS295 472.5 0.62 292 465.5 0.63 
Year-to-date September 30
Basic EPS903 470.0 1.92 878 464.4 1.89 
Potential dilutive effect of stock options
 0.5 — 0.6 
Diluted EPS903 470.5 1.92 878 465.0 1.89 


12. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Periods ended September 30QuarterYear-to-Date
($ millions)2021 2020 2021 2020 
Change in working capital
Accounts receivable and other current assets31 18 73 125 
Prepaid expenses(80)(64)(57)(39)
Inventories(108)(55)(108)(56)
Regulatory assets - current portion26 (43)(43)(15)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities65 54 (190)
Regulatory liabilities - current portion(12)(10)(44)(156)
(78)(150)(125)(331)
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Accrued capital expenditures
361 387 361 387 
Common share dividends reinvested86 10 262 28 
Contributions in aid of construction 10  10 


13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Derivatives
The Corporation generally limits the use of derivatives to those that qualify as accounting, economic or cash flow hedges, or those that are approved for regulatory recovery.

The Corporation records all derivatives at fair value, with certain exceptions including those derivatives that qualify for the normal purchase and normal sale exception. Fair values reflect estimates based on current market information about the derivatives as at the balance sheet dates. The estimates cannot be determined with precision as they involve uncertainties and matters of judgment and, therefore, may not be relevant in predicting the Corporation's future consolidated earnings or cash flow.

Cash flow associated with the settlement of all derivatives is included in operating activities on the condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
(cont'd)

Energy Contracts Subject to Regulatory Deferral
UNS Energy holds electricity power purchase contracts, customer supply contracts and gas swap contracts to reduce its exposure to energy price risk. Fair values are measured primarily under the market approach using independent third-party information, where possible. When published prices are not available, adjustments are applied based on historical price curve relationships, transmission costs and line losses.

Central Hudson holds swap contracts for electricity and natural gas to minimize price volatility by fixing the effective purchase price. Fair values are measured using forward pricing provided by independent third-party information.

FortisBC Energy holds gas supply contracts to fix the effective purchase price of natural gas. Fair values reflect the present value of future cash flows based on published market prices and forward natural gas curves.

Unrealized gains or losses associated with changes in the fair value of these energy contracts are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability for recovery from, or refund to, customers in future rates, as permitted by the regulators. As at September 30, 2021, unrealized losses of $49 million (December 31, 2020 - $73 million) were recognized as regulatory assets and unrealized gains of $135 million (December 31, 2020 - $17 million) were recognized as regulatory liabilities.

Energy Contracts Not Subject to Regulatory Deferral
UNS Energy holds wholesale trading contracts to fix power prices and realize potential margin, of which 10% of any realized gains is shared with customers through rate stabilization accounts. Fair values are measured using a market approach incorporating, where possible, independent third-party information.

Aitken Creek holds gas swap contracts to manage its exposure to changes in natural gas prices, capture natural gas price spreads, and manage the financial risk posed by physical transactions. Fair values are measured using forward pricing from published market sources.

Unrealized gains or losses associated with changes in the fair value of these energy contracts are recognized in revenue. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized losses of $1 million and $14 million, respectively, were recognized in revenue (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - unrealized losses of $15 million and $11 million, respectively).

Total Return Swaps
The Corporation holds total return swaps to manage the cash flow risk associated with forecast future cash settlements of certain stock-based compensation obligations. The swaps have a combined notional amount of $112 million and terms of one to three years expiring at varying dates through January 2024. Fair value is measured using an income valuation approach based on forward pricing curves. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized gains of $3 million and $6 million, respectively were recognized in other income, net (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - unrealized gains of $6 million and unrealized losses of $3 million, respectively).

Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Corporation holds U.S. dollar denominated foreign exchange contracts to help mitigate exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility. The contracts expire at varying dates through November 2022 and have a combined notional amount of $163 million. Fair value was measured using independent third-party information. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized losses of $7 million and $9 million, respectively were recognized in other income, net (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - unrealized gains of $5 million and $7 million, respectively).
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
(cont'd)

Interest Rate Swaps
In July 2021, ITC entered into an interest rate swap at a notional value of US$45 million to manage the interest rate risk associated with the refinancing of long-term debt due in November 2022. The swap has a five-year term, includes a mandatory early termination provision, and will be terminated no later than the effective date of November 15, 2022. Fair value was measured using a discounted cash flow method based on LIBOR rates. Unrealized gains and losses associated with the changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income, will be reclassified to earnings as a component of interest expense over the life of the debt, and were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Other Investments
ITC and Central Hudson hold investments in trust associated with supplemental retirement benefit plans for select employees. These investments include mutual funds and money market accounts, which are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices in active markets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized gains on these funds of $3 million and $9 million, respectively were recognized in other income, net (three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 - unrealized gains of $3 million and $1 million, respectively).

Recurring Fair Value Measures

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.
($ millions)
Level 1 (1)
Level 2 (1)
Level 3 (1)
Total
As at September 30, 2021
Assets
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (2) (3)
1 172  173 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (2)
 9  9 
Foreign exchange contracts, total return and interest rate swaps (2)
14 1  15 
Other investments (4)
134   134 
149 182  331 
Liabilities
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (3) (5)
 (87) (87)
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (5)
 (30) (30)
 (117) (117)
As at December 31, 2020
Assets
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (2) (3)
— 38 — 38 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (2)
— — 
Foreign exchange contracts and total return swaps (2)
16 — — 16 
Other investments (5)
126 — — 126 
142 44 — 186 
Liabilities
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (3) (5)
— (94)— (94)
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (5)
— (12)— (12)
— (106)— (106)
(1)Under the hierarchy, fair value is determined using: (i) level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets; (ii) level 2 - other pricing inputs directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace; and (iii) level 3 - unobservable inputs, used when observable inputs are not available. Classifications reflect the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
(2)Included in accounts receivable and other current assets or other assets
(3)Unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of these contracts are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability for recovery from, or refund to, customers in future rates as permitted by the regulators, with the exception of long-term wholesale trading contracts and certain gas swap contracts.
(4)Included in other assets
(5)Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities or other liabilities
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (cont'd)

Energy Contracts

The Corporation has elected gross presentation for its derivative contracts under master netting agreements and collateral positions, which apply only to its energy contracts. The following table presents the potential offset of counterparty netting.
Gross
AmountCounterpartyCash
RecognizedNetting ofCollateral
on BalanceEnergyReceived/
($ millions)SheetContractsPostedNet Amount
As at September 30, 2021
Derivative assets
182 52 6 124 
Derivative liabilities
(117)(52)(11)(54)
As at December 31, 2020
Derivative assets44 26 10 
Derivative liabilities
(106)(26)(9)(71)

Volume of Derivative Activity

As at September 30, 2021, the Corporation had various energy contracts that will settle on various dates through 2029. The volumes related to electricity and natural gas derivatives are outlined below.
As at
September 30,
December 31,
2021 2020 
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (1)
Electricity swap contracts (GWh)
540 522 
Electricity power purchase contracts (GWh)
1,242 2,781 
Gas swap contracts (PJ)
161 156 
Gas supply contract premiums (PJ)
190 203 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (1)
Wholesale trading contracts (GWh)
3,137 1,588 
Gas swap contracts (PJ)
33 36 
(1)GWh means gigawatt hours and PJ means petajoules.

Credit Risk
For cash equivalents, accounts receivable and other current assets, and long-term other receivables, credit risk is generally limited to the carrying value on the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation's subsidiaries generally have a large and diversified customer base, which minimizes the concentration of credit risk. Policies in place to minimize credit risk include requiring customer deposits, prepayments and/or credit checks for certain customers, performing disconnections and/or using third-party collection agencies for overdue accounts. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain of the Corporation's utilities temporarily suspended non-payment disconnects. While the Corporation has seen an increase in accounts receivable and, accordingly, its allowance for credit losses since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, there has been no material change in credit loss expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 (Note 5).

ITC has a concentration of credit risk as approximately 70% of its revenue is derived from three customers. The customers have investment-grade credit ratings and credit risk is further managed by MISO by requiring a letter of credit or cash deposit equal to the credit exposure, which is determined by a credit-scoring model and other factors.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (cont'd)

FortisAlberta has a concentration of credit risk as distribution service billings are to a relatively small group of retailers. Credit risk is managed by obtaining from the retailers either a cash deposit, letter of credit, an investment-grade credit rating, or a financial guarantee from an entity with an investment-grade credit rating.

UNS Energy, Central Hudson, FortisBC Energy, Aitken Creek and the Corporation may be exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to derivatives. Credit risk is managed by net settling payments, when possible, and dealing only with counterparties that have investment-grade credit ratings. At UNS Energy and Central Hudson, certain contractual arrangements require counterparties to post collateral.

The value of derivatives in net liability positions under contracts with credit risk-related contingent features that, if triggered, could require the posting of a like amount of collateral was $72 million as at September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $88 million).

Hedge of Foreign Net Investments
The reporting currency of ITC, UNS Energy, Central Hudson, Caribbean Utilities, FortisTCI, Belize Electric Company Limited and Belize Electricity is, or is pegged to, the U.S. dollar. The earnings and cash flow from, and net investments in, these entities are exposed to fluctuations in the U.S. dollar-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate. The Corporation has limited this exposure through hedging.

As at September 30, 2021, US$2.1 billion (December 31, 2020 - US$2.3 billion) of corporately issued U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt has been designated as an effective hedge of net investments, leaving approximately US$10.8 billion (December 31, 2020 - US$10.2 billion) unhedged. Exchange rate fluctuations associated with the hedged net investment in foreign subsidiaries and the debt serving as the hedge are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
Excluding long-term debt, the consolidated carrying value of the Corporation's remaining financial instruments approximates fair value, reflecting their short-term maturity, normal trade credit terms and/or nature.

As at September 30, 2021, the carrying value of long-term debt, including current portion, was $25.2 billion (December 31, 2020 - $24.5 billion) compared to an estimated fair value of $28.3 billion (December 31, 2020 - $29.1 billion).


14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments
There were no material changes in commitments from that disclosed in the Corporation's 2020 Annual Financial Statements.

Contingencies
In April 2013, FortisBC Holdings Inc. and Fortis were named as defendants in an action in the British Columbia Supreme Court by the Coldwater Indian Band ("Band") regarding interests in a pipeline right-of-way on reserve lands. The pipeline was transferred by FHI (then Terasen Inc.) to Kinder Morgan Inc. in April 2007. The Band seeks cancellation of the right-of-way and damages for wrongful interference with the Band's use and enjoyment of reserve lands. In May 2016, the Federal Court dismissed the Band's application for judicial review of the ministerial consent. In September 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal set aside the minister's consent and returned the matter to the minister for redetermination. No amount has been accrued in the Interim Financial Statements as the outcome cannot yet be reasonably determined.

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