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Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

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Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

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2023 Form 10-K167WEC Energy Group, Inc.

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SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

A. INCOME STATEMENTS

Year Ended December 31
(in millions)202320222021
Operating expenses (income)$2.5$(1.6)$12.0
Equity earnings of subsidiaries1,502.51,473.01,367.0
Other income, net19.62.41.7
Interest expense260.8109.670.2
Loss on debt extinguishment——23.1
Income before income taxes1,258.81,367.41,263.4
Income tax benefit72.940.736.9
Net income attributed to common shareholders$1,331.7$1,408.1$1,300.3

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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B. STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31
(in millions)202320222021
Net income attributed to common shareholders$1,331.7$1,408.1$1,300.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges
Net derivative gain, net of tax——0.6
Reclassification of realized net derivative (gain) loss to net income, net of tax(0.3)(0.3)0.9
Cash flow hedges, net(0.3)(0.3)1.5
Defined benefit plans
Pension and OPEB adjustments arising during the period, net of tax(0.2)(0.8)0.4
Amortization of pension and OPEB costs included in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax0.10.20.3
Defined benefit plans, net(0.1)(0.6)0.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) from subsidiaries, net of tax(0.5)(2.7)1.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(0.9)(3.6)3.6
Comprehensive income attributed to common shareholders$1,330.8$1,404.5$1,303.9

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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C. BALANCE SHEETS

At December 31
(in millions)20232022
Assets
Current assets
Accounts receivable from related parties$2.7$0.7
Notes receivable from related parties16.030.9
Prepaid income taxes—35.4
Other0.20.1
Current assets18.967.1
Long-term assets
Investments in subsidiaries18,307.216,533.4
Note receivable from WECI430.0—
Other22.924.2
Long-term assets18,760.116,557.6
Total assets$18,779.0$16,624.7
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt$697.0$399.7
Current portion of long-term debt600.0700.0
Accounts payable to related parties2.92.0
Notes payable to related parties459.6332.5
Other73.231.8
Current liabilities1,832.71,466.0
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt5,192.83,747.2
Other29.334.6
Long-term liabilities5,222.13,781.8
Common shareholders' equity11,724.211,376.9
Total liabilities and equity$18,779.0$16,624.7

The accompanying notes to Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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D. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31
(in millions)202320222021
Operating activities
Net income attributed to common shareholders$1,331.7$1,408.1$1,300.3
Reconciliation to cash provided by operating activities
Equity income in subsidiaries, net of distributions(566.8)(437.4)(571.3)
Deferred income taxes, net(3.8)11.6(1.9)
Loss on debt extinguishment——23.1
Change in –
Accounts receivable from related parties(2.0)(0.1)0.1
Prepaid income taxes35.421.1(2.1)
Other current assets(0.1)——
Accounts payable to related parties0.9(3.5)(26.2)
Accrued interest42.115.40.4
Other current liabilities(0.7)(5.1)8.2
Other, net14.45.8(2.5)
Net cash provided by operating activities851.11,015.9728.1
Investing activities
Capital contributions to subsidiaries(1,807.4)(1,099.7)(734.0)
Return of capital from subsidiaries175.2372.9196.1
Short-term notes receivable from related parties, net14.9(1.9)81.8
Other, net—(2.0)(1.1)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,617.3)(730.7)(457.2)
Financing activities
Exercise of stock options6.333.615.7
Purchase of common stock(16.6)(69.2)(33.1)
Dividends paid on common stock(984.2)(917.9)(854.8)
Issuance of long-term debt2,050.0900.01,100.0
Retirement of long-term debt(700.0)—(300.0)
Repayment of short-term loan——(340.0)
Change in commercial paper297.3(336.4)255.7
Short-term notes payable to related parties, net127.1112.1(82.6)
Payments for debt extinguishment and issuance costs(13.3)(6.7)(33.9)
Other, net(0.4)(1.2)(1.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities766.2(285.7)(274.4)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents—(0.5)(3.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year—0.54.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$—$—$0.5

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

E. NOTES TO PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For Parent Company only presentation, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method. We use the cumulative earnings approach for classifying distributions received in the statements of cash flows.

The condensed Parent Company financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes of WEC Energy Group, Inc. appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

NOTE 2—CASH DIVIDENDS RECEIVED FROM SUBSIDIARIES

Dividends received from our subsidiaries during the years ended December 31 were as follows:

(in millions)202320222021
WE$370.0$630.0$360.0
We Power192.8158.5217.9
WG171.060.030.0
WECI (1)93.787.746.4
ATC Holding (2)86.874.9106.4
UMERC21.017.0—
Wispark (3)0.47.5—
Bluewater——35.0
Total$935.7$1,035.6$795.7

(1) We also received amounts classified as return of capital of $171.6 million, $363.7 million, and $164.1 million from WECI during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

(2) We also received an amount classified as return of capital of $32.0 million from ATC Holding during the year ended December 31, 2021.

(3) We also received amounts classified as return of capital of $3.6 million and $9.2 million from Wispark during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

NOTE 3—LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table shows the future maturities of our long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2023:

(in millions)
2024$600.0
2025620.0
20261,600.0
2027900.0
2028950.0
Thereafter1,150.0
Total$5,820.0

WECC is our subsidiary and has $50.0 million of long-term notes outstanding. In a Support Agreement between WECC and us, we agreed to make sufficient liquid asset contributions to WECC to permit WECC to service its debt obligations as they become due.

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NOTE 4—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following table shows the financial instruments included on our balance sheets that are not recorded at fair value as of December 31:

20232022
(in millions)Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Long-term notes receivable from WECI$430.0$425.7$—$—
Long-term debt, including current portion5,792.85,596.04,447.24,095.6

The fair value of our long-term notes receivable and long-term debt are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

NOTE 5—GUARANTEES

The following table shows our outstanding guarantees on behalf of our subsidiaries:

Total Amounts Committed at December 31, 2023Expiration
(in millions)Less Than 1 Year1 to 3 YearsOver 3 Years
Guarantees supporting business operations (1)$191.7$14.4$—$177.3
Standby letters of credit (2)75.124.5—50.6
Surety bonds (3)33.633.6——
Other guarantees (4)11.6——11.6
Total guarantees$312.0$72.5$—$239.5

(1) Consists of $177.3 million, $10.2 million, and $4.2 million of guarantees to support the business operations of WECI, Bluewater, and UMERC, respectively.

(2) At our request or the request of our subsidiaries, financial institutions have issued standby letters of credit for the benefit of third parties that have extended credit to our subsidiaries. These amounts are not reflected on our balance sheets.

(3) Primarily for environmental remediation, workers compensation self-insurance programs, and obtaining various licenses, permits, and rights-of-way. These amounts are not reflected on our balance sheets.

(4) Related to workers compensation coverage for which a liability was recorded on our balance sheets.

NOTE 6—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(in millions)202320222021
Cash paid for interest$209.1$88.1$70.2
Cash received for income taxes, net(104.5)(72.9)(27.9)
Significant non-cash equity transaction:
Issuance of long-term note receivable to WECI430.0——

NOTE 7—SHORT-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTIES

The following table shows our outstanding short-term notes receivable from related parties as of December 31:

(in millions)20232022
UMERC$15.2$27.1
Wispark0.81.1
Bluewater—2.7
Total$16.0$30.9
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NOTE 8—SHORT-TERM NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES

The following table shows our outstanding short-term notes payable to related parties as of December 31:

(in millions)20232022
Integrys$257.0$115.0
WECC109.2106.5
WBS91.8111.0
Bluewater1.6—
Total$459.6$332.5
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SCHEDULE II

WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (in millions)Balance at Beginning of PeriodExpense (1)DeferralNet Write-offs (2)Balance at End of Period
December 31, 2023$199.3$72.0$88.3$(166.1)$193.5
December 31, 2022198.386.162.9(148.0)199.3
December 31, 2021220.1107.4(44.8)(84.4)198.3

(1) Net of recoveries.

(2) Represents amounts written off to the reserve, net of adjustments to regulatory assets.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.
By/s/ SCOTT J. LAUBER
Date:February 22, 2024Scott J. Lauber
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ SCOTT J. LAUBERFebruary 22, 2024
Scott J. Lauber, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Director --
Principal Executive Officer
/s/ XIA LIUFebruary 22, 2024
Xia Liu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer --
Principal Financial Officer
/s/ WILLIAM J. GUCFebruary 22, 2024
William J. Guc, Vice President and Controller --
Principal Accounting Officer
/s/ GALE E. KLAPPAFebruary 22, 2024
Gale E. Klappa, Executive Chairman and Director
/s/ AVE M. BIEFebruary 22, 2024
Ave M. Bie, Director
/s/ CURT S. CULVERFebruary 22, 2024
Curt S. Culver, Director
/s/ DANNY L. CUNNINGHAMFebruary 22, 2024
Danny L. Cunningham, Director
/s/ WILLIAM M. FARROW, IIIFebruary 22, 2024
William M. Farrow, III, Director
/s/ CRISTINA A. GARCIA-THOMASFebruary 22, 2024
Cristina A. Garcia-Thomas, Director
/s/ MARIA C. GREENFebruary 22, 2024
Maria C. Green, Director
/s/ THOMAS K. LANEFebruary 22, 2024
Thomas K. Lane, Director
/s/ ULICE PAYNE, JR.February 22, 2024
Ulice Payne, Jr., Director
/s/ MARY ELLEN STANEKFebruary 22, 2024
Mary Ellen Stanek, Director
/s/ GLEN E. TELLOCKFebruary 22, 2024
Glen E. Tellock, Director
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