1096385--2/17/2006--VECTREN_CORP

related topics
{gas, price, oil}
{operation, natural, condition}
{competitive, industry, competition}
{capital, credit, financial}
{cost, regulation, environmental}
{cost, contract, operation}
{financial, litigation, operation}
{tax, income, asset}
Vectren Corporation is a holding company, and its assets consist primarily of investments in its subsidiaries. The Company operates in an increasingly competitive industry, which may affect its future earnings. A significant portion of the Company s gas and electric utility sales are space heating and cooling. Accordingly, its operating results may fluctuate with variability of weather. The Company s gas and electric utility sales are concentrated in the Midwest. Risks related to the regulation of the Company s businesses, including environmental regulation, could affect the rates charged, its costs and its profitability. From time to time, the Company is subject to material litigation and regulatory proceedings. The Company s electric operations are subject to various risks. The Company may experience significantly increased gas costs. The impact of MISO participation is uncertain. Wholesale power marketing activities may add volatility to earnings. If the Company does not accurately forecast future commodities prices or if its hedging procedures do not operate as planned in certain nonregulated businesses, the Company could experience losses or lower net income. The performance of the Company s nonregulated businesses are also subject to certain risks. The Company s coal mining operations may be adversely affected if Section 29 credits are limited or disallowed. Vectren s nonregulated group competes with larger, full-service energy providers, which may limit its ability to grow its business. Catastrophic events could adversely affect the Company s facilities and operations. A downgrade in the Company s credit rating could negatively affect its ability to access capital. A downgrade in the Company s credit rating could negatively affect its ability to access capital.

Full 10-K form ▸

related documents
68589--3/11/2008--QUESTAR_GAS_CO
1060990--2/28/2008--QUICKSILVER_RESOURCES_INC
68589--3/20/2007--QUESTAR_GAS_CO
79732--2/26/2010--ATLANTIC_CITY_ELECTRIC_CO
1103601--11/27/2007--WASHINGTON_GAS_LIGHT_CO
1260349--3/15/2007--SOUTHERN_STAR_CENTRAL_CORP
1260349--3/19/2008--SOUTHERN_STAR_CENTRAL_CORP
904080--3/13/2006--STONE_ENERGY_CORP
904080--2/28/2007--STONE_ENERGY_CORP
1030749--3/1/2007--GULFMARK_OFFSHORE_INC
1030749--2/29/2008--GULFMARK_OFFSHORE_INC
1123852--2/28/2006--NORTHERN_STATES_POWER_CO
72903--2/27/2006--XCEL_ENERGY_INC
46765--11/25/2009--HELMERICH_&_PAYNE_INC
68589--3/11/2009--QUESTAR_GAS_CO
68589--3/11/2010--QUESTAR_GAS_CO
1138258--3/16/2007--MIRANT_MID_ATLANTIC_LLC
56868--4/2/2007--PRIMEENERGY_CORP
1096385--2/16/2007--VECTREN_CORP
915840--12/8/2006--BEAZER_HOMES_USA_INC
1179060--3/15/2006--CROSSTEX_ENERGY_LP
95304--2/26/2007--SUNOCO_INC
1163165--2/22/2008--CONOCOPHILLIPS
1129542--2/27/2007--VECTREN_UTILITY_HOLDINGS_INC
56868--4/6/2006--PRIMEENERGY_CORP
1060990--3/3/2009--QUICKSILVER_RESOURCES_INC
33213--2/18/2010--EQT_Corp
46765--11/24/2010--HELMERICH_&_PAYNE_INC
1179060--3/1/2007--CROSSTEX_ENERGY_LP
1035002--2/29/2008--VALERO_ENERGY_CORP/TX