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NRG Energy, Inc. filed an 8‑K to provide detailed historical and pro forma financial information for its acquisition of Lightning Power, Linebacker Power Funding, CCS Power Finance and related entities, a transaction that closed on January 30, 2026.

The filing adds audited 2025 financial statements for the acquired businesses and unaudited pro forma combined financial information for NRG as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting the Transaction’s impact. Lightning Power, LLC reported 2025 total revenues of $2,114,727 thousand and net income of $207,725 thousand, with operating cash flow of $640,173 thousand and significant long‑term debt and derivative positions.

The new exhibits supersede and supplement earlier acquisition financials previously furnished, giving investors a fuller view of the acquired power generation portfolio’s scale, leverage and risk‑management activity before consolidation into NRG.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

March 2, 2026

Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported)

 

NRG ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  001-15891
(Commission File Number)
  41-1724239
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1301 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas   77010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(713) 537-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  
¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which 
registered
Common stock, par value $0.01   NRG   New York Stock Exchange
Common stock, par value $0.01   NRG   NYSE Texas

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

  

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

On January 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Report”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Original Report disclosed the consummation of the previously announced transactions contemplated by the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 12, 2025 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Company, NRG East Generation Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Lightning Buyer”), NRG Texas LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Linebacker Buyer”), NRG Demand Response Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“CCS Buyer”), NRG Gas Development Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“JCPD Buyer” and, collectively with Lightning Buyer, Linebacker Buyer and CCS Buyer, the “Buyer Entities”), Lightning Power Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Thunder Generation, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, CCS Power Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Linebacker Power Development Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer Entities acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Lightning Power, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lightning”), Linebacker Power Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Linebacker”), CCS Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CCS”), and Jack County Power Development, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JCPD” and, collectively with Lightning, Linebacker and CCS and their respective subsidiaries, the “Acquired Companies”). The acquisition of the equity interests, together with the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, are referred to herein as the “Transaction.” The Transaction was consummated on January 30, 2026.

 

On February 2, 2026, the Company amended the Original Report to include the financial statements required to be filed under Item 9.01(a) of Form 8-K and the pro forma financial information required to be filed in connection with the Transaction under Item 9.01(b) of Form 8-K (the “Form 8-K/A”).

 

Item 8.01Other Events

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to provide the following information related to the Company’s acquisition of the Acquired Companies: (i) (x) Lightning Power, LLC and its subsidiaries’ audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, (y) Fund III Projects’ audited combined financial statements for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024 and (z) Gridiron Intermediate Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries’ audited consolidated financial statements for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024 (the “Lightning Financial Statements”), (ii) Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and its subsidiaries’ audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (the “Linebacker Financial Statements”), (iii) CCS Power Finance Co, LLC and its subsidiaries’ audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (the “CCS Financial Statements” and, collectively with the Lightning Financial Statements and the Linebacker Financial Statements, the “Audited Financial Statements”) and (iv) the Company’s unaudited pro forma combined financial information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, after giving effect to the Transaction (the “Pro Forma Financial Information” and, together with the Audited Financial Statements, the “Financial Information”).

 

The Financial Information updates and supplements the audited consolidated financial statements of the Acquired Companies and unaudited pro forma combined financial information of the Company and related disclosures contained in Exhibits 99.1, 99.5, 99.7 and 99.9 to the Form 8-K/A. To the extent that information in this Current Report on Form 8-K differs from or updates information contained in the Form 8-K/A, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall supersede or supplement the information in the Form 8-K/A.

 

 

 

 

The Financial Information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K has been presented for informational purposes only. It does not purport to represent the actual results or project future operating results of the Company following the Transaction.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

 

1.Audited consolidated financial statements of Lightning Power, LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and the related notes thereto, which are included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference;

 

2.Audited combined financial statements of Fund III Projects for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes, which are included as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein;

 

3.Audited consolidated financial statements of Gridiron Intermediate Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes, which are included as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated by reference herein;

 

4.Audited consolidated financial statements of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related notes thereto, which are included as Exhibit 99.4 hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and

 

5.Audited consolidated financial statements of CCS Power Finance Co, LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related notes thereto, which are included as Exhibit 99.5 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

 

The Company is providing the unaudited pro forma combined financial information of the Company, after giving effect to the Transaction, which includes the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. Such unaudited pro forma combined financial information and the related notes thereto is set forth in Exhibit 99.6 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
   
23.1   Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors of Lightning Power, LLC.
     
23.2   Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors of Fund III Projects.
     
23.3   Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors of Gridiron Intermediate Holdings, LLC.
     
23.4   Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC.
     
23.5   Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors of CCS Power Finance Co, LLC.
     
99.1   Audited consolidated financial statements of Lightning Power, LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and the related notes thereto.
     
99.2   Audited combined financial statements of Fund III Projects for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 24, 2025, File No. 001-15891).
     
99.3   Audited consolidated financial statements of Gridiron Intermediate Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries for the period January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 24, 2025, File No. 001-15891).
     
99.4   Audited consolidated financial statements of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related notes thereto.
     
99.5   Audited consolidated financial statements of CCS Power Finance Co, LLC as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related notes thereto.
     
99.6   Unaudited pro forma combined financial information of NRG Energy, Inc. after giving effect to the Transaction, which includes the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes thereto.
     
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: March 2, 2026 NRG Energy, Inc.
  (Registrant)
   
  By: /s/ Christine A. Zoino
    Christine A. Zoino
    Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

LIGHTNING POWER, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

( With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon )

 

 

 

 

 

KPMG LLP

Suite 4000

1735 Market Street 

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7501

 

Independent Auditors’ Report

 

The Member 

Lightning Power, LLC:

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Lightning Power, LLC and its subsidiaries (the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations, member’s equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.

 

Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.

 

KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, and its subsidiaries are part of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

 

 

 

 

 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

 

Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

 

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

 

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

February 24, 2026

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 

December 31, 2025 and 2024 

(In thousands)

 

   2025   2024 
Assets        
Current assets:          
Restricted cash  $98,734   $59,498 
Accounts receivable   88,127    103,062 
Accounts receivable - affiliate   -    1,253 
Inventory   129,425    122,547 
Prepaid expenses   29,237    28,161 
Assets from risk management activities   537,673    424,369 
Deposits   25,487    26,323 
Other current assets   24,921    14,216 
Total current assets   933,604    779,429 
Property, plant, and equipment   6,888,347    6,855,838 
Accumulated depreciation   (465,979)   (132,209)
Property, plant, and equipment, net   6,422,368    6,723,629 
Intangible assets, net   30,152    31,772 
Assets from risk management activities, long term   335,553    671,161 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   26,067    27,609 
Goodwill   127,985    127,985 
Other noncurrent assets   8,225    135,907 
Total assets  $7,883,954   $8,497,492 
Liabilities and Member's Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Current portion of long-term debt  $8,271   $8,474 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   167,386    189,495 
Liabilities from risk management activities   566,476    414,666 
Deferred revenue   7,493    6,243 
Operating lease liabilities   1,424    1,310 
Other current liabilities   73,458    25,310 
Total current liabilities   824,508    645,498 
Long term debt   3,164,868    3,194,168 
Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   362,627    659,818 
Asset retirement obligations   73,694    68,502 
Operating lease liabilities   25,583    26,782 
Other long term liabilities   2,726    12,799 
Total liabilities   4,454,006    4,607,567 
Member's equity   3,429,948    3,889,925 
Total liabilities and member's equity  $7,883,954   $8,497,492 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2025, 

For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

(In thousands)

 

   For the year ended
December 31, 2025
   For the period from
August 9, 2024 to
December 31, 2024
 
Revenues:          
Energy and capacity revenues  $2,134,980   $494,471 
(Loss) Gain on risk management activities   (32,764)   15,384 
Other revenue   12,511    12,290 
Total revenues   2,114,727    522,145 
           
Operating expenses:          
Fuel and transportation   870,925    190,142 
Loss (gain) on risk management activities   101,467    (103,706)
Operating and maintenance   321,898    139,565 
General and administrative   54,651    38,900 
Depreciation   335,067    132,209 
Accretion   5,192    2,097 
Total operating expenses   1,689,200    399,207 
           
Operating income   425,527    122,938 
           
Interest expense, net   (236,067)   (130,811)
Other gain (loss), net   18,265    (9,005)
Net Income (loss)  $207,725   $(16,878)

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Member's Equity
For the year ended December 31, 2025,

For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

(In thousands)

 

   Total 
   member's 
   equity 
Balance at August 9, 2024  $4,530,636 
Net loss   (16,878)
Capital contribution   9,820 
Distributions   (633,653)
Balance at December 31, 2024  $3,889,925 
      
Net income   207,725 
Distributions   (667,702)
Balance at December 31, 2025  $3,429,948 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the year ended December 31, 2025,

For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024 

(In thousands)

 

       For the period from 
   For the year ended   August 9, 2024 to 
   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $207,725   $(16,878)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:          
Loss on disposal of assets   38,030    2,516 
Gain on insurance proceeds for damage to equipment   (27,010)   (1,069)
Loss on debt extinguishment   -    16,478 
Depreciation   335,067    132,209 
Amortization of intangible assets   1,620    628 
Amortization of right-of-use assets   1,542    594 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   8,997    3,347 
Risk management activities   76,923    (346,699)
Accretion   5,192    2,097 
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable   1,734    (4,774)
Decrease in accounts receivable - affiliate   -    1,528 
(Increase) decrease in inventory   (6,878)   2,484 
Increase in prepaid expenses   (1,076)   (5,516)
Decrease (increase) in deposits   836    (1,256)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets   (10,705)   2,655 
Increase in other noncurrent assets   (8,225)   (2,923)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses   (21,839)   13,356 
Increase in deferred revenue   1,250    6,243 
Increase in other current liabilities   48,148    25,310 
Decrease in operating lease liabilities   (1,085)   (111)
Decrease in other long term liabilities   (10,073)   (4,605)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities   640,173    (174,386)
           
Cash flows from investing activites:          
Capital expenditures   (71,836)   (19,685)
Insurance proceeds received for damage to equipment   27,010    1,069 
Net cash used for investing activities   (44,826)   (18,616)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of short term debt   72,500    21,000 
Principal payments on short term debt   (93,500)   - 
Proceeds from issuance of long term debt   -    3,250,000 
Principal payments on long term debt   (17,500)   (2,491,742)
Debt issuance costs   -    (67,330)
Capital contributions   -    9,820 
Cash distributions   (517,611)   (633,653)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities   (556,111)   88,095 
           
Net change in restricted cash   39,236    (104,907)
Restricted cash, beginning of period   59,498    164,405 
Restricted cash, end of period  $98,734   $59,498 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $231,313   $94,366 
           
Supplemental disclosure of noncash financing activities:          
Non-cash distribution of equity interest in certain subsidiaries  $(150,091)  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(1)Organization

 

Lightning Power, LLC (Company), a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on June 21, 2024 to own, finance, develop, and manage a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities across the United States and is wholly owned by Lightning Power Holdings, LLC (Lightning Holdings). Lightning Holdings is directly owned by Fund III Lightning Holdings, LLC (Fund III Holdings) and Gridiron Holdings, LLC (Gridiron Holdings). Fund III Holdings and Gridiron Holdings own 68% and 32%, respectively, Class A common units of Lighting Holdings. Fund III Holdings is indirectly owned, through various holding companies, by Granite Energy, LLC (Granite) and Helix Generation, LLC (Helix). Gridiron Holdings is indirectly owned, through various holding companies, by Gridiron Energy, LLC (Gridiron).

 

On August 9, 2024, Gridiron, Helix, and Granite contributed 100% ownership interest in their respective generation facilities to the Company. Additionally on the same date, Helix contributed 100% ownership in Rise Light & Power, LLC and subsidiaries (Rise), which was formed to identify, evaluate, and develop investment opportunities within the power industry (collectively, “Contribution Transaction”). Rise maintains its dedicated workforce. In May 2025, the Company distributed its interest in certain Rise subsidiaries (see Note 14). As a result, the Company formed Rise Development, LLC which now holds all Rise subsidiary companies.

 

These consolidated financial statements reflect the year ended December 31, 2025 and the period from August 9, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in accordance with the Contribution Transaction. These consolidated statements reflect all Company activity, which began with the Contribution Transaction.

 

The Generation Facilities that are owned by the Company are described below:

 

Generation Facilities   Location   Size   Year Operational   Type
Springdale Energy, LLC   Springdale, PA   700 MW   1999-2003   Simple & Combined Cycle
Gans Energy, LLC   Gans, PA   96 MW   2000   Simple Cycle
Chambersburg Energy, LLC   Chambersburg, PA   100 MW   2001   Simple Cycle
Aurora Generation, LLC   Aurora, IL   1,050 MW   2001   Simple Cycle
Rockford Generation, LLC   Rockford, IL   550 MW   2000/2002   Simple Cycle
Armstrong Power, LLC   Shelocta, PA   780 MW   2002   Simple Cycle
Troy Energy, LLC   Luckey, OH   780 MW   2002   Simple Cycle
Helix Ironwood, LLC   Lebanon, PA   760 MW   2001   Combined Cycle
LSP University Park, LLC   University Park, IL   580 MW   2002   Simple Cycle
University Park Energy, LLC   University Park, IL   330 MW   2001   Simple Cycle
Wallingford Energy, LLC   Wallingford, CT   340 MW   2002   Simple Cycle
Riverside Generating Company, LLC   Lousia, KY   950 MW   1999   Simple Cycle
Doswell Limited Partnership   Hanover County, VA   1210 MW   2001, 1992   Simple & Combined Cycle
Helix Ravenswood, LLC   Queens, NY   2002 MW   1963   Simple & Combined Cycle
Ocean State Power LLC   Burrillville, RI   600 MW   1990   Combined Cycle

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

(a)Basis of presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). These consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, consolidated statements of operations, member’s equity, and cash flows of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

These consolidated financial statements and notes reflect the Company’s evaluation of events occurring subsequent to December 31, 2025, through February 24, 2026, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

(b)Use of Estimates

 

Management makes estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses to prepare the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The most significant of these estimates and assumptions relate to the valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities in connection with business combinations, derivative instruments, and asset retirement obligations. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

 

(c)Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash consists of amounts that are restricted under the terms of certain financing agreements from transfer or dividend until such time as certain conditions are met. Such restricted cash is used primarily for operating expenses and debt service.

 

(d)Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts owed to the Generation Facilities for electric energy delivered to independent system operators (ISO), including PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM), ISO-New England Inc. (ISO-NE), and New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) under the energy management agreements (see Note 9). Accounts receivable also consists of amounts owed to the Generation Facilities from the ISOs for delivered capacity, as well as for hedge settlement fuel sales, and bilateral capacity settlements from energy marketers or other counterparties.

 

(e)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Management establishes reserves on accounts receivable if it becomes probable that the Company will not collect part of the outstanding accounts receivable balance. Management reviews collectability and establishes or adjusts its allowance using the specific identification method.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(f)Inventory

 

Inventory consists of fuel oil, natural gas, and spare parts used in the production of electricity. Inventory is stated at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value. The carrying value of both fuel oil and natural gas inventories will be recovered with normal profits in the ordinary course of business through the generation and sale of energy. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, spare parts inventory was $76.0 million and $74.2 million, respectively, fuel oil was $52.7 million and $47.8 million, respectively, and natural gas was $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

 

(g)Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of individual assets or classes of assets. Plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the power generation facilities for 20 years. The estimated useful life for computer software is 3 years, computer hardware is 5 years, vehicles are 5 years, warehouse storage structure is 10 years, mechanical and electrical tools are 5 years and office equipment and furniture and fixtures are 7 years. Property, plant, and equipment also includes capital spares inventory available for use in planned major maintenance. Additions and improvements extending asset lives beyond their remaining estimated useful lives are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance, including planned major maintenance and capital spares, are charged to expense as incurred.

 

(h)Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, long-lived assets and intangible assets with determinable useful lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to earnings. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less the costs to sell.

 

(i)Intangible Assets

 

On Acquisition Date, the Company recorded an asset management agreement at fair value. The contract is recorded as an intangible asset on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The intangible asset is being amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the contract as a reduction in Energy and capacity revenues on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of the intangible asset for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024 totaled $1.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Amortization for each of the next five years is $1.6 million.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(j)Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents, at the time of an acquisition, the amount of the purchase price paid in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. In accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (ASC 350), the Company will evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and when events warrant an assessment.

 

(k)Asset Retirement Obligations

 

In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Obligations, the Company recognizes the fair value of the liability for asset retirement obligations in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. An amount equal to the present value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. The liability is accreted through charges to Accretion in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. If the obligation is settled for an amount other than the carrying amount of the liability, a gain or loss is recognized upon settlement. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has a liability of approximately $73.7 million and $68.5 million, respectively, for asset retirement obligations to provide for the future removal and dismantling of certain generation facilities. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, accretion expense was $5.2 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

 

(l)Leases

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 842, Leases, the Company evaluates each contract at inception to determine if it contains a lease. The Company considers a contract to be a lease when an asset is either explicitly or implicitly identified in the contract; and the contract conveys to the Company the right to control the use of the identified asset during the contract period. Operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use assets, net and Operating lease liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, both of which are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised are included in the lease term. In determining the present value of the future lease payments, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term an amount equal to the payments for the lease. Short-term leases, leases with a term of 12 months are less at inception, are not recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Lease expenses for all operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(m)Debt Issuance and Deferred Financing Costs

 

Debt issuance and deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the Company’s financing arrangements using the effective interest method. Unamortized debt issuance and deferred financing costs are reflected as a component of Current portion of long term debt and Long term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

(n)Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowances

 

Certain Generation Facilities are located in states that participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Company is required to possess RGGI allowances equal to its CO2 emissions over a three-year control period. The Company must hold allowances equal to 50% of its emissions during each interim control period (the first two calendar years of each three-year control period), and 100% of all three years’ allowances must be surrendered by March 1 after the three-year control period. The Company records RGGI allowances as other current assets or other current liabilities at the weighted-average cost or fair market value, respectively, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

Due to market fluctuations in value, the value of the liability for the RGGI allowances recorded on the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets may not reflect the final cost of the surrendered RGGI allowances. RGGI allowances are charged to Fuel and transportation on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations when the generation facility operates. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had a RGGI allowance liability of $73.5 million and $23.3 million, respectively, which is included in Other current liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, RGGI allowance expense was $59.3 million and $16.7 million, respectively, which is reflected as a component of Fuel and transportation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company enters into futures contracts whereby the Company agrees to purchase RGGI allowances at a fixed price to be physically delivered on a future date. These contracts meet the definition of a derivative in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815).

 

(o)Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company enters into agreements that meet the definition of a derivative in accordance with ASC 815. These agreements are entered into to mitigate or eliminate market and financial risks. ASC 815 provides for three different ways to account for derivative instruments: (i) as an accrual agreement, if the criteria for the “normal purchase normal sale” exception are met and documented; (ii) as a cash flow or fair value hedge, if the specified criteria are met and documented; or (iii) as a mark-to-market agreement with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings. All derivative instruments that do not qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception are recorded at fair value in risk management assets and liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

If designated as a cash flow or fair value hedge, the Company documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as hedges to specific assets or liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets or to forecasted transactions. The Company also assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. When it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively. This could occur when: (1) it is determined that a derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (3) the derivative is discontinued as a hedging instrument, because it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur. When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is determined that the derivative no longer qualifies as an effective hedge of cash flows, the derivative will continue to be carried at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are recognized immediately or over the remaining term of the forecasted transaction in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are either recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of comprehensive income as a component of other comprehensive income, depending upon their use and designation.

 

Gains and losses related to transactions that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income as a component of other comprehensive income and shown in the aggregate in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the accompanying consolidated statements of member’s equity and will flow through the accompanying consolidated statements of operations in the period the hedged item affects earnings.

 

Otherwise, any gains and losses resulting from changes in the market value of the derivative instruments contracts are recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations in the current year.

 

The Company has no items of other comprehensive income for the period presented and, accordingly, comprehensive income is equal to net income.

 

(p)Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value, as defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavors to utilize the best available information. Accordingly, the valuation techniques used maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(q)Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of Restricted cash, Accounts receivable, and Accounts payable and accrued expenses are equal to or approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of those instruments.

 

Long-term debt consists of a variable term loan and fixed rate notes. The carrying value and fair value of the variable term loan were both $1.73 billion and $1.75 billion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, as the interest rates are variable. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying amount and fair value of the fixed rate notes were $1.50 billion and $1.39 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the carrying amount and fair value of the fixed rate notes were $1.50 billion and $1.44 billion, respectively.

 

(r)Equity Method Investments

 

In accordance with ASC 323, Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures, the Company applies the equity method of accounting to investments in which it has significant influence, but not a controlling financial interest. Under the equity method, the Company initially records the investment at cost and adjusts the carrying amount to recognize the Company's share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the acquisition date. The Company's share of the investee's earnings or losses is recognized in the Company's income statement. Distributions received from the investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment. The Company evaluates its equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such investments may not be recoverable.

 

(s)Income Taxes

 

The Company consists of entities that have been organized as a limited liability company and is treated as a disregarded entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Therefore, federal and state income taxes are assessed at the member’s level.

 

(t)Concentrations of Credit and Market Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of restricted cash, accounts receivable, and derivatives. Restricted cash accounts are generally held at major institutions. Accounts receivable is concentrated within entities engaged in the energy industry. These industry concentrations may impact the Company’s overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry, or other conditions.

 

The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of noncompliance by counterparties on its derivative financial instruments. The counterparties to these transactions are major financial institutions. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support its financial instruments with credit risk. For the year ended December 31, 2025, 99% and 1% of revenues consisted of sales to ISOs and bilateral sales, respectively. For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, 95%, 2%, and 3% of revenues consisted of sales to ISOs, bilateral sales, and hedge settlements, respectively. All revenues are subject to geographical market risks.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(u)Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company is subject to a variety of factors, including the economy, the regulatory environment, the electricity markets, and the availability of capital resources. As with any power generation facility, operations of the Company’s Generation Facilities involve risk, including the performances of the facilities below expected levels of efficiency and output, shut downs due to the breakdown or failure of equipment or processes, violations of permit requirements, operator error, labor disputes, weather interferences, or catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, explosions, pandemics, or other similar occurrences affecting a power generation facility or its power purchasers. The occurrence of any of these events could significantly reduce or eliminate revenues generated by the facilities or significantly increase the expenses of the facilities, adversely impacting the Company’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on its debt when due.

 

(v)Commitments and Contingencies

 

In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company records a loss contingency for matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Loss contingency reserves are based on estimates and judgments made by management with respect to the likely outcome of matters, including any applicable insurance coverage for litigation matters, and are adjusted as circumstances warrant. These estimates and judgments could change based on new information, changes in laws or regulations, changes in management’s plans or intentions, the outcome of legal proceedings, settlements or other factors.

 

Additionally, the Company follows the guidance of ASC 460, Guarantees (ASC 460), for disclosing and accounting of guarantees and indemnifications entered into during the course of business. When a guarantee or indemnification subject to ASC 460 is entered into the estimated fair value of the guarantee or indemnification is assessed. Some guarantees and indemnifications could have a financial impact under certain circumstances. Management considers the probability of such circumstances occurring when estimating fair value.

 

(3)Acquisition

 

On August 9, 2024 (Acquisition Date), the Company acquired 100% interest in certain generation facilities in connection with the Contribution Transaction (see Note 1). The Company was the accounting acquirer in the transaction as it was a substantive entity and obtained controlling financial interests, as defined in ASC 805, Business Combinations (ASC 805), in each of the Generation Facilities via the contribution of their equity in exchange for the equity of the Company, and the transaction was not among entities under common control. On the acquisition date, the Company recognized transaction costs of approximately $8.8 million within selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

In accordance with ASC 805, the acquisition was determined to be a business combination and the acquired assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at fair value, which resulted in Net assets acquired of $4.5 billion as of the Acquisition Date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Fair values were determined primarily by an independent third-party valuation. The measurement approach utilized to fair value the assets acquired was the income approach using a discounted cash flow model for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and asset retirement obligations. The fair values of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, as well as other assets and liabilities have been finalized based on the facts and circumstances that existed as of the Acquisition Date. The fair value of long term debt approximated its book value as of August 9, 2024 as the interest rates are variable, with the exception of fixed rate notes (see Note 11). Derivative instruments were valued in accordance with the Company’s policy as of the acquisition date. For the remaining of the net assets acquired, book value approximated fair value given the short-term nature and quick turn of the related assets and liabilities.

 

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the Acquisition Date (in millions):

 

Assets Acquired:    
Restricted cash  $164 
Accounts receivable   101 
Inventory   125 
Loan receivable   133 
Other current assets   249 
Intangible assets   32 
Goodwill   128 
Property, plant and equipment   6,836 
Other noncurrent assets   314 
Total assets acquired   8082 
      
Liabilities Assumed:     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   176 
Short term debt   13 
Other current liabilities   306 
Asset retirement obligations   66 
Long term debt   2,460 
Other noncurrent liabilities   531 
Total liabilities assumed  $3,552 
Net asset acquired  $4,530 

 

(4)Goodwill

 

As part of the business combination completed on Acquisition Date and accounted for under ASC 805, the Company recognized goodwill on its balance sheet. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 goodwill was $128.0 million.

 

The recognized goodwill is predominantly attributable to the acquired Rise development platform that did not meet the recognition criteria for separate identifiable intangible assets under ASC 805 and ASC 350. The development platform incorporates the underlying processes, expertise, and capabilities that enable Rise to utilize interconnection and other arrangements of a certain generation facility for future growth initiatives. While not separately recognizable under U.S. GAAP, these initiatives represent significant future economic benefits expected to be derived from the integration of the acquired development platforms.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

  

Management applies judgment in assessing the recoverability of goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an annual impairment test in accordance with ASC 350, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment.

 

(5)Revenue Recognition

 

Capacity revenue is recognized over time as the Company satisfies its performance obligation of maintaining available generation capacity at negotiated contract terms. Energy revenue consists of physical and financial transactions and is recognized when the performance obligation is satisfied upon delivery of electricity to customers. Physical transactions are recorded on a gross basis in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), as the Company controls the specified electricity before transfer to customers. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to recognize revenue in the amount it has the right to invoice for both capacity and energy revenue, as this represents the value transferred to customers. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, capacity revenue amounted to $627.0 million and $162.6 million, respectively, which is reflected as a component of Energy and capacity revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(6)Equity Method Investment

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company held a 16.3% equity interest in Attentive Energy LLC (Attentive). The Company accounted for this investment using the equity method of accounting as the Company exercises significant influence but not control over the Attentive's operating and financial policies. At the Acquisition Date, the Company performed a fair value assessment of this investment and determined the fair value to be $0. There was no material operating activity in Attentive from the Acquisition Date through December 31, 2024 and the investment's carrying value remained at $0 as of December 31, 2024.

 

In May 2025, the Company distributed 100% of the outstanding equity interest of a Rise subsidiary, which held the equity method investment in Attentive (see Note 14). As a result, the Company no longer owns the equity interest in Attentive.

 

(7)Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

   2025   2024 
Land and improvements  $100,440   $100,440 
Plant and equipment   6,687,819    6,683,094 
Capital spares   47,703    46,933 
Computer software and hardware   1,045    922 
Office furniture and equipment   240    240 
Equipment and tools   795    735 
Construction in progress   49,884    23,066 
Warehouse storage   162    162 
Vehicles   259    246 
Total property, plant and equipment   6,888,347    6,855,838 
Accumulated depreciation   (465,979)   (132,209)
Property, plant and equipment, net  $6,422,368   $6,723,629 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $335.1 million and $132.2 million, respectively.

 

(8)Other Noncurrent Assets

 

Other noncurrent assets consist of deposits that are long-term in nature, as well as an initial loan that was made by Rise to Attentive. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a balance in Other noncurrent assets of $8.2 million, which relates to its long-term deposits. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had a balance in Other noncurrent assets of $135.9 million which related to a loan receivable, plus accrued interest.

 

(9)Facility and Contract Commitments

 

(a)Energy Management Agreements

 

The Company has entered into several energy management agreements (EMAs) with various counterparties to provide comprehensive power management services, including scheduling, dispatch, and delivery of energy, as well as fuel and risk management services for its generation facilities. These counterparties are responsible for scheduling the natural gas supply required to operate the respective generation facilities and coordinating the sale of power, capacity, and ancillary services.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company incurred costs under the EMAs of $3.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively, which is recorded in General and administrative expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(b) Operation and Maintenance Agreements

 

The Company has entered into several operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements with various counterparties to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for its generation facilities. Under these agreements, the Company pays a fixed monthly operating fee, which is subject to an annual adjustment based on specified indices. Additionally, the Company pays an annual incentive fee and reimburses the operators for all labor costs, including payroll, related taxes, and other incurred costs.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company incurred fixed costs under the O&M agreements of $5.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which are recorded in General and administrative expenses, and incurred $69.6 million and $27.5 million, respectively, of other labor costs, which are recorded in Operating and maintenance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Under the terms of a certain agreement, the Company issued Letters of Credit (LOC) in the amount of $2.5 million.

 

(c) Asset Management and Fuel Supply Agreements

 

The Company has entered into several asset management and fuel supply agreements with various counterparties to provide fuel transportation and management services to the Generation Facilities. The fuel supply agreements call for the counterparties to provide certain fuel management services and to be the gas supplier to the plants. Quantities purchased will be agreed between the plant and the counterparties on the applicable pipelines and will be priced according to the transaction confirm in the contract.

 

The Company has a call option agreement to buy natural gas at an index price plus transportation charges for a maximum daily amount specified in the agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company incurred costs under the physical gas call option agreements of $7.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, which are recorded in Fuel and transportation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company incurred costs under the asset management and fuel supply agreements of $747.2 million and $152.5 million, respectively, which are recorded in Fuel and transportation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Under the terms of asset management and fuel supply agreements, the Company issued LOCs totaling $6.0 million.

 

(d) Gas Transportation and Storage Agreements

 

Certain Generation Facilities have firm gas transportation and storage agreements with various counterparties. These agreements call for the counterparties to deliver natural gas, not to exceed the daily maximum, to a specific interconnection point specified in the respective agreements.

 

Helix Ravenswood, LLC (Ravenswood) has gas transportation, balancing service, and fuel oil agreements which allows for an agreed upon amount per day, with Ravenswood paying fixed and variable charges, continuing month-to-month unless terminated. The fuel oil supply agreement involves Ravenswood supplying, storing, and handling fuel oil, with the counterparty paying handling fees and costs based on delivery quantities. Furthermore, Ravenswood has a contract with counterparties to use fuel oil instead of natural gas for electricity generation, with NYISO providing fixed monthly payments. For the year ended December 31, 2025, and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company earned $12.0 million and $9.5 million, respectively, which are recorded as Other revenue in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company incurred costs under the gas transportation agreements of $61.4 million and $24.7 million, respectively, which is recorded in Fuel and transportation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Under the terms of gas transportation and storage agreements, the Company issued LOCs totaling $29.1 million.

 

(e) Equipment Maintenance Agreements

 

Helix Ironwood, LLC (Ironwood) has a term warranty contract (TWC) with Siemens Energy, Inc. (Siemens) for outage procedures on turbine and generator components, expiring at the earlier of a major inspection or December 31, 2049, with fees based on time and milestones, paid quarterly. Armstrong Power, LLC (Armstrong) has a maintenance service agreement (MSA) with GE Internation (GE) that expires in December 2027 and can be renewed upon mutual agreement. The MSA is a bundled service agreement that involves fixed quarterly fees. Springdale's long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Siemens, expiring by the third major outage or December 31, 2032, includes similar fee structures and potential extensions. The LTSAs with GE for Armstrong and Troy Energy, LLC (Troy), and the MSA with GE and Troy, all expired in December 2024.

 

Doswell Limited Partnership (Doswell) has an LTSA with Siemens that provides for outage procedures on certain combustion turbine components. The LTSA term expires the earlier of the date on which the scheduled 2nd major outage procedures have been completed, or September 28, 2030. Doswell pays for these services on a monthly basis, based on operating hours multiplied by a contracted rate, subject to escalation. In addition, Doswell pays periodic, fixed milestone payments under the LTSA.

 

Ravenswood has a contractual services agreement (CSA) with GE for outage procedures on gas combustion turbine components, expiring at the earlier of the fourth major outage, 225,000 operating hours, or October 3, 2036. Ravenswood makes quarterly payments in arrears based on operating hours at a contracted rate, subject to escalation.

 

Payments for LTSAs, TWC, and CSA are deferred as prepaid expenses until maintenance occurs, while Armstrong and Troy's payments under MSAs are expensed quarterly. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company made payments totaling $24.6 million and $11.6 million, respectively, under the TWC, MSAs, and LTSAs.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Ironwood TWC costs incurred have exceeded the cumulative payments made, and accordingly, the net excess of $10.1 million and $2.7 million are reflected as components of Accounts payable and accrued expenses and Other long term liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Conversely, the Springdale and Doswell LTSAs and the Ravenswood CSA payments made have exceeded the cumulative costs, and accordingly, the net excess of $24.9 million is reflected as a component of Other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Springdale LTSA and Ironwood TWC costs incurred exceeded the cumulative payments made, and accordingly, the net excess in the amounts of $9.9 million and $12.8 million are reflected as a component of Accounts Payable and accrued expenses and Other long term liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Conversely, the Ravenswood CSA and Doswell LTSA payments made have exceeded the cumulative costs, and accordingly, the net excess of $14.2 million is reflected as a component of Other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(f) Capacity Agreements

 

The Company has several agreements to sell capacity to various counterparties. These agreements enable certain Generation Facilities to sell to various counterparties a fixed quantity of capacity at a fixed price for a certain period of time.

 

(g) Electric and Gas Interconnection Agreements

 

The Company has electric interconnection agreements with PJM, ISO-NE, Con Edison, National Grid and other counterparties that connect the Generation Facilities to the electrical power grid. These agreements continue in effect indefinitely, until terminated. The Company has gas interconnection agreements with various counterparties that connect the Generation Facilities to their respective natural gas pipelines. These agreements continue in effect indefinitely, until terminated. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company did not incur maintenance costs relating to the electric and gas interconnection agreements.

 

The Company has various long term contractual and commercial commitments of which the significant contracts have been discussed in this note and note 10, which further discusses lease agreements. The following table summarizes the obligations with respect to the significant contractual and commercial commitments, including lease agreements, as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

 

   Less than   2 to 3   4 to 5   More than     
Contractual obligations  1 year   years   years   5 years   Total 
Energy management agreements  $3,908    7,923    8,072    59,394    79,297 
Gas supply and transportation agreements   54,643    110,272    104,167    663,294    932,376 
Equipment maintenance agreements   28,182    61,348    72,031    242,306    403,867 
Operation and maintenance agreements   3,818    7,957    8,407    70,892    91,074 
Physical call option agreements   322                322 
Lease agreements  $2,553    4,803    4,913    26,232    38,501 
Total   93,426    192,303    197,590    1,062,118    1,545,437 

 

(10)Leases

 

The Company has various operating leases for land, storage, and office equipment. These include a lease for 21.2 acres of land from Rock River Valley Industrial Park, Inc. for the Rockford generation facility, which includes easements for operating a simple cycle generation facility. This lease, expiring on December 31, 2039, is payable on an annual basis subject to a 3% escalation. Additionally, the Company leases 8.5 acres from the Town of Wallingford, expiring in January 2040, and holds several land leases for the Riverside generation facility, expiring in 2040 and 2041, with monthly payments subject to escalation.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

For office space, the Company entered into a 5-year and 6-year lease on December 30, 2021, which includes a 5-year renewal option. Lease payments are made monthly, and renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised are included in the lease term. The Company does not have any leases with variable payments or residual value guarantees.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, annual payments based on the maturities of the Company’s operating leases were as follows (in thousands):

 

       For the period from 
       August 9, 2024 to 
Lease cost (in thousands)  December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Operating lease cost  $2,949   $1,165 
Short-term lease cost   72    152 
Total lease cost  $3,021   $1,317 

 

       For the period from 
       August 9, 2024 to 
Other lease information  December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:          
Operating cash flows from operating leases (in thousands)  $3,801   $968 
Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years)   14    15 
Weighted-average discount rate   5.17%   5.17%

 

As of December 31, 2025, annual payments based on the maturities of the Company’s operating leases are expected to be as follows (in thousands):

 

2026  $2,553 
2027   2,451 
2028   2,352 
2029   2,418 
2030   2,495 
Thereafter   26,232 
Total operating lease payments   38,501 
Less: present value adjustment   (11,494)
Total operating lease liabilities  $27,007 

 

(11)Financing Arrangements

 

On Acquisition Date, the Company assumed existing debt obligations with a principal amount of $2.5 billion as part of the acquisition (see Note 3). The assumed debt consisted of $2.1 billion in variable rate loans with interest rates based on SOFR plus spreads ranging from 2.75% to 4.75%, and $458 million in fixed rate notes with interest rates of 5.64%. In accordance with ASC 805, the variable rate loans were recorded at their carrying value as their carrying value approximated fair value at the Acquisition Date. On Acquisition Date, the fixed rate notes were recorded at their fair value of $441 million.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

  

On August 16, 2024 (Finance Date), the Company established new financing arrangements to facilitate the repayment of the long term debt assumed in the Acquisition (see Note 3), pay transaction costs, pay to partially offset certain commodity derivatives (see Note 12), and make a $513.8 million distribution. The loss on debt extinguishment of $17 million on the fixed rate notes was recognized in Interest expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s financing arrangements consisted of the following:

 

Loan Agreement  2025   2024 
Term Loan  $1,728,125   $1,745,625 
Secured Notes   1,500,000    1,500,000 
Revolving Facility   -    21,000 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discount   (54,986)   (63,983)
Total debt, net   3,173,139    3,202,642 
Less: current portion of long-term debt   (17,500)   (17,500)
Less: current portion of deferred financing costs   9,229    9,026 
Long-term debt  $3,164,868   $3,194,168 

 

(a)Credit Agreement

 

On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a credit agreement (Credit Agreement) with various lenders. The Credit Agreement consists of a term loan totaling $1.75 billion (Term Loan) and revolving loan facility of $600 million (Revolving Facility). The interest rate for the Term Loan was equal to the SOFR rate plus a margin of 3.25%. The maturity date of the Term Loan and the Revolving Facility is August 16, 2031, and August 16, 2029, respectively. In February 2025, the Company amended the interest rate of the Term Loan where the interest rate is equal to the SOFR rate plus a margin of 2.25%. The interest rate in effect at December 31, 2025 and 2024 for the Term Loan was 5.97% and 7.58%, respectively.

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, principal on the Term Loan is paid quarterly commencing on December 31, 2024, in an amount equal to 0.25% of the original outstanding principal. Each quarter, commencing in December 2025, a percentage, based on the first lien net leverage ratio, of the excess cash flows are applied to repay a portion of the outstanding Term Loan, after such, the Company is permitted, subject to meeting certain distribution conditions, to distribute the remaining excess cash. The Company is required to prepay the Term Loan with 25% of any remaining excess cash flow if the first lien leverage ratio exceeds 3.50 but is less than 4.25, 50% of any remaining excess cash flow if the first lien leverage ratio exceeds 4.25 but is less than 5.50, and 75% of any remaining excess cash flow if the first lien leverage ratio exceeds 5.50. Additionally for each quarter, the Company is required to maintain at least a 1.10 fixed charge coverage ratio.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company includes the receipt of revenues, debt service payments and the payments for certain categories of expenses in one bank account. The Company has established the required bank account and has pledged all its rights, title and interest in the bank account as security for its payment obligations under the Credit Agreement.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there was $1.73 billion and $1.75 billion outstanding, respectively, under the Credit Agreement and $72.8 and $59.9 million, respectively, of LOCs outstanding under the Revolving Facility. Additionally, as of December 31, 2024, there was $21.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. As of December 31, 2025 there was no balance outstanding under the Revolving Facility.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the unamortized debt issuance and deferred financing costs totaled $55.0 million and $64.0 million, respectively. The amortization of these costs is reflected as a component of Interest expense, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, amortization of such costs totaled $9.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2025, minimum principal payments for the next five years for the term loans are as follows (in thousands):

 

   2026   2027   2028   2029   2030 
Minimum principal payments  $17,500    17,500    17,500    17,500    17,500 

 

(b)Notes Indenture

 

On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into an notes indenture with various lenders, which consists of senior secured notes (Secured Notes) totaling $1.5 billion with a maturity date of August 15, 2032. The fixed interest rate on the Secured Notes is 7.25% and is paid semi-annually in arrears on and of each year, commencing on February 15, 2025. The principal amount of the Secured Notes will be paid in full on maturity unless the Company chooses to early redeem.

 

(12)Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Company enters into commodity derivatives to reduce its exposure to market fluctuations of energy prices and gas prices. The Company is a party to the following derivative instruments:

 

(a)Heat Rate Call Options

 

The Company entered into several daily financial heat rate call option contracts with various counterparties. The contracts provided for receipt of fixed option premium payments by the Company, net of energy settlements based on a fixed heat rate, power reference index price, gas reference index price, and certain energy prices. The heat rate call option is marked to market with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings.

 

23(Continued)

 

 

LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(b)Commodity Derivatives

 

The Company enters into various energy related derivatives to manage the commodity price risk associated with power revenue and fuel costs for the Generation Facilities, including:

 

a)Power Swap Contracts, which require payments to or from counterparties based upon the difference between the contract and the market price for a predetermined notional amount. These contracts are used to manage commodity price risk associated with changes in the ISOs power prices.

 

b)Gas Swap Contracts, which require payments to or from counterparties based upon the difference between the contract and the market price for a predetermined notional amount. These contracts are used to manage commodity price risk at multiple delivery points associated with changes in fuel prices.

 

c)Capacity Contracts, which require payments from counterparties based upon the difference between the contract and the market price for a predetermined notional amount.

 

d)Option Contracts, which provide the Company the ability to buy or sell power at a fixed price.

 

e)RGGI Contracts, which two parties agree to exchange a fixed number of allowances of a certain vintage year at a fixed price for a specific delivery month.

 

On Finance Date, the Company entered into an agreement with a counterparty to enter into new power and gas swap contracts that had the economic effect of bringing certain existing power and gas swap contracts to an overall net value of zero while maintaining original counterparty arrangements. The Company paid $245.6 million as part of this arrangement, which was recorded as risk management assets and liabilities.

 

The Power Swap Contracts, Gas Swap Contracts, Capacity Contracts, Option Contracts, Heat Rate Call Option Contracts, and RGGI Contracts are entered into as part of the Company’s overall hedging strategy with respect to commodity price risk associated with energy gross margin. The Company records changes in the fair value of the commodity derivatives in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations in the current period.

 

The Company’s outstanding net position as of December 31, 2025 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

      2026  2027  2028  2029  2030 
Power Swap Contracts (MWh)  Sell   18,991   7,879          
Gas Swap Contracts (MMBTU)  Buy   152,152   56,995          
Capacity Contracts (MW)  Sell   2             
Call Options (MWh)  Sell   66             
RGGI Futures Contracts (CO2 Tons)   Buy   350   1,300          

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the assets and liabilities of the Company that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. These assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy defined by ASC 820 are as follows:

 

·Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

 

·Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and agreement prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.

 

·Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

   Fair value as of December 31, 2025 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Commodity Derivatives  $    (77,731)       (77,731)
Capacity Contracts       11,999        11,999 
Call Options       926        926 
RGGI Contracts       8,929        8,929 
Assets (liabilities) from risk management activities, net  $    (55,877)       (55,877)

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

   Fair value as of December 31, 2024 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Commodity Derivatives  $    57,184        57,184 
Capacity Contracts       (1,333)       (1,333)
Call Options       (875)       (875)
Heat Rate Call Options           (44,047)   (44,047)
RGGI Contracts       10,117        10,117 
Assets (liabilities) from risk                    
management activities, net  $    65,093    (44,047)   21,046 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3.

 

Fair value measurements using significant    
unobservable inputs (Level 3)  2025 
Balance – beginning of period – December 31, 2024  $(44,047)
Unrealized loss on risk management activities   (30,681)
Premiums   (31,920)
Settlements   106,648 
Balance – ending balance – December 31, 2025  $ 

 

Fair value measurements using significant    
unobservable inputs (Level 3)  2024 
Balance – beginning of period – August 9, 2024  $(71,942)
Unrealized gain on risk management activities   18,963 
Premiums   (13,589)
Settlements   22,521 
Balance – ending balance – December 31, 2024  $(44,047)

 

The following tables provide quantitative information for financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024:

 

   Valuation     Average/
Range
    
   Technique  Significant Inputs  2024   Units
Heat rate call options  Model  Electricity regional prices  $51.81   Dollars/MWH
      Natural gas prices  $3.53   Dollars/MMBtu
      Power price volatility   36.7%   
      Gas price volatility   52.3%   

 

The following tables present information concerning the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations.

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

The following tables present the classifications and fair value of derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

 

Instrument  Balance sheet location  2025 
Derivatives not designated as hedging activities:        
Call Options  Assets from risk management activities  $926 
Commodity Derivatives  Assets from risk management activities   506,466 
Commodity Derivatives  Assets from risk management activities, long term   327,825 
Commodity Derivatives  Liabilities from risk management activities   (551,941)
Commodity Derivatives  Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   (360,081)
Capacity contracts  Assets from risk management activities   25,896 
Capacity contracts  Assets from risk management activities, long term   1,575 
Capacity contracts  Liabilities from risk management activities   (13,778)
Capacity contracts  Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   (1,694)
RGGI Contracts  Assets from risk management activities   4,385 
RGGI Contracts  Assets from risk management activities, long term   6,153 
RGGI Contracts  Liabilities from risk management activities   (757)
RGGI Contracts  Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   (852)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging activities      (55,877)
Total derivatives, net liability     $(55,877)

 

Instrument  Balance sheet location  2024 
Derivatives not designated as hedging activities:        
Call Options  Liabilities from risk-management activities  $(875)
Heat rate call options  Liabilities from risk-management activities   (44,047)
Commodity Derivatives  Assets from risk-management activities   398,736 
Commodity Derivatives  Assets from risk-management activities, long term   652,738 
Commodity Derivatives  Liabilities from risk-management activities   (349,842)
Commodity Derivatives  Liabilities from risk-management activities, long term   (644,448)
Capacity contracts  Assets from risk-management activities   25,169 
Capacity contracts  Assets from risk-management activities, long term   8,770 
Capacity contracts  Liabilities from risk-management activities   (19,902)
Capacity contracts  Liabilities from risk-management activities, long term   (15,370)
RGGI Contracts  Assets from risk-management activities   464 
RGGI Contracts  Assets from risk-management activities, long term   9,653 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging activities      21,046 
Total derivatives, net asset     $21,046 

  

Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

The following tables present the classification and amount of the gains and losses on derivative instruments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The impact of derivative instruments that have not been designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

      Amount of gain 
      (loss) in income on 
      derivatives for the 
      year ended 
   Location of gain (loss) recognized in   
Instrument  income on derivatives  December 31, 2025 
Commodity derivatives - power  (Loss) gain on risk management activities  $22,765 
Commodity derivatives – gas  Loss (gain) on risk management activities   (101,467)
Capacity contract  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   20,147 
Heat rate call options  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   (74,728)
RGGI contracts  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   (948)
Total loss in income on derivatives     $(134,231)
         
      Amount of gain 
      (loss) in income on 
      derivatives for the 
      period from 
   Location of gain (loss) recognized in  August 9, 2024 to 
Instrument  income on derivatives  December 31, 2024 
Commodity derivatives - power  (Loss) gain on risk management activities  $(39,880)
Commodity derivatives – gas  Loss (gain) on risk management activities   103,706 
Capacity contract  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   39,021 
Heat rate call options  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   27,895 
RGGI contracts  (Loss) gain on risk management activities   (11,652)
Total gain in income on derivatives     $119,090 

 

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

 

The Company has elected to present derivative assets and liabilities on the balance sheets by offsetting amounts that could be netted pursuant to agreements with the Company’s counterparties.

 

The following tables present the gross and net derivative assets and liabilities and shows the effect if the offsetting amounts were shown net pursuant to agreements with the Company’s counterparties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

   Gross amounts not   Offsetting amounts     
   offset in financial   of derivative   Net amounts after 
   statements as of   instruments as of   offset as of 
   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2025 
Assets from risk management activities  $873,226   $(117,546)  $755,680 
Liabilities from risk management activities   (929,103)   117,546    (811,557)
Net risk management activities  $(55,877)  $   $(55,877)

 

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LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

 

   Gross amounts not   Offsetting amounts     
   offset in financial   of derivative   Net amounts after 
   statements as of   instruments as of   offset as of 
   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2024 
Assets from risk management activities  $1,095,530   $(233,047)  $862,483 
Liabilities from risk management activities   (1,074,484)   233,047    (841,437)
Net risk management activities  $21,046   $   $21,046 

 

(13)Related Party Transactions

 

The Company receives certain overhead administrative and management services from an affiliate. These costs are not allocated to the Company. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company made payments of $16.5 million and $5.9 million, respectively, to an affiliate for costs related to the operation and management of the Company, which are reflected under General and administrative expense in the accompanying statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had an outstanding payable due to an affiliate of $3.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

 

(14)Member’s Equity

 

Profits, losses, and distributions are allocated in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Limited Liability Company agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company made distributions in the amount of $667.7 million, of which $517.6 million were related to cash distributions made to Lightning Holdings. For the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company made contributions and distributions in the amount of $9.8 million and $633.7 million, respectively.

 

In May 2025, the Company distributed 100% of the outstanding equity interests of certain Rise subsidiaries to Lightning Holdings in a noncash distribution. At the distribution date, the subsidiary held an equity-method investment in Attentive with a carrying value of zero, as well as other assets and liabilities, primarily a debt receivable of $135.9 million (see Note 8). The assets and liabilities of the Rise subsidiary were derecognized at their carrying amounts on the distribution date, with a corresponding reduction to equity. No gain or loss was recognized as a result of the distribution.

 

(15)Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company enters into contracts in the ordinary course of business that contain various representations, warranties, indemnifications, and guarantees. Some of the agreements contain indemnities that cover the other party’s negligence or limit the other party’s liability with respect to third-party claims, in which event the Company effectively indemnifies the other party. While there is the possibility of a loss related to such representations, warranties, indemnifications, and guarantees in the contracts and such loss could be significant, the Company considers the probability of loss to be remote. The Company, from time to time, is a party to certain other claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is of the opinion that final disposition of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

29(Continued)

 

 

LIGHTNING POWER, LLC 

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 

for the period from August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

(16)Involuntary Conversion

 

In April 2025, Riverside CT Unit 2 experienced an outage and was removed from service due to a fire incident. CT Unit 2 was placed back into service in July 2025 after the generator rotor and turbine rotors were repaired and installed. During 2025, the Company reduced Property, plant, and equipment by the carrying value of the rotors totaling $38.0 million, which is recorded in Operating and maintenance expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company incurred costs of $40.1 million to repair the rotors for the incident and has capitalized these costs as Property, plant and equipment. The Company submitted a property insurance claim to the insurance underwriter for total repair costs, net of the insurance policy deductible. Additionally, the Company submitted a claim for Business Interruption totaling the capacity payment reduction and energy losses incurred during the period when CT Unit 2 was unavailable. During 2025, the Company received $27.3 million of the total insurance claim from the insurance underwriter and accordingly has recorded a receivable for the remaining $12.4 million, which is reflected in Accounts receivable on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The property insurance proceeds accrued are reflected in Operating and maintenance expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The remaining $1.7 million of insurance recovery in excess of the loss amount is recorded in Other gain (loss), net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(17)Subsequent Events

 

On May 12, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with NRG Energy, Inc for the sale of the Company, and the transaction was completed on January 30, 2026.

 

30

 

 

Exhibit 99.4 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon)

 

 

 

 

 

KPMG LLP

Suite 4000

1735 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7501

 

Independent Auditors’ Report

 

The Member

Linebacker Power Funding, LLC:

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and its subsidiaries (the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations, member’s equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.

 

Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.

 

KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, and its subsidiaries are part of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

 

 

 

 

 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

 

·Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

 

·Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

 

·Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

 

·Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

·Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

 

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

 

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 24, 2026

 

2

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2025 and 2024

(In thousands)

 

   2025   2024 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Restricted cash  $49,839    18,825 
Accounts receivable   13,134    12,848 
Inventory   37,696    33,865 
Prepaid expenses   7,217    15,481 
Assets from risk management activities   31,060    44,254 
Other current assets   2,968    149 
Total current assets   141,914    125,422 
           
Property, plant and equipment   732,709    732,820 
Accumulated depreciation   (62,898)   (38,918)
Property, plant and equipment, net   669,811    693,902 
           
Assets from risk management activities   12,593    27,803 
Total assets  $824,318    847,127 
Liabilities and Member's Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $27,523    28,993 
Accounts payable - affiliate   -    603 
Liabilities from risk management activities   24,453    35,611 
Total current liabilities   51,976    65,207 
           
Long term debt   602,713    - 
Liabilities from risk management activities   23,338    14,795 
Asset retirement obligation   2,169    2,006 
Deferred taxes   298    354 
Total liabilities   680,494    82,362 
           
Commitments and contingencies (see note 9)          
           
Member's equity   143,824    764,765 
Total liabilities and member's equity  $824,318    847,127 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

3

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

(In thousands)

 

   2025   2024 
Revenues:          
Energy revenues  $328,504    282,238 
Gain on risk management activities   181,450    240,317 
Total revenues   509,954    522,555 
           
Operating expenses:          
Fuel and transportation   249,763    162,186 
Loss on risk management activities   21,438    10,635 
Operating and maintenance   116,711    84,632 
General and administrative   5,739    5,946 
Depreciation   25,217    25,162 
Accretion   163    157 
Total operating expenses   419,031    288,718 
           
Operating income   90,923    233,837 
           
Interest expense, net   (28,078)   (40,119)
Income before income taxes   62,845    193,718 
           
Income tax expense   (1,404)   (2,153)
Net income  $61,441    191,565 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

4

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Member's Equity
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(In thousands)

 

   Member's 
   equity 
Balance at December 31, 2023  $502,056 
Net income   191,565 
Capital contributions   389,104 
Distributions   (317,960)
Balance at December 31, 2024  $764,765 
      
Net income   61,441 
Capital contributions   11,525 
Distributions   (693,907)
Balance at December 31, 2025  $143,824 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

5

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

(In thousands)

 

   2025   2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $61,441   $191,565 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   25,217    25,162 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   1,724    16,491 
Deferred taxes   (56)   214 
Accretion   163    157 
Risk management activities   25,789    (49,676)
Loss on disposal of assets   9,008    - 
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Increase in accounts receivable   (286)   (1,808)
Increase in inventory and capital spares   (3,831)   (181)
(Decrease) increase in prepaid expenses   8,264    (8,979)
Increase in other current assets   (2,819)   (63)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable - affiliate   (603)   252 
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses   (1,470)   13,196 
Net cash provided by operating activities   122,541    186,330 
           
Cash flows from investing activites:          
Capital expenditures   (10,134)   (1,931)
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,134)   (1,931)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of short term debt   6,500    - 
Principal payments on short term debt   (6,500)   - 
Proceeds from issuance of long term debt   650,000    150,000 
Principal payments on long term debt   (40,000)   (401,000)
Debt issuance costs   (9,011)   (4,277)
Capital contributions   11,525    389,104 
Distributions   (693,907)   (317,960)
Net cash used in financing activities   (81,393)   (184,133)
           
Net change in restricted cash   31,014    266 
Restricted cash, beginning of year   18,825    18,559 
Restricted cash, end of year  $49,839   $18,825 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $27,605   $26,775 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

6

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(1)Organization

 

Linebacker Power Funding, LLC (the Company), a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on April 18, 2023 to own and finance certain power generation facilities. The Company is owned by Linebacker Power Holdings, LLC (Holdings). Holdings is wholly-owned by Linebacker Power, LLC (Linebacker). Linebacker is owned by LS Power Equity Partners IV, LP (Equity Partners).

 

The Company operates three natural gas-fired plants, providing 2,020 megawatts of power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc (ERCOT), including Jack County Power, LLC (Jack), Johnson County Power, LLC (Johnson), and R.W. Miller Power, LLC (Miller) (collectively, the Generation Facilities).

 

On October 3, 2024, the interests in the Company were contributed to Thunder Generation Funding, LLC (Thunder), a limited liability company formed on June 26, 2024.

 

The Generation Facilities owned by the Company are described below:

 

            Year    
Entity   Location   Size   operational   Type
Jack County Power, LLC   Jacksboro, TX   1,237 MW   2005-2011   Combined Cycle
Johnson County Power, LLC   Cleburne, TX   266 MW   1997-2005   Combined Cycle
R.W. Miller Power, LLC   Palo Pinto, TX   517 MW   1968-1994   Simple & Combined Cycle

 

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

(a)Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

These consolidated financial statements and notes reflect the Company’s evaluation of events occurring subsequent to the consolidated balance sheets date through February 26, 2026, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

(b)Use of Estimates

 

Management makes estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses to prepare the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The most significant of these estimates and assumptions relate to the valuation of acquired assets, derivative instruments, and asset retirement obligations. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

 

 7(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(c)Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash consists of amounts that are restricted under the terms of certain financing agreements from transfer or dividend until such time as certain conditions are met. Such restricted cash is used primarily for operating expenses and debt service.

 

(d)Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts owed to the Company from ERCOT. Accounts receivable also consists of amounts owed to the Company for hedge settlements from energy marketers or other counterparties.

 

(e)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Management establishes reserves on accounts receivable if it becomes probable that the Company will not collect part of the outstanding accounts receivable balance. Management reviews collectability and establishes or adjusts its allowance using the specific identification method.

 

(f)Inventory

 

Inventory consists of fuel oil, natural gas and spare parts used in the production of electricity. Inventory is stated at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value. The current carrying value of both fuel oil and natural gas inventories will be recovered with normal profits in the ordinary course of business through the generation and sale of energy. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, fuel oil was $12.0 million and $12.7 million, respectively, natural gas was $4.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively, and spare parts inventory was $21.0 million and $18.2 million, respectively.

 

(g)Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of individual assets or classes of assets. Plant and equipment is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the power generation facilities ranging from 19 to 29 years. The estimated useful life for computer software is 3 years, computer hardware is 5 years, vehicles is 5 years, and office equipment and furniture and fixtures are 7 years. Additions and improvements extending asset lives beyond their remaining estimated useful lives are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance, including planned major maintenance and capital spares, are charged to expense as incurred.

 

(h)Impairment of Long Lived Assets

 

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, long-lived assets and intangible assets with determinable useful lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to earnings. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less the costs to sell.

 

 8(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(i)Asset Retirement Obligation

 

In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Obligations, the Company recognizes the fair value of the liability for asset retirement obligations in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. An amount equal to the present value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. The liability is accreted through charges to Accretion in the accompanying statement of operations. If the obligation is settled for an amount other than the carrying amount of the liability, a gain or loss is recognized upon settlement.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had a liability of $2.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for asset retirement obligations on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets to provide for the future removal and disposal of hazardous waste from the Generation Facilities. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, Accretion expense was $163 thousand and $157 thousand, respectively, which is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(j)Debt Issuance and Deferred Financing Costs

 

Debt issuance and deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the Company’s financing arrangements using effective interest method. Unamortized debt issuance and deferred financing costs are reflected as a component of Long term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2025, amortization of these costs was $1.7 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, amortization of these costs was $2.0 million, $6.6 million was written off as a result of the amendment to the Credit Agreement, and $8.3 million was written off as a result of the termination of the Credit Agreement (see note 5(a)).

 

(k)Revenue Recognition

 

Electric energy revenue is recognized upon transmission to the customers and consists of both physical and financial transactions. Physical transactions or the sale of generated electricity to meet supply are recorded on a gross basis in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Financial transactions are recorded net within Energy revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815).

 

(l)Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company enters into agreements that meet the definition of a derivative in accordance with ASC 815. These agreements are entered into to mitigate or eliminate market and financial risks.

 

ASC 815 provides for three different ways to account for derivative instruments: (i) as an accrual agreement, if the criteria for the “normal purchase normal sale” exception are met and documented; (ii) as a cash flow or fair value hedge, if the specified criteria are met and documented; or (iii) as a mark-to-market agreement with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings. All derivative instruments that do not qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception are recorded at fair value in Assets and Liabilities from risk management activities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

 9(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

If designated as a cash flow or fair value hedge, the Company documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as hedges to specific assets or liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet or to forecasted transactions. The Company also assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. When it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively. This could occur when: (1) it is determined that a derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (3) the derivative is discontinued as a hedging instrument, because it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur. When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is determined that the derivative no longer qualifies as an effective hedge of cash flows, the derivative will continue to be carried at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are recognized immediately or over the remaining term of the forecasted transaction in the accompanying statement of operations.

 

Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recognized in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

Any gains and losses resulting from changes in the market value of the derivative instruments contracts are recorded in the accompanying statements of operations in the current period.

 

(m)Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value, as defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavors to utilize the best available information. Accordingly, the valuation techniques used maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

 

(n)Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of Restricted cash, Accounts receivable, and Accounts payable and accrued expenses are equal to or approximate their fair values due to the short term maturity of those instruments. The fair value of Long term debt approximates its book value as of December 31, 2025, as the interest rates are variable.

 

 10(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(o)Income Taxes

 

The Company has been organized as a limited liability company and is treated as a disregarded entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Therefore, no federal and state income taxes other than Texas Gross Margin Tax (Margin Tax) are assessed at the entity level. Deferred taxes recorded on the accompanying balance sheets arise from Gross Margin Tax temporary differences associated with unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s energy risk management activities.

 

The Company, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, performs the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are ‘‘more likely than not’’ of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more likely than not threshold would be derecognized and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current period. However, the Company’s conclusions regarding these uncertain tax positions will be subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

(p)Concentrations of Credit and Market Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of restricted cash, accounts receivable, and derivatives. Restricted cash accounts are generally held at major institutions. Accounts receivable is concentrated within entities engaged in the energy industry. These industry concentrations may impact the Company’s overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry, or other conditions.

 

The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of noncompliance by counterparties on its derivative financial instruments. The counterparties to these transactions are major financial institutions. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support its financial instruments with credit risk.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of the revenues were from sales to ERCOT, as well as hedge settlements from various third parties. All revenues are subject to geographical market risks.

 

(q)Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company is subject to a variety of factors, including the economy, the regulatory environment, the electricity markets, and the availability of capital resources. As with any power generation facility, operations of the Generation Facility involves risk, including the performance of the facility below expected levels of efficiency and output, shut downs due to the breakdown or failure of equipment or processes, violations of permit requirements, operator error, labor disputes, weather interferences, or catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, explosions, pandemics, or other similar occurrences affecting a power generation facility or its power purchasers. The occurrence of any of these events could significantly reduce or eliminate revenues generated by the facility or significantly increase the expenses of the facility, adversely impacting the Company’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on its debt when due.

 

 11(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(r)Commitments and Contingencies

 

In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (ASC 450), the Company records a loss contingency for matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Loss contingency reserves are based on estimates and judgments made by management with respect to the likely outcome of matters, including any applicable insurance coverage for litigation matters, and are adjusted as circumstances warrant. These estimates and judgments could change based on new information, changes in laws or regulations, changes in management’s plans or intentions, the outcome of legal proceedings, settlements or other factors.

 

Additionally, the Company follows the guidance of ASC 460, Guarantees (ASC 460), for disclosing and accounting of guarantees and indemnifications entered into during the course of business. When a guarantee or indemnification subject to ASC 460 is entered into the estimated fair value of the guarantee or indemnification is assessed. Some guarantees and indemnifications could have a financial impact under certain circumstances. Management considers the probability of such circumstances occurring when estimating fair value.

 

(s)Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Not Yet Adopted)

 

In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires certain quantitative rate reconciliation disclosures for public entities. Additionally, this ASU requires all entities to disclose income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

(3)Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

   2025   2024 
Plant and equipment  $728,079    728,206 
Computer software and hardware   1,930    1,914 
Land   2,700    2,700 
Total property, plant and equipment   732,709    732,820 
Accumulated Depreciation   (62,898)   (38,918)
Total property, plant and equipment, net  $669,811    693,902 

 

For each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, Depreciation for Property, plant and equipment, net was $25.2 million, respectively.

 

 12(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(4)Facility and Contract Commitments

 

(a)Energy Management Agreement

 

On May 4, 2023, the Company entered into an EMA with EDF to provide power, fuel and risk management services to the Generation Facilities. EDF primarily schedules and coordinates the sale of power and other ancillary services and the natural gas supply required to operate the Generation Facilities. EDF receives a fixed weekly management fee paid monthly. The contract with EDF expires on August 1, 2026.

 

For each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred costs under the EMAs of $1.2 million, which are recorded under General and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(b)Operation and Maintenance Agreement

 

The Company has several operations and maintenance agreements (O&M agreements) to provide for the operation and maintenance of each generation facility. The Generation Facilities pay a fixed monthly operating fee, based on their respective agreement, annual incentive fee, and reimburse the operator for all labor costs, including payroll and related taxes, and other related costs. Monthly operating fees are subject to an annual adjustment based on specified indices.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred fixed costs under the O&M agreements of $1.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, which are recorded under General and administrative expenses, and incurred $17.7 million and $18.1 million, respectively, of other labor costs, which are recorded under Operating and maintenance expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

(c)Gas Transportation and Storage Agreements

 

The Company has several firm gas transportation and storage agreements with various counterparties. These agreements call for the counterparties to deliver natural gas to a specific interconnection point, for either consumption or storage, specified in the respective agreement with certain Generation Facilities.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred costs of $22.1 million and $16.8 million, respectively, under the gas transportation and storage agreements, which are reflected as a component of Fuel and transportation expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has $2.6 million in LOCs outstanding related to the gas transportation and storage agreements.

 

(d)Electric Interconnection Agreement

 

The Company has an interconnection agreement with ERCOT to connect the Generation Facilities to the electrical power grid.

 

 13(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(e)Long Term Service Agreement

 

Johnson and Siemens Energy, Inc. (Siemens) are parties to a long term service agreement (Johnson LTSA) which provides outage procedures, program management services, and other maintenance services and parts for the covered units. The payments under the Johnson LTSA are deferred as prepaid expenses until the planned outage maintenance occurs, at which time, the cost of the planned maintenance outage will be expensed. The quarterly payments are expensed. The Johnson LTSA expires on December 31, 2040. The Company pays for services as performed. The Company also pays an annual fixed fee subject to escalation. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company expensed $2.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to the Johnson LTSA, recorded under Operating and maintenance expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

Jack and GE International (GE) are parties to a long term service agreement (Jack LTSA) which provides certain maintenance services and parts for the covered units. The payments under the Jack LTSA are deferred as prepaid expenses until the planned outage maintenance occurs, at which time, the cost of the planned maintenance outage will be expensed. The quarterly payments are expensed. The Jack LTSA expires on December 31, 2033. The Company pays for services as performed. The Company also pays an annual fixed fee subject to escalation. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company expensed $10.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, related to the Jack LTSA.

 

The Company has various long-term contractual and commercial commitments of which the significant contracts have been discussed in this footnote. The following table summarizes such obligations with respect to the significant contractual and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

 

   Less than   2 to 3   4 to 5   More than 5     
Contractual Obligations  1 year   years   years   years   Total 
Energy Management   1,200    2,400    2,400    25,700    31,700 
Operations & Maintenance   1,056    2,199    2,321    34,599    40,175 
Firm Fuel Transportation   11,033    12,479    6,000    -    29,512 
Long Term Service Agreement   5,783    11,088    11,418    47,288    75,577 
    19,072    28,166    22,139    107,587    176,964 

 

 14(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(5)Financing Arrangements

 

(a)Credit Agreement

 

On June 29, 2023 the Company executed a credit agreement with a group of lenders (the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement consists of the following:

 

a)a $390 million term facility (Term Loan) with a maturity date of June 29, 2028; (i) used to repay the Bridge Term Loan in full, (ii) to finance the ongoing working capital requirements of the Company, and (iii) pay the fees and expenses associated with the transaction;

 

b)a $35 million revolving facility (Revolving Facility) with a maturity date of June 29, 2028 used to (i) support obligations under certain agreements and (ii) satisfy certain collateral requirements with respect to maintenance and operations.

 

c)a $45 million Letter of Credit facility (LC Facility) with a maturity date of June 29, 2028.

 

On March 26, 2024, the Credit Agreement was amended to increase the Term Loan to $400 million and reduce all applicable margin rates by .25%.

 

The Credit Agreement permits both Eurodollar and Base rate loans. The interest rate on Eurodollar loans is equal to the SOFR, or other benchmark replacement as determined, for the applicable term of the loan plus an applicable margin of 4.00% if in compliance with the Hedge Margin Requirement, 4.50% otherwise. Interest rates on Base rate loans are equal to the Prime rate plus an applicable margin of 3.00% if in compliance with the Hedge Margin Requirement, 3.50% otherwise.

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, quarterly scheduled principal payments of the original outstanding principal amount are required starting September 30, 2023 through March 31, 2028. Each quarter, if there are excess cash flows as described in the depositary agreement (Depository Agreement), 75% of the excess cash flows are applied to repay a portion of the outstanding debt, the remaining 25%, subject to the Company meeting certain distribution conditions, is distributed up to the Company’s member. For the year ended December 31, 2024, $5.5 million of excess cash flow generated from operations was applied to repay a portion of the outstanding principal on the Term Loan. This excess cash flow satisfies mandatory amortization requirements through maturity of Term Loan.

 

Under the terms of the Depositary Agreement, the receipt of revenues, debt service payments and the payments for certain categories of expenses are segregated into separate bank accounts. The Company has established the required bank accounts and has pledged all its rights, title and interest in the bank accounts as security for its payment obligations under the Credit Agreement.

 

All obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Holdings, as outlined in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement.

 

In accordance with the Credit Agreement, the Company is also required to maintain and have available a debt service reserve at least equal to the aggregate scheduled principal, interest, interest rate swaps settlement, and other scheduled debt service projected to be payable under the Credit Agreement for the six-month period occurring after the last day of each calendar quarter.

 

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LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

Under the Credit Agreement, the Company is also required to maintain and have available a major maintenance reserve in the form of cash or LOCs of at least equal to the aggregate major maintenance expenses reasonably anticipated becoming due within the six month period, occurring after the last day of each calendar quarter.

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the sum of the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan. The minimum hedge requirement is satisfied through several interest rate derivatives as discussed in note 6.

 

On October 3, 2024, the Company received a capital contribution of $389.1 million from Thunder. This capital contribution was specifically designated for and utilized in the repayment of the

 

Company’s outstanding Term Loan, at which time the Credit Agreement was terminated.

 

(b)New Credit Agreement

 

On June 9, 2025 the Company executed a credit agreement with a group of lenders (the New Credit Agreement). The New Credit Agreement consists of the following:

 

a)a $650 million term facility (New Term Loan) with a maturity date of June 9, 2028; (i) used to repay the Term Loan in full (ii) to finance the ongoing working capital requirements of the Company, and (iii) pay the fees and expenses associated with the transaction;

 

b)a $50 million revolving facility (New Revolving Facility) with a maturity date of June 9, 2028 used to (i) support obligations under certain agreements and (ii) satisfy certain collateral requirements with respect to maintenance and operations.

 

c)a $50 million Letter of Credit facility (New LC Facility) with a maturity date of June 9, 2028.

 

The New Credit Agreement permits both Eurodollar and Base rate loans. The interest rate on Eurodollar loans is equal to the SOFR, or other benchmark replacement as determined, for the applicable term of the loan plus an applicable margin of 3.25% if in compliance with the Hedge Margin Requirement, 3.75% otherwise. Interest rates on Base rate loans are equal to the Prime rate plus an applicable margin of 2.25% if in compliance with the Hedge Margin Requirement, 2.75% otherwise. The interest rate in effect at December 31, 2025 for the Term Loan was 6.97%.

 

Under the terms of the New Credit Agreement, quarterly scheduled principal payments of the original outstanding principal amount are required starting December 31, 2025 through June 9, 2028. Each quarter, if there are excess cash flows as described in the depositary agreement (New Depository Agreement), the Company is permitted, subject to meeting certain distribution conditions, to distribute the remaining excess cash flows. The Company is required to prepay the New Term Loan with 50% of any remaining excess cash flow if the Leverage Ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, is less than or equal to 2.00, and 75% of any remaining excess cash flow if the Leverage Ratio exceeds 2.00. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company made an optional prepayment of the New Term Loan in the amount of $40.0 million. This prepayment satisfies mandatory amortization requirements through maturity of the New Term Loan.

 

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LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

Under the terms of the New Depositary Agreement, the receipt of revenues, debt service payments and the payments for certain categories of expenses are segregated into separate bank accounts. The Company has established the required bank accounts and has pledged all its rights, title and interest in the bank accounts as security for its payment obligations under the New Credit Agreement.

 

All obligations of the Company under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Holdings, as outlined in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement.

 

In accordance with the New Credit Agreement, the Company is also required to maintain and have available a debt service reserve at least equal to the aggregate scheduled principal, interest, interest rate swaps settlement, and other scheduled debt service projected to be payable under the New Credit Agreement for the six-month period occurring after the last day of each calendar quarter. As of December 31, 2025, a letter of credit (LOC) was issued in the amount of $30.1 million to satisfy this requirement.

 

Under the New Credit Agreement, the Company is also required to maintain and have available a major maintenance reserve in the form of cash or LOCs of at least equal to the aggregate major maintenance expenses reasonably anticipated becoming due within the six month period, occurring after the last day of each calendar quarter. As of December 31, 2025, the Company issued a LOC in the amount of $2.4 million to satisfy this requirement.

 

As of December 31, 2025, the unamortized debt issuance and deferred financing costs totaled $7.3 million, of which the current portion was $3.0 million. The amortization of these costs is reflected as a component of Interest expense, net on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2025, amortization of such costs totaled $1.7 million.

 

As of December 31, 2025, there was $610.0 million outstanding under the New Term Loan, and $47.9 million of LOCs outstanding under the New LC Facility.

 

The remaining minimum principal payments on the New Term Loan for the next three years are as follows (in thousands):

 

   2026   2027   2028 
Minimum principal payments  $-    -    610,000 

 

On January 30, 2026, the New Term Loan was fully repaid in connection with the NRG sale (see note 11), at which time the New Credit Agreement was terminated.

 

 17(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(6)Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Company enters into interest rate swaps to reduce its exposure to market risks from changing interest rates and commodity derivatives to reduce its exposure to market fluctuations of energy and natural gas prices. The Company is a party to the following derivative instruments:

 

(a)Interest Rate Swaps

 

In August 2023, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with an initial aggregate amortizing notional amount of $157.5 million, to effectively convert the floating interest rate on a portion of the Term Loan to a fixed interest rate of 4.524% for the quarterly periods, commencing on September 29, 2023, through June 30, 2026. The interest rate swaps were terminated in connection with the termination of the credit agreement (see note 5(a)).

 

(b)Commodity Derivatives

 

The Company entered into various energy related derivatives to manage the commodity price risk associated with power revenues and fuel costs, including:

 

a)Power Swap Contracts which require payments to or from counterparties based upon the difference between the contract and the market price for a predetermined notional amount. These contracts are used to manage commodity price risk associated with changes in the ERCOT power prices.

 

b)Gas Swap Contracts which require payments to or from counterparties based upon the difference between the contract and the market price for a predetermined notional amount. These contracts are used to manage commodity price risk at multiple delivery points associated with changes in fuel prices.

 

The Company’s outstanding net position as of December 31, 2025 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

       2026   2027   2028   2029   2030 
Power Swap Contracts (MWh)   Sell    2,515    534    793    531    - 
Gas Swap Contracts (MMBtu)   Buy    16,602    3,705    5,505    3,690    - 

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the assets and liabilities of the Company that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025. These assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy defined by ASC 820 are as follows:

 

·Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

 

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LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

·Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and agreement prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.

 

·Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

 

The following table present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

   Fair value as of December 31, 2025 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Commodity derivatives - assets  $-    43,653    -    43,653 
Commodity derivatives - liabilities   -    (47,791)   -    (47,791)
Derivative instruments, net liability  $-    (4,138)   -    (4,138)

 

   Fair value as of December 31, 2024 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Commodity derivatives - assets  $-    72,057    -    72,057 
Commodity derivatives - liabilities   -    (50,406)   -    (50,406)
Derivative instruments, net asset  $-    21,651    -    21,651 

 

 19(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3.

 

The following tables present information concerning the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations.

 

Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

The following table presents the classifications and fair value of derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

 

      2025   2024 
Derivatives not designated as hedging activities:             
Commodity derivatives  Assets from risk-management activities – short term  $31,060    44,254 
Commodity derivatives  Assets from risk-management activities – long term   12,593    27,803 
Commodity derivatives  Liabilities from risk-management activities – short term   (24,453)   (35,611)
Commodity derivatives  Liabilities from risk-management activities – long term   (23,338)   (14,795)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging activities   (4,138)   21,651 
Total derivatives, net (liability) asset     $(4,138)   21,651 

 

Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

The following table presents the classification and amount of the gains and losses on derivative instruments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

The impact of derivative instruments that have not been designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

 

 

      Amount of gain (loss) in income on 
      derivatives for the years ended 
      December 31, 
   Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on        
Instrument  derivatives  2025   2024 
Derivatives not designated as hedging activities:           
Commodity derivatives - power  Gain on risk management activities  $181,450    240,317 
Commodity derivatives - gas  Loss on risk management activities   (21,438)   (10,635)
Interest rate swap  Interest expense, net   -    899 
Total net gain in income on derivatives     $160,012    230,581 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not record any ineffectiveness on the interest rate swaps.

 

 20(Continued)

 

 

LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

 

The Company has not elected to present derivative assets and liabilities on the balance sheet by offsetting amounts that could be netted pursuant to agreements with the Company’s counterparties.

 

The following tables present the gross and net derivative assets and liabilities and shows the effect if the offsetting amounts were shown net pursuant to agreements with the Company’s counterparties on the accompanying balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

   Gross amounts not         
   offset in financial   Offsetting amounts of   Net amounts after 
December 31, 2025  statements   derivative instruments   offset 
Assets from risk management activities  $43,653    (3,774)   39,879 
Liabilities from risk management activities   (47,791)   3,774    (44,017)
   $(4,138)   -    (4,138)

 

   Gross amounts not         
   offset in financial   Offsetting amounts of   Net amounts after 
December 31, 2024  statements   derivative instruments   offset 
Assets from risk management activities  $72,057    (48,099)   23,958 
Liabilities from risk management activities   (50,406)   48,099    (2,307)
   $21,651    -    21,651 

 

(7)Related Party Transactions

 

The Company receives certain overhead administrative and management services from an affiliate. These costs are not allocated to the Company. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company made payments of $686 thousand and $1.2 million, respectively, to an affiliate for costs related to the operation and management of the Company, which are reflected under General and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

Certain derivative instruments are entered into by an affiliate on behalf of the Company and have been recorded in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

(8)Member’s Equity

 

Profits, losses, and distributions are allocated in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Limited

 

Liability Company agreement. During 2025, the Company made a distribution in the amount of $693.9 million. During 2024, the Company made distributions in the amounts of $317.9 million, consisting of $182.3 million from the financing of the amendment to the Credit Agreement and $135.6 million in connection with the termination of the Credit Agreement (see note 5(a)). During 2025, the Company received a capital contribution of $11.5 million. During 2024, the Company received a capital contribution of $389.1 million from Thunder (see note 5(a)).

 

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LINEBACKER POWER FUNDING, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

 

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(9)Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company enters into contracts in the ordinary course of business that contain various representations, warranties, indemnifications, and guarantees. Some of the agreements contain indemnities that cover the other party’s negligence or limit the other party’s liability with respect to third-party claims, in which event the Company effectively indemnifies the other party. While there is the possibility of a loss related to such representations, warranties, indemnifications, and guarantees in the contracts and such loss could be significant, the Company considers the probability of loss to be remote.

 

The Company, from time to time, is a party to certain other claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is of the opinion that final disposition of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

(10)Jack Outage

 

On October 26, 2025, Jack experienced a CT3 GSU failure. An internal short damaged the transformer beyond repair and a replacement was required. CT3 has yet to be placed back into service as of December 31, 2025. The Company reduced Property, plant and equipment by the net book value of the transformer, totaling $9.0 million, which is reflected in Operating and maintenance expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has incurred costs totaling $8.9 million related to the transformer replacement, which were capitalized as a component of Property, plant and equipment on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Company submitted an initial property insurance claim to the insurance underwriter for costs incurred. The Company has a $5.0 million deductible and is expected to receive the remainder of the $10.9 million total transformer replacement costs. The Company recorded $5.9 million of the total insurance claim from the insurance underwriter as a receivable, which is reflected in Accounts receivable on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the $5.9 million property insurance recovery up to the loss amount of $9.0 million is reflected in Operating and maintenance expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Additional claims will be filed for business interruption insurance.

 

(11)Subsequent Events

 

On May 12, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with NRG Energy, Inc for the sale of the Company, and the transaction was completed on January 30, 2026.

 

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Exhibit 99.5

 

CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

 

With Independent Auditors' Report Therein

 

 

 

 

CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT  2-3 
     
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    
Consolidated Balance Sheets    4 
Consolidated Statements of Operations    5 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity    6 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    7 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements    8-21 

 

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  KPMG LLP
  Suite 4000
  1735 Market Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103-7501

 

Independent Auditors' Report

 

The Members and Board of Directors

CCS Power Finance Co, LLC:

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of CCS Power Finance Co, LLC and its subsidiaries (the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.

 

Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.

 

KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, and its subsidiaries are part of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG
International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

 

 

 

 

 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

 

·Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
   
·Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
   
·Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
   
·Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
   
·Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

 

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 24, 2026

 

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CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

YEARS ENDED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

   December 31,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 

ASSETS

          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   $128,893   $20,897 
Financial assurance - short term   -    200 
Trade accounts receivable, net   13,349    1,928 
Unbilled accounts receivable   14,244    12,079 
Other current assets   2,687    3,377 
Total current assets   159,173    38,481 
           
Financial assurance - long term   147    147 
Property and equipment, net   10,444    12,547 
Intangible assets, net   101,412    119,078 
Goodwill   126,746    126,746 
Lease Right of Use Asset   1,432    1,886 
Other assets   1,441    1,065 
Total assets   400,795    299,950 
           
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Trade accounts payable   1,193    2,780 
Accrued customer payments   116,566    48,033 
Accrued payroll, benefits, and other   5,483    5,957 
Debt - short term   86,606    16,413 
Lease Liability - short term   581    550 
Other current liabilities   7,527    - 
Total current liabilities   217,956    73,733 
           
Debt - long term   -    85,494 
Debt due to related parties   16,500    16,500 
Accrued liabilities due to related parties   3,562    1,773 
Deferred tax liabilities   17,503    18,407 
Lease Liability - long term   1,163    1,705 
Other liabilities   75    208 
Total liabilities   256,759    197,820 
           
Members' equity   144,036    102,130 
Total members' equity   144,036    102,130 
Total liabilities and members' equity   $400,795   $299,950 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

For the years ended December 31,  2025   2024 
Revenue  $247,232   $132,460 
Cost of revenue   155,761    86,590 
Gross profit   91,471    45,870 
           
Operating expenses          
Compensation   39,346    34,989 
General & administrative   13,752    12,908 
Amortization & depreciation   23,169    22,121 
Related party advisory fees   -    10 
Transaction & other expenses   975    3,023 
Operating income (loss)   14,229    (27,181)
           
Interest expense   12,604    12,664 
Income (loss) before income taxes   1,625    (39,845)
           
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)   (281)   (1,411)
Net income (loss)  $1,906   $(38,434)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

   Total Members'
Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2023  $146,411 
Distributions   (5,847)
Net loss   (38,434)
Balance at December 31, 2024  $102,130 
Contribution   40,000 
Net income   1,906 
Balance at December 31, 2025  $144,036 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

   2025   2024 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income (loss)  $1,906   $(38,434)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Amortization & depreciation   23,169    22,121 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets   454    699 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   1,112    1,112 
Deferred taxes   (904)   (1,270)
Changes in operating assets & liabilities:          
Trade accounts receivable, net and unbilled accounts receivable   (13,586)   6,616 
Other current assets   690    833 
Financial assurance short and long term   200    966 
Other assets   (376)   (976)
Trade accounts payable   (1,587)   302 
Accrued customer payments   68,533    (1,862)
Accrued payroll, benefits, and other   (474)   (2,783)
Other current liabilities   7,558    (202)
Accrued liabilities due to related parties   1,789    1,521 
Other liabilities   (675)   (1,143)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   87,809    (12,500)
           
Cash flows from investing activities      
Capital expenditures   (3,400)   (4,899)
Net cash used in investing activities   (3,400)   (4,899)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from capital contribution   40,000    - 
Issuance of related party debt   -    5,940 
Borrowing under revolving credit facility   10,000    10,000 
Repayment under revolving credit facility   (20,000)   - 
Principal repayment   (6,413)   (6,156)
Distributions   -    (5,847)
Net cash provided by financing activities   23,587    3,937 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   107,996    (13,462)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   20,897    34,359 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $128,893   $20,897 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information          
Cash paid for taxes   420    681 
Cash paid for interest   11,056    11,171 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 1—Description of Business and basis of consolidation

 

Description of Business – Enerwise Global Technologies, LLC d/b/a CPower (hereinafter "we", "us", "our", "Enerwise") is a Delaware Limited Liability Corporation. Enerwise provides intelligent energy management solutions to utilities, independent system operators ("ISOs") and regional transmission organizations ("RTO") that manage programs and/or auctions in which commercial and industrial ("C&I") customers participate. The Enerwise solutions are delivered through the management of C&I megawatts in open and regulated markets.

 

On December 21, 2018, Enerwise and its parent company, CPower Holdings, LLC entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") with CPower Acquisition Company, LLC ("CPower A") whereby all outstanding shares were acquired by CPower A, which represented a transfer of ownership.

 

Effective January 31, 2019, Enerwise Global Technologies d/b/a CPower converted from a Delaware Corporation to a Delaware Limited Liability Company.

 

On February 1, 2019, CPower A transferred 98% common ownership interest of Enerwise to CCS Power Finance Co, LLC ("Power Finance") which constituted a common control transaction under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805 Business Combinations, as the two entities are under the control of the same parent. The transfer of ownership was recorded at historical cost and the consolidated financial statements include Enerwise activity commencing on January 1, 2019.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CCS Power Finance Co., LLC, CCS Acquisition Holdco, LLC, CPower Acquisition Company, LLC and Enerwise Global Technologies, LLC d/b/a CPower (collectively referred to as the "Company") and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Note 2—Significant accounting policies

 

Use of estimates – The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the valuation of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions, provisions required for allowance for doubtful accounts, non-collectible accounts receivable, revenues, accrued customer payments, and tax reserves.

 

The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

 

Cash and cash equivalents – The Company considers cash equivalents to be all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash deposited in banks.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 


Note 2—Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Financial assurance – The Company maintains funds in conjunction with open markets to collateralize the performance of its positions. The balances are deposited directly with the ISOs, RTOs, utilities, their designated agent or through letters of credit. These amounts have been classified on the consolidated balance sheet as short term or long term based on the underlying restriction.

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts –The Company reviews the outstanding accounts receivable on a monthly basis, as well as uncollectable account adjustments experienced in the past, and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts when necessary. Account balances are reduced against the allowance for doubtful accounts when the Company determines it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.

 

Property and equipment, net – Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with internally developed software are recorded in Work in Progress subcategory and reclassified to Software subcategory once ready for its intended use. Balances of major classes of property and equipment are as follows (in thousands):

 

   Estimated
Useful Life
   2025   2024 
Property and equipment               
Equipment   3   $540   $504 
Software   3    24,858    18,430 
Furniture & Fixtures   5    2    2 
Leasehold Improvements   3-10    205    205 
Work in Progress   N/A    1,055    4,282 
Total        26,660    23,423 
Less accumulated depreciation        (16,216)   (10,876)
Property and equipment, net       $10,444   $12,547 

 

The Company recorded $5,503 thousand and $4,455 thousand of depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. These amounts are included in amortization and depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Risks and uncertainties – The Company's performance is subject to a variety of factors, including the economy, the regulatory environment, and the electricity markets. As with any operations within the power and utilities industry, the Company is subject to risk, including customer performance, market and regulatory compliance, operator error, or catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, extreme weather, explosions, pandemics or other similar occurrences affecting a power supply and demand. The occurrence of any of these events could significantly impact the revenues generated or significantly increase the expenses incurred.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 


Note 2—Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Fair value of financial instruments – The Company uses financial instruments in the normal course of business, including Cash and cash equivalents, Financial assurance, Trade accounts receivable, Unbilled accounts receivable, Trade accounts payable, Accrued customer payments, and Accrued payroll, benefits and other. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their respective fair values at the Consolidated Balance Sheet date due to the short-term maturity of these assets and liabilities.

 

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures describe three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

 

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors and current market and agreement prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.

 

Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management's best estimate of fair value.

 

Revenue recognition and cost of revenue – The Company derives the majority of its revenues from participation in utility, RTO, or ISO programs, which require the Company to provide electric capacity through demand reduction when a utility, RTO, or ISO calls an event to curtail electrical usage. Revenues are earned based on the Company's ability to deliver capacity. In order to provide capacity, the Company manages a portfolio of C&I end users' electric loads. Capacity amounts are verified through the results of actual events or tests, which take place throughout the calendar year. Cash payments are received from RTOs, ISOs, and utilities for participation throughout the year.

 

Within certain markets, the Company may utilize the incremental auctions held prior to the commencement of the delivery year or may enter into bilateral agreements with other market demand or supply-side providers to fulfill a portion of the megawatts previously awarded ("Wholesale Capacity"). If the Company is released from its obligations to fulfill commitment through an auction or a bilateral agreement, the Company recognizes revenue net of related cost of revenue over the delivery year.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 2—Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (referred collectively herein as "Topic 606"). The Company applies the invoicing practical expedient to recognize revenues, except in circumstances where the invoiced amount does not represent the value transferred to the customer. Revenues derived from Wholesale Capacity are presented net of costs.

 

Disaggregated revenue by type for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands):

 

   2025   2024 
Demand Response  $245,823   $137,199 
Wholesale Capacity   579    (4,739)
Other   830    -  
Total Revenues  $247,232   $132,460 

 

Impairment of long-lived assets – The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount should be assessed by comparing their carrying value to the undiscounted estimated future net operating cash flows expected to be derived from such assets. If such evaluation indicates a potential impairment, a discounted cash flow analysis is used to measure fair value in determining the amount of these assets that should be written off.

 

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, during the fourth quarter, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company has identified one reporting unit for the purpose of goodwill impairment testing. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If, based on the qualitative assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting unit is less than its carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is performed. The quantitative impairment test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between its carrying value and fair value.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 2024, no impairment charges were recognized.

 

Income taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statements' carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will not be realized. Management has evaluated all other tax positions that could have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements and determined the Company has no uncertain income tax positions at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Accordingly, no related penalties or interest were recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 2—Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires certain quantitative rate reconciliation disclosures for public entities. Additionally, this ASU requires all entities to disclose income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In September 2025, FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, to modernize the accounting for internal-use software costs. ASU 2025-06 replaces the prescriptive project stage model with a principles-based capitalization threshold and incorporates website development guidance into the internal-use software model. Additionally, this ASU clarifies related disclosure requirements and does not change the accounting for external-use software. ASU 2025-06 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 3—Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

The Company's intangible assets, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

   Estimated Useful
Life (in Years)
  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

 
Customer and Partner Relationships   12   $174,990   $174,990 
Trade Name   20    25,000    25,000 
Developed Technology   12    22,000    22,000 
Total Intangibles        221,990    221,990 
Accumulated Amortization        (120,578)   (102,912)
Intangibles, net
       $101,412   $119,078 
                
Goodwill       $126,746   $126,746 

 

The Company amortizes intangible assets using the straight-line method and reviews for impairment if it determines there was a triggering event. The Company recorded $17,666 thousand of intangible amortization expense for each year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. These amounts are included in Amortization and depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Estimated aggregate intangible amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 3—Intangible Assets and Goodwill (continued)

 

2026  17,666
2027  17,666
2028  17,666
2029  17,666
2030  17,250

 

Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually, during the fourth quarter, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

 

Note 4—Accounts receivable, net

 

Trade accounts receivable, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 thousand, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $13,349 thousand and $1,928 thousand, respectively. The balances represent revenues earned and invoiced or with a right to invoice. The balances primarily consist of amounts owed to the Company from the Utility, ISO or RTO. Certain reserve amounts have been reclassified to Other current liabilities for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of consolidated statement of operations.

 

Unbilled accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $14,244 thousand and $12,079 thousand, respectively. Unbilled accounts receivable represents amounts that the Company will invoice pursuant to the Company's future billings for services rendered though the balance sheet date.

 

Note 5—Income taxes

 

The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as operating loss carryforwards.

 

Effective January 31, 2019 Enerwise Global Technologies d/b/a CPower converted from a Delaware Corporation to a Delaware Limited Liability Company, taxed as a partnership and considered a pass-through entity for tax purposes.

 

Under ASC Topic 740, Enerwise Global Technologies, LLC recognized the effect of the change in tax status on the net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2019. As a result, Enerwise's parent company CPower Acquisition Company, LLC, which is taxed as a C Corporation, recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities from its interest in Enerwise Global Technologies, LLC and its assumption of certain of its tax attributes. CCS Power Finance Co, LLC is a disregarded entity for tax purposes. The provision for income taxes reflects the activity of its subsidiaries, as described in Note 1, Description of Business and Basis of Consolidation.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 


Note 5—Income taxes (continued)

 

The income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, consist of the following (in thousands):

 

   2025   2024 
Current:    
Federal expense  $179   $36 
State and local expense   444    (176)
Total current tax expense   623    (140)
Deferred:          
Federal benefit   (1,191)   (960)
State and local expense   287    (310)
Total deferred tax expense   (904)   (1,271)
Total provision for income taxes  $(281)  $(1,411)

 

 

   Three months ended
December 31,
   Twelve months ended
December 31,
 
   2025   2024   2025   2024 
Income/(Loss) before income taxes   (957)   (1,154)   (4,119)   (7,999)
Income tax expense/(benefit)   525    (242)   (281)   (1,411)
Effective income tax rate   -54.9%   21.0%   6.8%   17.6%

 

The income tax provision represents the stand-alone income activity for CCS Acquisition Holdco LLC, which is consolidated under CCS Power Finance Co LLC. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the effective tax rate was negative due to the change in deferred state tax rate. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the effective tax rate was lower than the statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the change in deferred state tax rate. The change in deferred state tax rate is driven by an increase in sales in states with a higher corporate tax rate.

 

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the effective tax rate was lower than the statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a permanent differences related to the intercompany loan interest expense. The twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2024 income tax benefit includes the rate change adjustment from Q2 2024 effective tax rate.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 5—Income taxes (continued)

 

Deferred tax assets (liabilities) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, consist of the following (in thousands):

 

   2025   2024 
Deferred tax assets:          
Net operating loss carryforwards  $2,970   $3,635 
163j interest   351   $1,840 
Deferred tax assets   3,322    5,475 
Deferred tax liabilities:          
Investment basis difference   (20,953)   (23,845)
174 Expense   150    (16)
Deferred tax liabilities   (20,803)   (23,861)
Net deferred income tax liabilities   (17,481)   (18,385)
Valuation allowance   (21)   (21)
Total net deferred income tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance  $(17,503)  $(18,407)

 

 

Deferred tax assets are required to be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. In making this determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence affecting specific deferred tax assets, including the Company's past and anticipated future performance, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, the length of carryback and carry-forward periods, and the implementation of tax planning strategies. Objective positive evidence is necessary to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed for all or a portion of deferred tax assets.

 

The Company has determined that based on all available evidence, $21 thousand of valuation allowance is necessary for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company's current income and forecast were used in making these determinations.

 

The Company has a deferred tax asset for the federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $2,685 thousand and $285 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. The federal net operating loss deferred tax asset, $712 thousand will begin expiring in the year 2031 and $1,973 thousand has an indefinite carryforward subject to an annual limitation of 80% of Federal taxable income. The state net operating loss carryforward deferred asset begin expiring in the year 2032.

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had determined no liabilities for uncertain tax positions should be recorded. The Company's tax years ended December 31, 2022 through December 31, 2025 are subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 6—Accrued customer payments and trade accounts payable

 

Accrued customer payments as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 consisted of program participant payments. The Company pays participants within a specified period after receipt of payment from the utility, ISO or RTO.

 

Trade accounts payable as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 consisted of vendor payables and trade accruals. The Company pays vendors within a specified period, typically within 30 days of invoice date.

 

Note 7—Concentrations of credit risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of Cash, Financial assurance, Trade accounts receivable, and Unbilled accounts receivable. Cash accounts are generally held at major financial institutions. Financial assurance, Trade accounts receivable, and Unbilled accounts receivable is concentrated within Utility, ISO, RTO. This industry concentration may impact the Company's overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that these entities may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry or other conditions.

 

Financial assurance, Trade accounts receivable, and Unbilled accounts receivable are concentrated within entities engaged in the energy industry. These industry concentrations may impact the Company's overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry or other conditions.

 

As of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, three ISOs/RTOs/utilities accounted for 85% and 71% of revenues, and 65% and 59% of accounts receivable, respectively. Loss of revenues from any of these ISOs/RTOs/utilities would be material to the Company's operations.

 

Note 8—Borrowings and credit agreements

 

On May 17, 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a group of lenders (Credit Agreement) which was funded on the same date. The Credit Agreement consists of the following:

 

a)a $120,000 thousand five-year term loan (the Term Loan); and
  
b)a $20,000 thousand five-year revolving credit facility (the Revolver) used to (i) finance working capital and for general corporate purposes, (ii) support obligations under certain agreements and (iii) satisfy certain collateral requirements with respect to maintenance and operations.
  

The interest rates on outstanding loans under the Credit Agreement were adjusted for each interest period based on an election made by the company between 1) adjusted Eurodollar rate plus a spread of 3.50% and 2) Alternate Base Rate. The Alternate Base Rate was defined as the greatest of the following plus a spread of 2.50%: (a) Base Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1.00%, and (c) Adjusted Eurodollar Rate in effect on such day plus 1.00%; Base Rate is the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1.00%, and (c) Adjusted Eurodollar Rate in effect on such day plus 1.00%. The elections and interest rates were determined on a monthly basis. Mandatory amortization of the Term Loan ranged from 0.50% to 3.50% of the original outstanding principal amount, payable quarterly.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 8—Borrowings and credit agreements (continued)

 

On April 14, 2022, the Company executed an amendment to the existing Credit Agreement ("Amended Credit Agreement") whereby maturity has been extended until December 31, 2026, and an additional $180,000 thousand of commitment under the Revolver is made available for issuance of letters of credit to provide credit support to contractual counterparties or other similar payment or performance assurance. Debt issuance costs totaled $4,458 thousand.

 

The interest rates on outstanding loans under the Amended Credit Agreement are adjusted for each interest period based on an election made by the company, which historically has been on a monthly basis, between (a) ABR Borrowing defined as Base Rate plus 2.25% and (b) SOFR Borrowing defined as Adjusted Term SOFR plus 3.25%. ABR is defined as the greatest (a) the rate that the Administrative Agent announces from time to time as its prime or base commercial lending rate, as in effect from time to time or (b) the sum of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus (ii) 0.50% and (c) the sum of (i) the Adjusted Term SOFR for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus (ii) 1.00%. Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as SOFR reference rate for a tenor comparable to the applicable interest period plus 0.07% for a one month election. The interest rate in effect at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 for the Term Loan and Revolver is 7.24% and 7.89% respectively. Interest is payable on the Term Loan and Revolver on a monthly basis.

 

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were $87,719 thousand and $94,131 thousand outstanding under the Term Loan, respectively, and $0 thousand and $10,000 thousand outstanding under the Revolver. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $60,600 thousand and $48,975 thousand, respectively, of the Revolver have been used to issue standby letters of credit to collateralize performance of the Company's positions with ISOs, RTOs, and utilities in which it operates. As such, the amount available under the Revolver is $139,400 and $141,025 as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. See Note – 9 Commitments and Contingencies. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial, affirmative and negative covenants, the Company was in compliance with all covenants throughout 2025 and 2024. On May 7, 2025, the Company obtained a waiver from its lenders related to a financial covenant under the Amended Credit Agreement for the quarter ending on June 30, 2025.

 

At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the unamortized debt issuance and deferred financing costs totaled $1,112 thousand and $2,224 thousand, respectively. The amortization of these costs are reflected as a component of Interest expense, net on the accompanying statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, amortization of such costs totaled $1,112 thousand each year.

 

As of December 31, 2025, minimum principal payments for the next year for the Term Loan are as follows (in thousands) with final payment due upon maturity:

 

  2026 
Minimum principal payments  $87,719 

 

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CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 8—Borrowings and credit agreements (continued)

 

Pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement and driven by PJM base residual capacity prices for the 2023/2024 delivery year, the Company's parent CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC, which is indirectly majority owned by CCS Class A Member, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners IV, LP, is required to make an equity contribution totaling $16,500 thousand, in equal installments over a 12 month period commencing in June 2023. To fulfill this equity contribution obligation, CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC entered into a related party subordinated loan with the Company. See Note 12 – Related Party Transactions. CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC made contributions totaling zero and $5,940 for the year end December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

 

Note 9—Employee savings and retirement plan

 

The Company has a defined contribution employee benefit plan qualifying under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Plan"). The Company may make discretionary matching contributions equal to 50% of employee contributions up to 6% and this match is payable on a monthly basis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

 

The Company recorded $669 thousand and $678 thousand of matching contribution expense for years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. These amounts are included in Compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Unpaid matching contributions totaled $159 thousand and $153 thousand as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Such balances are included in Accrued Payroll, Benefits and Other in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Note 10—Leases

 

The Company has three non-cancellable operating leases for office space under various terms ranging from 2-10 years, effective from 2018, 2020, and 2023. These lease agreements provide for increasing rent over the lease term and contain renewal options. As of December 31, 2025, the Company does not intend to take renewal options on any of the leases.

 

Upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2022, the Company recognized an operating lease liability and related right-of-use (ROU) asset in the amount of $4,423 thousand and $3,956 thousand, respectively. The Company has made an election not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for its short-term leases, which have a lease term of 12 months or less.

 

ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments on the lease commencement date. For the initial measurement of lease liabilities, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term an amount equal to the payments for the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for all operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

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CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 


Note 10—Leases (continued)

 

Lease payments are payable monthly. Lease payments under certain agreements may escalate over the lease term by a variable percentage. The Company has no leases which contain residual value guarantees provided by the Company.

 

  For the year ended
December 31, 2025
 
Lease cost     
      
Operating lease cost  $604 
Short-term lease cost   - 
Total lease cost  $604 
      
Other information:     
      
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:     
Operating cash flows from operating leases  $661 
      
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities  $75 
      
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)   2.98 yrs 
Weighted average discount rate   3.77%

  

As of December 31, 2025, annual payments based on the maturities of the Company's operating leases are expected to be as follows (in thousands):

 

2026  $633 
2027   567 
2028   589 
Thereafter   50 
Total operating lease payments   1,839 
 Less: present value adjustment   (95)
Total operating lease liabilities  $1,744 

 

Note 11—Commitments and contingencies

 

Guarantees – The Company has guaranteed the electrical capacity it has committed to deliver pursuant to certain long-term contracts or open market biddings with ISOs, RTOs and utilities. Such guarantees may be secured by cash, letters of credit, performance bonds, or third-party guarantees.

 

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CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 11—Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

Off-balance sheet arrangements - Standby letters of credit

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into collateral arrangements in the form of standby letters of credit issued under its Revolver, in favor of the ISOs, RTOs and utilities with which it operates. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, these collateral arrangements totaled $60,600 thousand and $48,975 thousand, respectively.

 

Note 12—Related party transactions

 

The Company is indirectly majority owned by CCS Class A Member, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners IV, LP ("LS Power"). LS Power is a related party to an agreement with provisions for repayment of travel and certain administrative and legal expenses. Expenses related to these provisions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $0 thousand and $10 thousand, respectively, recorded in Related party advisory fees on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

On June 30, 2023, the Company entered into a subordinated loan agreement with the Company's parent CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC, which is indirectly majority owned by CCS Class A Member, LLC to receive equity contributions pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement. See Note 8 – Borrowings and credit agreements. The principal amount of the subordinated loan totals $16,500 thousand. The note bears interest of 9.25% per annum and matures on March 31, 2027. As of December 31, 2025, the subordinated loan payable balance consisted of $16,500 thousand principal outstanding plus $3,562 thousand in accrued interest. As of December 31, 2024, the subordinated loan payable balance consisted of $16,500 thousand principal outstanding plus $1,773 thousand in accrued interest.

 

Certain members of management have loans with an affiliate of the Company for the purchase of stock in that affiliate. The loans are full recourse loans and are not recorded in the Company's financial statements as the Company is not a party to those loans.

 

Members of management of Enerwise have been awarded incentive units in CCS Power Holdings, LLC. Such units vest upon change of control as defined by the incentive agreement. As of December 31, 2025, change in control has not occurred, therefore no fair value has been assigned to such units and thus no expense has been recorded for these units in 2025.

 

Note 13—Equity

 

In accordance with the Power Finance LLC agreement, the Company is permitted to make distributions to its parent at the parent's discretion, while maintaining compliance with the Amended Credit Agreement. Distributions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $0 thousand and $5,847 thousand, respectively.

 

On August 13, 2025, LS Power contributed $40,000 thousand as a cash contribution to CCS Finance Co., LLC. The contribution was recorded as an increase to members' equity and is reflected in these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CCS POWER FINANCE CO, LLC 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Note 14—Subsequent events

 

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through February 24, 2026, the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. On May 12, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with NRG Energy, Inc for the sale of the Company, and the transaction was completed on January 30, 2026. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the Company and NRG Energy repaid the Term Loan immediately prior to closing. The repayment also resulted in the settlement of accrued and unpaid interest of the Term Loan through the closing date. The Company has concluded that no other subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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EXHIBIT 99.6

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information is presented by NRG Energy, Inc. (“NRG” or the “Company”) to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition of a portfolio of natural gas-fired and dual fuel facilities, and CPower, a leading demand response platform, from LS Power (the “LS Power Portfolio”), (“the Acquisition”), and certain other related transactions and adjustments described below (collectively, the “Transactions Accounting Adjustments”).

 

Acquisition of LS Power Portfolio

 

On January 30, 2026, NRG completed the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio, pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated as of May 12, 2025 by and among the Company, NRG East Generation Holdings LLC, NRG Texas LLC, NRG Demand Response Holdings LLC, NRG Gas Development Company, LLC (all of which are subsidiaries of the Company) and Lightning Power Holdings, LLC, Thunder Generation, LLC, CCS Power Holdings, LLC and Linebacker Power Development Funding, LLC (all of which were affiliates of LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, NRG acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Lightning Power, LLC (“Lightning”)1, Linebacker Power Holdings, LLC (“Linebacker”)2, CCS Intermediate HoldCo, LLC (“CCS”)3 and Jack County Power Development, LLC (“JCPD”)4. The LS Power Portfolio includes 18 natural gas-fired and dual fuel facilities totaling approximately 13 GW of capacity, located across nine states, as well as CPower, a leading demand response platform, which operates in all the country’s deregulated energy markets and has more than 2,000 commercial and industrial customers.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the purchase price for the transaction consists of 24,250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value of $0.01 per share (the “Stock Consideration”), and $6.4 billion plus preliminary working capital and certain other adjustments of $0.5 billion in cash (the “Cash Consideration”). As part of the transaction, NRG also assumed approximately $3.2 billion of debt.

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, NRG entered into a commitment letter for a 364-day Senior Secured Bridge Facility (the “Bridge Facility”) in a principal amount not to exceed $4.4 billion for the purposes of paying a portion of the Cash Consideration for the acquisition and paying fees and expenses in connection with the acquisition. The Bridge Facility was terminated on October 8, 2025, subsequent to obtaining permanent financing.

 

Pro Forma Financial Information

 

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 combines the historical consolidated balance sheet of NRG and the historical balance sheets of the LS Power acquired entities (as listed below) after giving effect to the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio and the related transactions, as if they had occurred on December 31, 2025. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 combines the historical consolidated statement of operations of NRG and the historical statements of operations of the LS Power acquired entities (as listed below), after giving effect to the Transactions Accounting Adjustments, as if they had occurred on January 1, 2025. We refer to these unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet and unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations as the “pro forma financial information”.

 

 

1 The pro forma financial information for Lightning was prepared using the financial statements of Lightning Power, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The period from January 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024 is included in the financial statements of Fund III Projects (as defined below) and Gridiron Intermediate Holdings, LLC (“Gridiron”). The “Fund III Projects” are comprised of the operations and assets held by Granite Generation, LLC, Helix Gen Funding, LLC, Ocean State Power LLC, and Rise Light & Power, LLC.

2 Linebacker Power Holdings, LLC (one of the acquired entities) owns Linebacker Power Funding, LLC. The pro forma financial information was prepared using the available audited and unaudited financial statements of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC. Differences between the two entities include affiliate billings and certain incremental general and administrative costs and are immaterial to the pro forma information.

3 CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC (one of the acquired entities) owns CCS Power Finance Co, LLC (“CPower”). The pro forma financial information was prepared using the available audited and unaudited financial statements of CPower. Differences between the two entities include immaterial affiliate billings and certain immaterial incremental general and administrative costs. Removal of intercompany note of $16.5 million between the two entities and its related impact on the pro forma information is included in the pro forma Transactions Accounting Adjustments.

4 The pro forma financial information does not include the estimated effects from the acquisition of Jack County Power Development, LLC, as audited and unaudited financial statements for that entity are not available and the effects of that entity are immaterial to the pro forma information.

 

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The pro forma financial information has been prepared by NRG for illustrative and informational purposes only, in accordance with Regulation S-X Article 11, Pro Forma Financial Information. The pro forma financial information is based on the Transactions Accounting Adjustments and assumptions and is not necessarily indicative of what NRG’s consolidated statement of operations or consolidated balance sheet actually would have been had the Transactions Accounting Adjustments been completed as of the dates indicated, or what they will be for any future periods. The pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of NRG following the completion of the Acquisition and the related transactions. The pro forma financial information does not reflect any revenue enhancements, cost savings, operating synergies or restructuring costs that may be achievable or incurred prospectively in connection with the Acquisition and the related transactions.

 

The pro forma financial information for the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) with NRG being the accounting acquirer in the acquisition. The purchase price will be allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, and any excess value of the consideration transferred over the net assets will be recognized as goodwill. The Company has made a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the assumed acquisition date based on NRG’s preliminary valuation of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed using information currently available. Differences between these preliminary estimates, which were made solely for the purpose of this pro forma financial information, and the final acquisition accounting will occur and these differences could have a material impact on the accompanying pro forma financial information.

 

The purchase price for the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio consists of Cash Consideration of $6.4 billion plus preliminary working capital and certain other adjustments of $0.5 billion, and Stock Consideration of 24,250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value of $0.01 per share.

 

The pro forma financial information gives effect to the following sources of funds to satisfy the Cash Consideration:

 

·proceeds of $3.6 billion from unsecured corporate debt, net of issuance costs, issued in October 2025;

 

·proceeds of $743 million from secured corporate debt, net of issuance costs, issued in October 2025 ; and

 

·proceeds of $2.5 billion from the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, drawn in January 2026.

 

The pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes. In addition, the pro forma financial information is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the following historical financial statements and the related notes of NRG and the LS Power acquired entities as listed below:

 

NRG Financial Statements:

 

·audited consolidated financial statements of NRG as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes included in NRG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed on February 24, 2026;

 

LS Power Acquired Entities’ Financial Statements:

 

·audited consolidated financial statements of Lightning Power, LLC and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period August 9, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and the related notes, which are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this current Report on Form 8-K;

 

·audited consolidated financial statements of Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes, which are included as Exhibit 99.4 to this current Report on Form 8-K

 

·audited consolidated financial statements of CCS Power Finance Co, LLC as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related notes, which are included as Exhibit 99.5 to this current Report on Form 8-K;

 

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NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

   Historical   Transaction Accounting         
       LS Power Portfolio   Adjustments         
(In millions)  NRG   Lightning as
Reclassified
(Note 3)
   Linebacker
as
Reclassified
(Note 4)
   CPower as
Reclassified
(Note 5)
   Acquisition
Accounting
Adjustments
   Financing
Transactions
Adjustments
   Notes  Pro Forma
Combined
 
ASSETS                                
Current Assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $4,708    $   $   $129   $(6,851)  $2,494   7(a)   $480 
Funds deposited by counterparties    260                             260 
Restricted cash    30     99    50                    179 
Accounts receivable, net    4,065     88    13    27    (52)      7(b)    4,141 
Inventory    461     129    38                    628 
Derivative instruments    2,189     538    31                    2,758 
Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities    365                             365 
Prepayments and other current assets    1,069     80    10    3                1,162 
Total current assets    13,147     934    142    159    (6,903)   2,494        9,973 
Property, plant and equipment, net    3,632     6,422    670    10    4,508            15,242 
Other Assets                                        
Equity investments in affiliates    16                             16 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net    130     26        2                158 
Goodwill    5,017     128        127    1,601       7(c)    6,873 
Customer relationships, net    1,203                 250       7(d)    1,453 
Other intangible assets, net    1,106     30        101    (41)      7(d)    1,196 
Derivative instruments    1,568     336    12                    1,916 
Deferred income taxes    1,843                             1,843 
Other non-current assets    1,478     8        2                1,488 
Total other assets    12,361     528    12    232    1,810            14,943 
Total Assets   $29,140    $7,884   $824   $401   $(585)  $2,494       $40,158 
                    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY/MEMBER’S EQUITY                   
                    
Current Liabilities                                        
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases   $31    $8   $   $86   $(77)  $2,494   7(e)   $2,542 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities    35     1        1                37 
Accounts payable    2,834     69    6    1    (52)      7(b)    2,858 
Derivative instruments    2,257     566    24                    2,847 
Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities    260                             260 
Deferred revenue current    748     7                        755 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    1,864     172    22    130    49       7(f)    2,237 
Total current liabilities   $8,029    $823   $52   $218   $(80)  $2,494       $11,536 

 

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NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 (Continued)

 

   Historical   Transaction Accounting          
       LS Power Portfolio   Adjustments          
(In millions)  NRG   Lightning as
Reclassified
(Note 3)
   Linebacker
as
Reclassified
(Note 4)
   CPower as
Reclassified
(Note 5)
   Acquisition
Accounting
Adjustments
   Financing
Transactions
Adjustments
   Notes   Pro Forma
Combined
 
Other Liabilities                               
Long-term debt and finance leases   $16,412   $3,165   $603   $   $(449)  $   7(e)   $19,731 
Non-current operating lease liabilities    144    26        1                171 
Derivative instruments    1,103    363    23                    1,489 
Deferred income taxes    15            18    3       7(g)    36 
Deferred revenue non-current    895                              895 
Other non-current liabilities    861    77    2                    940 
Debt due to related parties                17    (17)      7(h)     
Accrued liabilities due to related parties                3    (3)      7(h)     
Total other liabilities    19,430    3,631    628    39    (466)           23,262 
Total Liabilities    27,459    4,454    680    257    (546)   2,494        34,798 
Stockholders' Equity/ Member’s Equity                                       
Preferred stock    650                            650 
Common stock    2                            2 
Additional paid-in-capital    215                3,728       7(i)    3,943 
Retained earnings    1,982                (49)      7(j)    1,933 
Treasury stock, at cost    (1,087)                           (1,087)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (81)                           (81)
Member’s equity        3,430    144    144    (3,718)      7(k)     
Total Stockholders' Equity/ Member’s Equity    1,681    3,430    144    144    (39)           5,360 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity/Member’s Equity   $29,140   $7,884   $824   $401   $(585)  $2,494       $40,158 

 

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NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

   Historical   Transactions Accounting          
       LS Power Portfolio   Adjustments          
(In millions, except per share
amounts)
  NRG   Lightning as
Reclassified
(Note 3)
   Linebacker
as
Reclassified
(Note 4)
   CPower as
Reclassified
(Note 5)
   Acquisition
Accounting
Adjustments
   Financing
Transactions
Adjustments
   Notes   Pro Forma
Combined
 
Revenue                               
Revenue   $30,713   $2,115   $510   $247   $(114)  $   8(a)   $33,471 
Operating Costs and Expenses                                       
Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)    24,761    1,299    388    156    (232)      8(a)    26,372 
Depreciation and amortization    1,406    335    25    23    77       8(b)    1,866 
Selling, general and administrative costs    2,602    55    6    53    (1)      8(a)    2,715 
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs    74            1    49       8(c)    124 
Total operating costs and expenses    28,843    1,689    419    233    (107)           31,077 
Loss on sale of assets    (25)                           (25)
Operating Income/(Loss)    1,845    426    91    14    (7)           2,369 
Other Income/(Expense)                                       
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates    11                            11 
Impairment losses on investments    (39)                             (39)
Other income, net    68    23    1                    92 
Loss on debt extinguishment    (10)                           (10)
Interest expense    (741)   (241)   (29)   (12)   55    (303)  8(d)    (1,271)
Total other expense, net    (711)   (218)   (28)   (12)   55    (303)       (1,217)
Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes    1,134    208    63    2    48    (303)       1,152 
Income tax expense/(benefit)    270        2        12    (75)  8(e)    209 
Net Income/(Loss)    864    208    61    2    36    (228)       943 
Less: Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock    67                            67 
Net Income/(Loss) Available for Common Shareholders   $797   $208   $61   $2   $36   $(228)      $876 
Income per Share                                       
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic    195                   24        8(f)    219 
Income per weighted average common share — basic   $4.09                                $4.00 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — diluted    199                   24        8(f)    223 
Income per weighted average common share — diluted   $4.01                                $3.93 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note 1. Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

 

The pro forma financial information for the Acquisition has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under U.S. GAAP, in accordance with ASC 805, and is derived from the audited and unaudited historical financial statements of NRG and the acquired entities.

 

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 combines the historical consolidated balance sheet of NRG and the historical balance sheets of the LS Power acquired entities (as listed above) after giving effect to the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio and the related transactions, as if they had occurred on December 31, 2025. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 combines the historical consolidated statement of operations of NRG and the historical statements of operations of the LS Power acquired entities (as listed above), after giving effect to the Transactions Accounting Adjustments, as if they had occurred on January 1, 2025.

 

The pro forma financial information has been prepared by NRG for illustrative and informational purposes only in accordance of Article 11. The pro forma financial information is based on the Transactions Accounting Adjustments and assumptions and is not necessarily indicative of what NRG’s consolidated statement of operations or consolidated balance sheet actually would have been had the Transactions Accounting Adjustments been completed as of the dates indicated, or what they will be for any future periods. The pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of NRG following the completion of the Acquisition. The pro forma financial information does not reflect any revenue enhancements, cost savings, operating synergies or restructuring costs that may be achievable or incurred prospectively in connection with the Acquisition and related transactions.

 

The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize and measure in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at fair value at the acquisition date. The determination of fair value used in the Transactions Accounting Adjustments is preliminary and based on management’s best estimates considering currently available information and certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The purchase price allocation presented is dependent upon certain valuations and other analyses that have not yet been finalized. The actual amounts eventually recorded for purchase accounting, including the identifiable intangibles and goodwill may differ materially from the information presented and could be materially impacted by changing fair value measurements caused by the volatility in the current market environment.

 

Under ASC 805, acquisition-related transactions costs are not included as a component of the consideration transferred and are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred. Total costs related to the Acquisition are estimated to be $81 million, of which $32 million were recorded in the historical Consolidated Statement of Operations of NRG for the year ended December 31, 2025 and estimated costs of $49 million were accrued in the pro forma combined financial statements. Acquisition costs include primarily due diligence, valuation, legal and filing fees, professional and other consulting fees.

 

During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma combined financial information, management performed a preliminary analysis of the acquired entities financial information to identify differences in accounting policies as compared to those of NRG. Except as noted below, at this time NRG is not aware of any material differences in the accounting policies followed by NRG and those used by the acquired entities in preparing its consolidated financial statements that would have a material impact on the pro forma financial information.

 

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During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma combined financial information, management identified that LS Power acquired entities elected to expense all maintenance costs to costs of operations in the period incurred, which is different than NRG’s policy to capitalize a portion of maintenance costs that extend the life of an asset and depreciate over the expected period of benefit. The Company recorded pro forma adjustments aiming to align the recognition of the major maintenance costs of the LS Power entities based on information currently available (see Note 8(a,b)). When additional information is available and additional analysis is performed, the Company may adjust such amounts and may identify other policy differences.

 

Note 2. Preliminary Purchase Price and Related Financing

 

The purchase price for the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio consists of Stock Consideration of 24,250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value of $0.01 per share, and Cash Consideration of $6.4 billion plus preliminary working capital and certain other adjustments of $0.5 billion.

 

The pro forma financial information gives effect to the following sources of funds to satisfy the Cash Consideration:

 

·proceeds of $2.376 billion from issuance of $2.4 billion Senior Unsecured Notes due 2036 at 6.000% interest rate, net of issuance costs;

 

·proceeds of $1.238 billion from issuance of $1.250 billion Senior Unsecured Notes due 2034 at 5.750% interest rate, net of issuance costs;

 

·proceeds of $619 million from issuance of $625 million Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 at 4.734% interest rate, net of issuance costs;

 

·partial proceeds of $124 million from issuance of $625 million Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2035 at interest rate of 5.407%, net of issuance costs; and

 

·proceeds of approximately $2.494 billion from the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility.

 

Note 3. Reclassification Adjustments — Lightning

 

During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, management performed a preliminary analysis of the Lightning financial information to identify differences in Lightning financial statement presentation as compared to the presentation of NRG. The below reclassification adjustments represent NRG’s best estimates based upon the information currently available to NRG. The reclassification adjustments are subject to change once more detailed information is available and additional analysis is performed.

 

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Balance Sheet Reclassifications

 

Lightning

Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)                 
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  Lightning
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     Lightning as
Reclassified
 
Assets                     
Restricted cash   Restricted cash   $99   $     $99 
Accounts receivable   Accounts receivable, net    88          88 
Inventory   Inventory    129          129 
Prepaid expenses   Prepayments and other current assets    29    51  (a)   80 
Assets from risk management activities   Derivative instruments    538          538 
Deposits       26    (26 )(a)    
Other current assets       25    (25 )(a)    
Property, plant, and equipment, net   Property, plant and equipment, net    6,422          6,422 
Intangible assets, net   Other intangible assets, net    30          30 
Assets from risk management activities, long term   Derivative instruments    336          336 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   Operating lease right-of-use assets, net    26          26 
Goodwill   Goodwill    128          128 
Other noncurrent assets   Other non-current assets    8          8 
Total Assets      $7,884   $     $7,884 
Liabilities                 
Current portion of long-term debt   Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases   $8   $     $8 
Operating lease liabilities (short-term)   Current portion of operating lease liabilities    1          1 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   Accounts payable    167    (98 )(b)   69 
Liabilities from risk management activities   Derivative instruments    566          566 
Deferred revenue   Deferred revenue current    7          7 
Other current liabilities   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    74    98  (b)   172 
Long term debt   Long-term debt and finance leases    3,165          3,165 
Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   Derivative instruments    363          363 
Asset retirement obligations       74    (74 )(c)    
Operating lease liabilities (long-term)   Non-current operating lease liabilities    26          26 
Other long term liabilities   Other non-current liabilities    3    74  (c)   77 
Stockholders’ Equity/Member’s Equity                     
Member’s equity   Member’s equity    3,430          3,430 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity/Member’s Equity      $7,884   $     $7,884 

 

(a) Reclassification from Deposits and Other current assets to Prepayments and other current assets

(b) Reclassification from Accounts payable and accrued expenses to Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(c) Reclassification from Asset retirement obligations to Other non-current liabilities

 

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Statement of Operations Reclassifications

 

Lightning

Audited Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)   
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  Lightning
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     Lightning as
Reclassified
 
Total revenues   Revenue   $2,115   $     $2,115 
Fuel and transportation   Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)    871    428  (a)   1,299 
Loss on risk management activities       101    (101 )(a)    
Operating and maintenance       322    (322 )(a)    
Depreciation   Depreciation and amortization    335          335 
General and administrative   Selling, general and administrative costs    55          55 
Accretion       5    (5 )(a)    
Other gain (loss), net   Other income/(expense), net    18    5  (b)   23 
Interest expense, net   Interest expense    (236)   (5 )(b)   (241)
Net Income      $208   $     $208 

 

(a) Reclassification from Loss of risk management activities, Operating and maintenance, and Accretion to Cost of operations

(b) Reclassification of interest income from Interest expense, net to Other income, net

 

Note 4. Reclassification Adjustments — Linebacker

 

During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, management performed a preliminary analysis of the Linebacker financial information to identify differences in Linebacker’s financial statement presentation as compared to the presentation of NRG. The below reclassification adjustments represent NRG’s best estimates based upon the information currently available to NRG. The reclassification adjustments are subject to change once more detailed information is available and additional analysis is performed.

 

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Balance Sheet Reclassifications

 

Linebacker

Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)                 
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  Linebacker
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     Linebacker as
Reclassified
 
Assets                     
Restricted cash   Restricted cash   $50   $     $50 
Accounts receivable   Accounts receivable, net    13          13 
Inventory   Inventory    38          38 
Prepaid expenses   Prepayments and other current assets    7    3  (a)   10 
Assets from risk management activities   Derivative instruments    31          31 
Other current assets       3    (3 )(a)    
Property, plant, and equipment, net   Property, plant and equipment, net    670          670 
Assets from risk management activities, long term   Derivative instruments    12          12 
Total Assets      $824   $     $824 
                     
Liabilities                     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   Accounts payable   $28   $(22 )(b)  $6 
   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities        22  (b)   22 
Liabilities from risk management activities   Derivative instruments    24          24 
Long term debt   Long-term debt and finance leases    603          603 
Liabilities from risk management activities, long term   Derivative instruments    23          23 
Asset retirement obligations   Other non-current liabilities    2          2 
Stockholders’ Equity/ Members Equity                     
Member’s equity   Member’s equity    144           144 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity/Member’s Equity      $824   $     $824 

 

(a) Reclassification from Other current assets to Prepayments and other current assets

(b) Reclassification from Accounts payable and accrued expenses to Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

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Statement of Operations Reclassifications

 

Linebacker

Audited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)   
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  Linebacker
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     Linebacker as
Reclassified
 
Total revenues   Revenue   $510   $     $510 
Fuel and transportation   Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)    250    138  (a)   388 
Loss on risk management activities       21    (21 )(a)    
Operating and maintenance       117    (117 )(a)    
Depreciation   Depreciation and amortization    25          25 
General and administrative   Selling, general and administrative costs    6          6 
   Other income, net        1  (b)   1 
Interest expense, net   Interest expense    (28)   (1 )(b)   (29)
Income tax expense   Income tax expense/(benefit)    2          2 
Net Income      $61   $     $61 

 

(a) Reclassification from Loss on risk management activities and Operating and maintenance to Cost of operations

(b) Reclassification of interest income from Interest expense, net to Other income, net

 

Note 5. Reclassification Adjustments — CPower

 

During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, management performed a preliminary analysis of the CPower financial information to identify differences in CPower’s financial statement presentation as compared to the presentation of NRG. The below reclassification adjustments represent NRG’s best estimates based upon the information currently available to NRG. The reclassification adjustments are subject to change once more detailed information is available and additional analysis is performed.

 

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Balance Sheet Reclassifications

 

CPower

Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)                 
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  CPower
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     CPower as
Reclassified
 
Assets                     
Cash and cash equivalents   Cash and cash equivalents   $129   $     $129 
Trade accounts receivable, net   Accounts receivable, net    13    14  (a)   27 
Unbilled accounts receivable       14    (14 )(a)    
Other current assets   Prepayments and other current assets    3          3 
Property and equipment, net   Property, plant and equipment, net    10          10 
Intangible assets, net   Other intangible assets, net    101          101 
Goodwill   Goodwill    127          127 
Lease Right of Use Asset   Operating lease right-of-use assets, net    2          2 
Other assets   Other non-current assets    2          2 
Total Assets      $401   $     $401 
                     
Liabilities                     
Trade accounts payable   Accounts payable   $1   $     $1 
Accrued customer payments   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    117    13  (b)   130 
Accrued payroll, benefits, and other       5    (5 )(b)    
Debt - short term   Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases    86          86 
Lease liability - short term   Current portion of operating lease liabilities    1          1 
Other current liabilities       8    (8 )(b)    
Debt due to related parties   Debt due to related parties    17          17 
Accrued liabilities due to related parties   Accrued liabilities due to related parties    3          3 
Deferred tax liabilities   Deferred income taxes    18          18 
Lease Liability - long term   Non-current operating lease liabilities    1          1 
Stockholders’ Equity/Members’ Equity                     
Members’ equity   Member’s equity    144          144 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity/Members’ Equity      $401   $     $401 

 

(a) Reclassification from Unbilled accounts receivable to Accounts receivable, net

(b) Reclassification from Accrued payroll, benefits, and other and Other current liabilities to Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

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Statement of Operations Reclassifications

 

CPower

Audited Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

 

(In millions)   
Presentation in Historical Financial
Statements
  Presentation in Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Financial Statements
  CPower
Before
Reclassification
   Reclassification     CPower as Reclassified 
Revenue   Revenue  $247   $     $247 
Cost of revenue   Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)    156          156 
Amortization & depreciation   Depreciation and amortization    23          23 
General & administrative   Selling, general and administrative costs    14    39  (a)   53 
Compensation       39    (39 )(a)    
Transaction & other expenses   Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs .    1          1 
Interest expense   Interest expense    (12)         (12)
Net Income      $2   $     $2 

 

(a) Reclassification from Compensation to Selling, general and administrative costs

 

Note 6. Preliminary Calculation of Estimated Consideration and Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

 

Estimated Consideration

 

The Company completed the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio on January 30, 2026. The below is reflected in the Acquisition Accounting Adjustments in the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.

 

The total consideration was calculated as follows:

 

   (In millions) 
Cash Consideration (inclusive of preliminary working capital and certain other adjustments of $479 million)   $6,851 
Stock Consideration: 24,250,000 common shares of NRG, par value $0.01 per share, based on NRG closing share price of $153.72 on January 29, 2026   3,728 
Total Preliminary Consideration  $10,579 

 

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The Acquisition Accounting Adjustments included herein are preliminary and based on estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the acquisition.

 

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The table below represents an initial allocation of the consideration to tangible and intangible assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed based on preliminary estimated fair values as of December 31, 2025:

 

   (In millions) 
Current assets   $1,235 
Property, plant and equipment    11,610 
Other non-current assets    386 
Current liabilities    (1,016)
Long-term debt and finance leases    (3,319)
Non-current liabilities    (513)
Identifiable intangible assets attributable to LS Power Portfolio    340 
Goodwill    1,856 
Total Preliminary Consideration   $10,579 

 

The preliminary fair value of the identifiable intangible assets of $340 million, which includes customer relationships, technology related assets, trade names and contracts, will be amortized over the estimated useful life. The estimated weighted average useful life is approximately 12 years. The preliminary useful lives of the intangible assets were determined based on the expected pattern of the economic benefit. The expected amortization for the five years following the Acquisition is currently estimated to be $37 million per year. Goodwill represents the excess of the preliminary consideration over the estimated fair value of the underlying net assets acquired. Goodwill will not be amortized but instead will be reviewed for impairments at least annually, absent any indicators for impairment. Goodwill is attributable to the planned growth and synergies expected to be achieved from combining the operation of LS Power acquired entities with NRG’s existing business. The goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

The final purchase price allocation depends on certain valuations and other studies that have not yet been completed. The final determination of the purchase price allocation will be based on the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date and will depend on a number of factors, which cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time. The purchase price allocation may change materially based on receipt of more detailed information. Accordingly, the pro forma purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses and final valuations are completed. There can be no assurance that these additional analyses and final valuations will not result in significant changes to the estimates of fair value set forth above.

 

Note 7. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet

 

The Transactions Accounting Adjustments reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet are detailed below:

 

(a) Reflects draw from the Company’s Revolver Credit Facility on January 2026, and cash outflow to complete the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio as detailed below:

 

   (In millions) 
Net cash received from financing transactions     
Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility   $2,494 
Total Financing Transactions Adjustments   $2,494 
Preliminary Cash Consideration     
Use of proceeds from financing transactions, net of issuance costs   $(6,851)
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments   $(6,851)

 

(b) Reflects the elimination of $52 million of accounts receivable and $52 million of accounts payable, representing receivables and payables between NRG and LS Power acquired entities.

 

(c) Reflects the removal of historical goodwill of LS Power acquired entities of $255 million and recognition of preliminary goodwill of $1,856 million representing the excess of preliminary purchase price over the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities, identifiable intangible assets and related deferred income taxes.

 

(d) Reflects the removal of historical intangible assets of LS Power acquired entities of $131 million and recognition of preliminary estimated identifiable intangible assets of $340 million.

 

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(e) The table below reflects the Transactions Accounting Adjustments to Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases and Long-term debt and finance leases:

 

(In millions)  Acquisition Accounting
Adjustments
   Financing Transactions
Adjustments
 
Borrowing under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility (to fund the acquisition of the LS Power Portfolio)   $   $2,494 
Removal of CPower’s debt as NRG is not assuming that debt    (86)    
Removal of Lightning’s unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of purchase accounting    9     
Total adjustments to Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases   $(77)  $2,494 
Removal of Linebacker’s debt as NRG is not assuming that debt   $(603)  $ 
Removal of Lightning’s unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of purchase accounting    46     
Adjustment to record assumed outstanding debt at fair value as a result of purchase accounting    108     
Total adjustments to Long-term debt and finance leases   $(449)  $ 

 

(f) Reflects the accrual of $49 million of expected acquisition costs that are not yet recorded in NRG balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.

 

(g) Reflects $3 million of long-term deferred tax liabilities recorded as a result of the acquisitions accounting.

 

(h) Reflects elimination of the intercompany note payable and related accrued interest included in the CCS Power Finance Co, LLC historical balances payable to CCS Intermediate Holdco, LLC.

 

(i) Adjustment to reflect the issuance of 24,250,000 common shares of NRG, par value of $0.01 per share, based on NRG closing share price of $153.72 on January 29, 2026 as part of the Stock Consideration.

 

(j) Adjustments to Retained earnings include:

 

   (In millions) 
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments:     
Accrual of expected acquisition costs   $(49)

 

(k) Reflects the removal of LS Power acquired entities historical Member’s equity.

 

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Note 8. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations

 

The Transactions Accounting Adjustments reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations are detailed below:

 

(a) Adjustments to Revenue, Cost of operations and Selling, general and administrative costs include:

 

(In millions)  For the Year ended
December 31, 2025
 
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments:     
Adjustments to Revenue     
Eliminate transactions between NRG and LS Power acquired entities   $(114)
Adjustments to Costs of operations     
Eliminate transactions between NRG and LS Power acquired entities   $(113)
Adjustments to align the capitalization of certain maintenance costs    (119)
Total adjustments to Costs of operations   $(232)
Adjustments to Selling, general and administrative costs     
Eliminate transactions between NRG and LS Power acquired entities   $(1)

 

(b) Adjustments to Depreciation and amortization expense include:

 

(In millions)  For the Year ended
December 31, 2025
 
Reversal of historical depreciation expense    (365)
Reversal of historical amortization of intangible assets    (18)
Recognition of depreciation expense based on the estimated fair value and estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment    411 
Recognition of amortization expense based on the estimated fair value and estimated useful life of intangible assets    37 
Adjustments to align the capitalization of certain maintenance costs    12 
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments   $77 

 

(c) Reflects $49 million of expected acquisition costs recorded in the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, in addition to the $32 million that are already included in NRG’s historical consolidated statement of operations.

 

(d) Adjustments to Interest expense include:

 

(In millions)  For the Year
ended December 31, 2025
 
Reversal of historical Linebacker and CPower interest expense (unassumed debt)   $41 
Amortization of the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of LS Power assumed debt    14 
Total Acquisition Accounting Adjustments   $55 
Adjustment to reflect incremental interest expense assuming all sources of funds to fund the cash consideration occurred January, 1, 2025    (303)
Financing Transactions Adjustments   $(303)

 

(e) Reflects income tax effect of the Transactions Accounting Adjustments based on a combined estimated tax rate of 24.59% for all periods presented.

 

(f) Reflects the impact of the issuance of 24,250,000 Common Stock of NRG for the stock consideration portion of the LS Power Portfolio acquisition, on the calculation of the pro forma combined basic and diluted income per share. As the acquisition is being reflected as if it had occurred on January 1, 2025, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted pro forma combined income per share assumes the shares issued in connection with the acquisition have been outstanding for the entire year.

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of NRG Energy (NRG) filing this new Form 8-K?

NRG filed this Form 8-K to provide updated financial information for its January 30, 2026 acquisition of several power businesses. It supplies audited 2025 statements for the acquired entities and unaudited pro forma combined 2025 data, giving investors clearer insight into the transaction’s financial impact.

Which businesses did NRG Energy (NRG) acquire in the Transaction?

NRG acquired all equity interests in Lightning Power, Linebacker Power Holdings, CCS Intermediate HoldCo and Jack County Power Development, plus their subsidiaries. These entities own a diverse fleet of U.S. generation facilities and related platforms, and are collectively referred to in the filing as the Acquired Companies.

What financial statements are provided for Lightning Power in NRG’s 8-K?

The 8-K includes Lightning Power, LLC’s audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, with statements of operations, member’s equity and cash flows for 2025 and for August 9, 2024 through December 31, 2024, along with detailed notes and KPMG’s independent auditors’ report.

How did Lightning Power perform financially in 2025 before joining NRG Energy?

In 2025, Lightning Power generated total revenues of $2,114,727 thousand and net income of $207,725 thousand. Operating cash flow reached $640,173 thousand, supported by a large U.S. generation portfolio, but the company also carried substantial long‑term debt and sizeable risk‑management derivative positions.

What pro forma information does NRG Energy provide related to the acquisition?

NRG presents unaudited pro forma combined financial information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. This includes a pro forma combined balance sheet and statement of operations, showing how NRG’s results would look for 2025 after giving effect to the Transaction and associated adjustments.

What additional acquired-entity financials are included besides Lightning Power?

The filing adds audited 2025 and 2024 consolidated statements for Linebacker Power Funding, LLC and CCS Power Finance Co, LLC, plus combined or consolidated financials for Fund III Projects and Gridiron Intermediate Holdings. Together, these exhibits expand transparency into the earnings, assets and liabilities NRG is consolidating.

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