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Investor overview Post first quarter 2021 One of North America’s largest electric utilities TSX:H Why invest in Hydro One A unique low-risk opportunity to participate in the transformation of a premium, large scale regulated electric utility • One of the largest electric utilities in North America with significant scale and leadership position across Canada’s most populated province. • One of the strongest investment grade balance sheets in the North American utility sector. • Unique combination of pure-play electric power transmission and local distribution, with no generation or material exposure to commodity prices. • Stable and growing cash flows with 99% of business fully rate-regulated in a constructive, transparent and collaborative regulatory environment. • Predictable self-funding organic growth profile with expanding rate base and strong cash flows, together with broad support for refurbishment of aging infrastructure and with ~5% expected rate base CAGR1. No external equity required to fund planned growth. • Transparency in our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. • Increased $1.0652 annualized dividend with 70% - 80% target payout ratio. • Opportunity for continued dividend growth with rate base expansion, continued consolidation and efficiency realization. Hydro One’s role in the Ontario electric system ~5% Rate base growth EPS growth over 4-7% 2019-2022 Average annual ~5% dividend growth Hydro One Investor overview • 2 Recent developments Organization Priorities First Quarter Highlights • First quarter earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted EPS was $0.45, compared to EPS and adjusted EPS of $0.38, for the same period in 2020. The increase was due mainly to approved rates for the transmission and distribution segments, and higher demand because of colder weather, partially offset by higher depreciation, amortization and asset removal costs, and higher work program costs. • Hydro One launched Connected for Life, a promise that helps customers stay connected to power while it helps them access financial relief and flexible service options. Since launch, the support provided to customers was four times higher than during the previous quarter. • The Company was requested by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to build a 230-kilovolt double circuit transmission line between Chatham and Lambton to provide electricity in support of agricultural growth in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham areas. • The Company received regulatory decision regarding the implementation of the Ontario Divisional Court ruling regarding the deferred tax asset. • Hydro One Networks Inc. and Capgemini Canada Inc. entered into a new master services agreement for information technology services. • The Company's capital investments and in-service additions for the quarter were $527 million and $157 million, respectively, compared to $372 million and $225 million in 2020. • Quarterly dividend declared at $0.2663 per share, payable June 30, 2021. Hydro One Investor overview • 3 The value of Hydro One ABOUT THE COMPANY HOW WE DID IN 2020 WHY INVEST Transmission & Distribution Transmission Distribution Other Stable Operations Revenue Net of Purchased Power Total Assets 1% 4% Stable and growing cash flows ~30,000 circuit KMs of transmission lines with 99% of overall business fully rate-regulated 38% 48% $3,436M 51% $30.3B No generation or material Largest Local Distribution Company in 58% Ontario with approximately 1.4 million exposure to commodity prices customers Combined 2021 Transmission & Distribution Rate Base of $22.6B2 Financial Performance Regulated EBIT3 Capital Investments 1 <1% Market Capitalization of ~$17.5 billion Predictable self-funding organic growth profile with ~5%4 Regulated and Privatized Operations expected rate base CAGR 41% 38% $1,507M $1,878M 59% 61% Attractive 70% - 80% target 99% of revenue from regulated operations dividend payout ratio Rate Base Annualized dividend of $1.0652 per share Privatization initiative by Province of Ontario to divest majority stake in Hydro One largely 39% complete with post November 2015 IPO $21.7B Strong balance sheet with (15%), April 2016 secondary (15%), and May 61% investment grade credit ratings 2017 secondary (20%) offerings 1) Based on closing share price on March 31st , 2021 2) Company estimates subject to change 3) Income (loss) before financing charges and income tax expense 4) Subject to change upon filing of the Joint Transmission and Distribution Rate Application for 2023-2027 Hydro One Investor overview • 4 A look at the organization Corporate structure Hydro One Investor overview • 5 Executive leadership team A leadership team with strong operational experience committed to achieving efficiencies at Hydro One Mark Poweska President and CEO Brad Bowness Jason Fitzsimmons Lyla Garzouzi Paul Harricks David Lebeter Chris Lopez Megan Telford Chief Information Chief Corporate Affairs Chief Safety Officer Chief Legal Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Human Officer & Customer Care Officer Resources Officer Hydro One Investor overview • 6 Hydro One’s strategy Hydro One Investor overview • 7 Hydro One’s strategy An Ontario focus, and a plan to enhance value "The roll out of our corporate strategy will involve sticking to our strengths and continuing to champion for our customers and the electricity sector in Ontario. Our main focus has been and will remain operational excellence as we continue to drive performance. We are a leader in Ontario and continue to build relationships with all partners in our region. We are taking a focused lens on creating a brighter, sustainable future for Ontarians, and are steadfast in improving the safety, reliability, affordability, and environmental impacts of our operations.” -Mark Poweska, President and Chief Executive Officer Hydro One Investor overview • 8 Achievements and efficiencies Paving New Paths in Productivity Savings ($M) 2020 286.0 Generated productivity savings of $286.0 million in 2020 comprised 2019 202.3 of $143.2 million in OM&A and $142.8 million in capital and totaling approximately three quarters of a billion dollars since 2015 2018 135.5 $738.2 2017 89.5 Forestry transformed work execution by streamlining overhead lines and pole inspections – eliminating the cost of the historical 2016 24.9 line patrol program $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 Capital OM&A Strategic sourcing initiatives led to price reduction for materials and services as a result of consolidating spend across Hydro One and increasing competition among vendors High Customer Satisfaction Reduced the Fleet (%) 86 87 86 8,010 79 7,189 Hydro One leveraged telematics data to identify underutilized fleet 7,106 6,995 7,090 equipment leading to fleet optimization Managed contract cost reduction in IT services. Hydro One leveraged negotiated rate reductions to optimize IT project delivery Residential & Small Commercial & YE 2016 YE 2017 YE 2018 YE 2019 YE 2020 Business Industrial On-Roads Off-Roads Other Equipment 2019 2020 Hydro One Investor overview • 9 The regulated business Transmission & distribution Transmission Distribution • Hydro One received a decision on 3-year Custom IR • Distribution is a stable, rate-regulated business operating application for Transmission from 2020-2022 under OEB Custom IR framework • Hydro One owns and operates 98% of Ontario’s • Growing rate base with planned annual capital investments transmission capacity1 of ~$650 - ~$760 over next four years2 • Transmission produces reliable cash flow with low volatility • Allowed ROE of 9.00% with 40% / 60% deemed under Ontario Energy Board (OEB) equity/debt capital structure through application • Growing rate base with planned annual capital investments • OEB decision in place transitioning residential distribution of ~$1,200 - ~$1,400 million over next four years2 rates to fully fixed • Allowed ROE of 8.52% with 40% / 60% deemed • Drivers of growth include rate base expansion, productivity equity/debt capital structure through application improvements and continued consolidation of other LDC’s • Emerging industries and system requirements helping • Orillia, Peterborough, Haldimand, Woodstock, Norfolk LDC drive expansion of transmission network acquisitions 38 LDC customers over 90 82 ~124,000 ~30,000 ~1.4M 307 ~1,000 1) Based on revenue approved by the OEB 2) Subject to change upon filing of the Joint Transmission and Distribution Rate Application for 2023-2027 Hydro One Investor overview • 10 Electric local distribution company consolidation Orillia Power Distribution Corporation Key Points • The purchase price of $28 million, including closing adjustments • In September 2020, Hydro One repaid $20 million of short-term debt assumed as part of the Orillia Power acquisition • Serves approximately 14,000 customers located in Simcoe County, and is surrounded by existing Hydro One service territory • Transaction closed on September 1, 2020 Peterborough Distribution Inc. Key Points • Hydro One acquired the business and distribution assets of Peterborough Distribution Inc. (PDI) • $104 million purchase price, including the assumption of agreed upon liabilities and closing adjustments • Approximately 37,000 customers in Peterborough, Lakefield and Norwood • Separate agreement with the City of Peterborough to construct an operations centre and fleet maintenance facility within the city • Transaction closed on August 1, 2020 Hydro One Investor overview • 11 Growth opportunities for the telecom business focus on value-added services The market • Core connectivity
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