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Enel

Investor Presentation Jan 21, 2016

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2016-23: New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy January, 21st

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Highlights

Overall framework

Stable and supportive of network investment plan

2016 tariff revenues

Estimated reduction by 5% from 4.81 €bn in 2015 to 4.55 €bn in 2016 WACC revision from 6.4% to 5.6%

2016 regulated asset base

Estimated at 21 €bn

Overall in line with expected regulatory scenario in November plan

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Summary of the regulatory decisions

Investor Relations

Published

  • 654/2015 - Tariff general framework
  • 583/2015 - WACC
  • 646/2015 - Quality of service and output based regulation

To be published

  • Final allowed revenues
  • Smart meters regulation
Resolutions Longer regulatory periods
Main New WACC methodology
changes Regulatory lag reduction
Gradual approach to the extension of asset life
Allowed opex
Key
confirmations
No exposure to energy volumes
Quality of service
Pillars
for
the future
New framework for innovative investments
Smart meters regulation draft
Totex
regulation starting from 2020

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Main changes: longer regulatory periods

Investor Relations

Greater stability thanks to longer regulatory periods

3

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Main changes: new WACC methodology (1/2)

Investor Relations

A new approach to manage the new macro-economic scenario

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Main changes: new WACC methodology (2/2)

Enel Group Investor Relations

2016-18 Update rules (2019-21)
Real risk-free rate 0.5% October 2017-
September 2018 high rating Countries risk free rate –
0.5% floor
Country risk premium 1%
Based on
Italy-Germany 10 year bond spreads change in 2018 vs. 2015
Equity risk premium 5.5%
Based on the new Risk Free Rate and on a fixed 6% Total Market Return
β unlevered 0.39
Potential update in 2019 within tariff regulatory period
Debt spread 0.5%
No interim update
Gearing= D/(D+E) 0.44 Alignment to European benchmark -
cap 0.5
Tax shield 27.5% To be updated at the end of 2018
Tax rate 34.4% To be updated at the end of 2018
Inflation rate 1.5% European Central Bank forecast at the end of 2018
"F" Factor 0.5% Resulting from the update of Tax rate, Tax shield and Inflation
WACC
real pre-tax
5.6% 5

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Main changes: regulatory lag reduction

Investor Relations

Previous regulation
2012-15
New regulation
2016-23
Remuneration
on RAB

Year t-2 capex
included in year t RAB

+1% WACC for new investments

Year t-1 capex
included in year t RAB
+1% WACC premium on 2012-14 capex
replaced by a RAB uplift
Allowed
depreciation

Year t-2 capex
included in year t
Depreciation

Year t-2 capex
included in year t
Depreciation

Lag reduction to 1 year with neutral NPV and positive effects on cash flow

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Main changes: extension of asset life

Life for MV and LV lines built after 2007 extended from 30 to 35 years

Further possible revision with the introduction of Totex mechanism in 2020

Gradual reduction of allowed depreciation

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Key confirmations: allowed opex (1/2)

Investor Relations

Allowed opex composition

50% of 4th regulatory period extra efficiencies

Residual value of 3 rd regulatory period extra efficiencies

2014 opex

Allowed opex calculated on 2014 costs

50/50 profit sharing for the 4th regulatory period extra-efficiencies

Residual value of 3 rd regulatory period and 50% of 4th regulatory period extra efficiencies to be returned to consumers by 2019 via the X-factor

Allowed opex regulation broadly confirmed

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Key confirmations: allowed opex (2/2)

Investor Relations

Previous regulation
2012-15
New regulation
2016-23
Distribution 2.8% X-factor set to return to
consumers the 2nd
and 3rd
regulatory period extra
efficiencies (by 2015 and
2019 respectively)
1.9% X-factor set to return to
rd
and 4th
consumers the
3
regulatory period extra
efficiencies (both by 2019)
Metering 7.1% 1%
Weighted
average
3.1% 1.8%

X-factors set only to return previous periods extra-efficiencies by 2019

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Key confirmations: no exposure to energy volumes

Enel Group Investor Relations

Allowed revenues will continue to be based on the average number of customers

Allowed revenues to be guaranteed by an equalization mechanism

No exposure to energy volumes

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Key confirmations: quality of service

Stable incentive mechanisms on frequency and duration of interruptions

Frequency: four year extension supportive of structural network investments

Duration: premium maintained to sustain the high quality levels already achieved

Quality of service regulation broadly confirmed

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Pillars for the future: new framework for innovative investments

Investor Relations

New regulatory mechanism "Output based" replacing extra WACC remuneration

New bonus mechanisms based on a benefit sharing between the distributor and the system

First two main innovative functionalities on MV grid RES observability systems and advanced voltage regulation to increase RES hosting capacity

New regulatory framework as fundamental enabler for the future smart grid development

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Pillars for the future: 2 nd generation digital meters

New meter functional requirements definition ongoing

Cost benefit analysis process in line with European guidelines

Potential first TOTEX application on the second generation meter investment

Smart meters regulation to be finalized by first half 2016

Estimated 2016 revenues in line with November plan assumptions

  1. Enel estimates based on criteria foreseen by the resolution and on tariffs applied to customers; final allowed revenues will be published in April - July 14

  2. Including estimated NPV of depreciation of electromechanical meters as per Resolution n. 654

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Closing remarks

A new regulatory framework to face the current macroeconomic scenario and system needs

2016 estimated results in line with November business plan figures

A positive context to encourage investment in networks and innovation

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Disclaimer

This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's management's current views with respect to future events and financial and operational performance of the Company and its subsidiaries. These forward-looking statements are based on Enel S.p.A.'s current expectations and projections about future events. Because these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual future results or performance may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these statements due to any number of different factors, many of which are beyond the ability of Enel S.p.A. to control or estimate precisely, including changes in the regulatory environment, future market developments, fluctuations in the price and availability of fuel and other risks. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein, which are made only as of the date of this presentation. Enel S.p.A. does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation. The information contained in this presentation does not purport to be comprehensive and has not been independently verified by any independent third party.

This presentation does not constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of the Company. This presentation does not contain an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities issued by Enel S.p.A. or any of its subsidiaries.

New regulatory period for electricity distribution in Italy Contact us

Investor Relations Team ([email protected])

Tel. +39 06 8305 7975

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www.enel.com (Investor Relations)

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