How utilities can benefit from stranded assets

Article Abstract:

The stranded costs that electric utilities will be saddled with after deregulation may be beneficial. State authorities are permitting utilities to recover them from customers over time. Moreover, utilities can issue asset-backed securities which have better credit ratings than other utility stocks or bonds.

Finance

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20/20 hindsight

Article Abstract:

Electric power industry officials need to analyze the market and economic forces the shaped the growth of some of the country's corporate giants such as McDonald's and Burger King. Only by understanding these factors can they sustain their competitiveness under a deregulated electricity industry.

Management, Cover Story

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Outnumbered, but winning: using synthetic mergers as a competitive weapon

Article Abstract:

More electric power producers are turning to synthetic mergers to overcome resource disadvantages. Synthetic mergers can help companies enter and conquer new markets or market niches, spread new venture costs and risks and provide extra time during industry or corporate restructuring.

Analysis, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers

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