Spark Energy, Inc. Announces Increase in Credit Commitments

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / January 19, 2021 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE)(FSE:SLE), an independent retail energy services company, today announced the increase of its senior secured borrowing base credit facility (the “Facility”) to $227.5 million in commitments.

“We are proud of the continued strengthening in our liquidity position over the last few quarters,” said Keith Maxwell, Spark’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “By further expanding our facility, we will have the additional financial flexibility for future projects and opportunities. We want to thank our bank group for their continued support and look forward to delivering strong financial results in 2021.”

About Spark Energy, Inc.
Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 100 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include statements about the timing and amount of future purchases under the repurchase program, sources of funds under the repurchase program, and the impacts of the repurchase program. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on economies and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout this press release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.
Investors: Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727
Media: Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy, Inc. to Present Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2020

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that it plans to present its third quarter 2020 financial results in a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM Central (11:00 AM Eastern).

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from the Events & Presentations page of the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com/events-and-presentations. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for twelve months following the live presentation.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 20 states and serves 101 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact:
Spark Energy, Inc.
Investors:
Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727
Media:
Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy, Inc. Announces Dividend on Common and Preferred Stock

HOUSTON, TX, / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the third quarter of 2020 in the amount of $0.18125 per share on its Class A Common Stock. This amount represents an annualized dividend of $0.725 per share. The third quarter dividend will be paid on December 15, 2020 to holders of record of Spark’s Class A Common Stock on December 1, 2020.

Additionally, in accordance with the terms of the 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) of the Company, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.546875 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock. This amount represents an annualized dividend of $2.1875 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2021 to holders of record of Spark’s Series A Preferred Stock on January 1, 2021.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 20 states and serves 101 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:
Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:
Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy, Inc. Announces Class A Common Stock Share Buyback Program

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 18, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program of up to $20 million of Spark’s Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A common stock”) through August 18, 2021. The Company intends to fund the program through available cash balances and borrowings under its Senior Credit Facility, as well as future operating cash flows.

These shares may be repurchased from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions based on ongoing assessments of capital needs, the market price of the stock, and other factors, including general market conditions. The repurchase program does not obligate Spark to acquire any particular amount of common stock and it may be modified or suspended at any time, and could be terminated prior to completion.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include statements about the timing and amount of future purchases under the repurchase program, sources of funds under the repurchase program, and the impacts of the repurchase program. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on economies and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout this press release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:
Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727
Media:
Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 4, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Key Highlights

  • Achieved $23.8 million in Adjusted EBITDA, $45.0 million in Retail Gross Margin, and $26.8 million in Net Income for the second quarter
  • Total RCE count of 534,000 as of June 30, 2020, compared to 818,000 as of June 30, 2019
  • Average monthly attrition of 3.5%
  • Amended and extended Senior Credit Facility with a Working Capital Commitment of $187.5 million

“Our second quarter results were an improvement compared to the second quarter of last year. Pivoting away from high usage, lower margin C&I contracts has led to stronger average unit margins, offsetting the decrease in volumes compared to the second quarter of 2019. Currently however, we continue to deal with the sales impact associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our overall customer book is much healthier, but we are currently unable to reinstate several of our marketing channels, which will likely cause our customer book to continue to shrink. We are also closely monitoring our bad debt exposure in the Non-POR markets in which we operate. We will continue to simplify our platform and look for ways to streamline the business during this pandemic,” said Keith Maxwell, Spark’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

Summary Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was $26.8 million compared to net loss of $25.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The increase in performance compared to the prior year was primarily the result of the decrease in G&A, depreciation and amortization, and the non-cash mark-to-market accounting associated with the hedges we put in place to lock in margins on our retail contracts. We had a mark-to-market gain this quarter of $18.0 million, compared to a mark-to-market loss of $22.7 million a year ago.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Spark reported Adjusted EBITDA of $23.8 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $13.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. This increase of $10.2 million was driven by a decrease of operational expenses, along with decreased CAC spend while we re-evaluate our sales strategies as we move forward through the pandemic compared to the second quarter of 2019.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Spark reported Retail Gross Margin of $45.0 million compared to Retail Gross Margin of $41.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. This increase of $3.3 million was primarily attributable to our portfolio mix shifting towards more mass market customers and fewer large commercial customers.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
($ in thousands)
June 30,
2020
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 78,618
Senior Credit Facility Availability (1) (2)
82,630
Subordinated Debt Facility Availability (3)
25,000
Total Liquidity
$ 186,248

(1) Reflects maximum cash availability or amount of Letters of Credit that could be issued based on existing covenants as of June 30, 2020.
(2) The amendment and extension of the Senior Credit Facility on July 31, 2020 to $187.5 million, down from $217.5 million, will affect liquidity in future quarters.
(3) The availability of the Subordinated Facility is dependent on our Founder’s willingness and ability to lend. See “-Sources of Liquidity- Subordinated Debt Facility” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Dividend

On July 17, 2020, Spark’s Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.18125 per share of Class A common stock payable on September 15, 2020, to holders of record on September 1, 2020, and $0.546875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock payable on October 15, 2020 to holders of record on October 1, 2020.

Business Outlook

Mr. Maxwell concluded, “As we stated last quarter, our employees and management are working hard to serve our customers in these unprecedented economic times. We will continue to manage and evaluate all facets of the business including additional cost savings initiatives, efficiencies with supply management, as well as the payment of future dividends to ensure Spark emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic with ample liquidity and a platform that will allow us to return to growth.”

Conference Call and Webcast

Spark will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2020 results on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern).

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from the Events & Presentations page of the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at http://ir.sparkenergy.com/events-and-presentations. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for twelve months following the live presentation.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this earnings release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this earnings release and may include statements about expected impacts of COVID-19, business strategy and prospects for growth, customer acquisition costs, ability to pay cash dividends, cash flow generation and liquidity, availability of terms of capital, competition and government regulation and general economic conditions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this earnings release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on economies and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout this earnings release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this earnings release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations:

Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media Relations:

Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

SPARK ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues:
Retail revenues
$ 128,618 $ 177,805 $ 294,978 $ 417,959
Net asset optimization (expense) revenues
(82 ) (56 ) 239 2,496
Total Revenues
128,536 177,749 295,217 420,455
Operating Expenses:
Retail cost of revenues
65,605 158,759 184,428 354,014
General and administrative
21,331 37,247 47,007 66,723
Depreciation and amortization
8,010 10,312 16,806 22,467
Total Operating Expenses
94,946 206,318 248,241 443,204
Operating income
33,590 (28,569 ) 46,976 (22,749 )
Other (expense)/income:
Interest expense
(1,193 ) (1,995 ) (2,746 ) (4,218 )
Interest and other income
53 494 213 683
Total other expenses
(1,140 ) (1,501 ) (2,533 ) (3,535 )
Income before income tax expense
32,450 (30,070 ) 44,443 (26,284 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
5,673 (4,586 ) 7,598 (3,545 )
Net income (loss)
$ 26,777 $ (25,484 ) $ 36,845 $ (22,739 )
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
15,618 (18,369 ) 21,207 (16,406 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Spark Energy, Inc. stockholders
$ 11,159 $ (7,115 ) $ 15,638 $ (6,333 )
Less: Dividends on Series A Preferred Stock
2,039 2,027 3,539 4,054
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders of Class A common stock
$ 9,120 $ (9,142 ) $ 12,099 $ (10,387 )
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation loss
$ (63 ) $ $ (98 )
Other comprehensive loss
(63 ) (98 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
$ 26,777 $ (25,547 ) $ 36,845 $ (22,837 )
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
15,618 (18,407 ) 21,207 (16,464 )
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Spark Energy, Inc. stockholders
$ 11,159 $ (7,140 ) $ 15,638 $ (6,373 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Spark Energy, Inc. per share of Class A common stock
Basic
$ 0.63 $ (0.64 ) $ 0.84 $ (0.73 )
Diluted
$ 0.62 $ (0.73 ) $ 0.83 $ (0.73 )
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding
Basic
14,558 14,246 14,469 14,191
Diluted
14,763 35,046 14,569 34,991
Selected Balance Sheet Data
(in thousands)
June 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 78,618 $ 56,664
Working capital
99,100 94,173
Total assets
372,012 422,968
Total debt
100,000 123,000
Total liabilities
202,905 265,667
Total stockholders’ equity
58,990 51,219
Selected Cash Flow Data
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2020 2019
Cash flows provided by operating activities
$ 71,783 $ 51,029
Cash flows used in investing activities
(579 ) (6,373 )
Cash flows used in financing activities
(49,248 ) (65,714 )
Operating Segment Results
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except volume and per unit operating data)
2020 2019 2020 2019
Retail Electricity Segment
Total Revenues
$ 112,255 $ 160,776 $ 234,023 $ 342,868
Retail Cost of Revenues
59,268 148,187 159,651 314,074
Less: Net gain (loss) on non-trading derivatives, net of cash settlements
17,414 (21,025 ) 7,993 (34,794 )
Retail Gross Margin (1) – Electricity
$ 35,573 $ 33,614 $ 66,379 $ 63,588
Volumes – Electricity (MWhs)
978,297 1,516,139 2,069,722 3,244,222
Retail Gross Margin (2) – Electricity per MWh
$ 36.36 $ 22.17 $ 32.07 $ 19.60
Retail Natural Gas Segment
Total Revenues
$ 16,363 $ 17,029 $ 60,955 $ 75,091
Retail Cost of Revenues
6,337 10,572 24,777 39,940
Less: Net gain (loss) on non-trading derivatives, net of cash settlements
605 (1,653 ) 2,102 438
Retail Gross Margin (1) – Gas
$ 9,421 $ 8,110 $ 34,076 $ 34,713
Volumes – Gas (MMBtus)
1,967,439 2,057,121 7,249,738 9,008,731
Retail Gross Margin (2) – Gas per MMBtu
$ 4.79 $ 3.94 $ 4.70 $ 3.85

(1) Reflects the Retail Gross Margin attributable to our Retail Natural Gas Segment or Retail Electricity Segment, as applicable. Retail Gross Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” section below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin to their most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP.

(2) Reflects the Retail Gross Margin for the Retail Natural Gas Segment or Retail Electricity Segment, as applicable, divided by the total volumes in MMBtu or MWh, respectively.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as EBITDA less (i) customer acquisition costs incurred in the current period, (ii) net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, and (iii) net current period cash settlements on derivative instruments, plus (iv) non-cash compensation expense, and (v) other non-cash and non-recurring operating items. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before provision for income taxes, interest expense and depreciation and amortization. We deduct all current period customer acquisition costs (representing spending for organic customer acquisitions) in the Adjusted EBITDA calculation because such costs reflect a cash outlay in the period in which they are incurred, even though we capitalize such costs and amortize them over two years. We do not deduct the cost of customer acquisitions through acquisitions of business or portfolios of customers in calculated Adjusted EBITDA. We deduct our net gains (losses) on derivative instruments, excluding current period cash settlements, from the Adjusted EBITDA calculation in order to remove the non-cash impact of net gains and losses on derivative instruments. We also deduct non-cash compensation expense as a result of restricted stock units that are issued under our long-term incentive plan. Finally, we also adjust from time to time other non-cash or unusual and/or infrequent charges due to either their non-cash nature or their infrequency.

We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides information useful to investors in assessing our liquidity and financial condition and results of operations and that Adjusted EBITDA is also useful to investors as a financial indicator of our ability to incur and service debt, pay dividends and fund capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure that management and external users of our condensed consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, commercial banks and rating agencies, use to assess the following:

  • our operating performance as compared to other publicly traded companies in the retail energy industry, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
  • the ability of our assets to generate earnings sufficient to support our proposed cash dividends;
  • our ability to fund capital expenditures (including customer acquisition costs) and incur and service debt; and
  • our compliance with financial debt covenants.

Retail Gross Margin

We define retail gross margin as operating income (loss) plus (i) depreciation and amortization expenses and (ii) general and administrative expenses, less (iii) net asset optimization revenues (expenses), (iv) net gains (losses) on non-trading derivative instruments, and (v) net current period cash settlements on non-trading derivative instruments. Retail gross margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because it is a primary performance measure used by our management to determine the performance of our retail natural gas and electricity segments. As an indicator of our retail energy business’ operating performance, retail gross margin should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income (loss), its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We believe retail gross margin provides information useful to investors as an indicator of our retail energy business’s operating performance.

The GAAP measures most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA are net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Retail Gross Margin is operating income (loss). Our non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss), net cash provided by operating activities, or operating income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP and have important limitations as analytical tools. You should not consider Adjusted EBITDA or Retail Gross Margin in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, and are defined differently by different companies in our industry, our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Management compensates for the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA and Retail Gross Margin as analytical tools by reviewing the comparable GAAP measures, understanding the differences between the measures and incorporating these data points into management’s decision-making process.

The following tables present a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities for each of the periods indicated.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net income (loss)
$ 26,777 $ (25,484 ) $ 36,845 $ (22,739 )
Depreciation and amortization
8,010 10,312 16,806 22,467
Interest expense
1,193 1,995 2,746 4,218
Income tax expense
5,673 (4,586 ) 7,598 (3,545 )
EBITDA
41,653 (17,763 ) 63,995 401
Less:
Net, gain (loss) on derivative instruments
8,121 (35,456 ) (16,466 ) (54,997 )
Net cash settlements on derivative instruments
9,964 12,769 26,572 20,794
Customer acquisition costs
210 3,396 1,555 9,185
Plus:
Non-cash compensation expense
490 1,260 1,814 2,432
Non-recurring legal and regulatory settlements
10,807 10,807
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 23,848 $ 13,595 54,148 38,658
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 32,394 $ 20,980 $ 71,783 $ 51,029
Amortization of deferred financing costs
(240 ) (237 ) (490 ) (505 )
Bad debt expense
(1,378 ) (2,166 ) (3,733 ) (6,015 )
Interest expense
1,193 1,995 2,746 4,218
Income tax expense
5,673 (4,586 ) 7,598 (3,545 )
Changes in operating working capital
Accounts receivable, prepaids, current assets
(32,035 ) (41,028 ) (50,010 ) (51,392 )
Inventory
709 1,785 (1,981 ) (1,858 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
19,021 20,222 29,839 31,172
Other
(1,489 ) 16,630 (1,604 ) 15,554
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 23,848 $ 13,595 $ 54,148 $ 38,658
Cash Flow Data:
Cash flows provided by operating activities
$ 32,394 $ 20,980 $ 71,783 $ 51,029
Cash flows used in investing activities
$ (43 ) $ (250 ) $ (579 ) $ (6,373 )
Cash flows used in financing activities
$ (8,198 ) $ (27,353 ) $ (49,248 ) $ (65,714 )

The following table presents a reconciliation of Retail Gross Margin to operating income (loss) for each of the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2020 2019 2020 2019
Reconciliation of Retail Gross Margin to Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)
$ 33,590 $ (28,569 ) $ 46,976 $ (22,749 )
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization
8,010 10,312 16,806 22,467
General and administrative expense
21,331 37,247 47,007 66,723
Less:
Net asset optimization (expense) revenues
(82 ) (56 ) 239 2,496
Gain (loss) on non-trading derivative instruments
7,964 (35,466 ) (16,569 ) (55,269 )
Cash settlements on non-trading derivative instruments
10,055 12,788 26,664 20,913
Retail Gross Margin
$ 44,994 $ 41,724 $ 100,455 $ 98,301
Retail Gross Margin – Retail Electricity Segment
$ 35,573 $ 33,614 $ 66,379 $ 63,588
Retail Gross Margin – Retail Natural Gas Segment
$ 9,421 $ 8,110 $ 34,076 $ 34,713

SOURCE: Spark Energy, Inc.

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Spark Energy, Inc. to Present Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that it plans to present its second quarter 2020 financial results in a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM Central (11:00 AM Eastern).

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from the Events & Presentations page of the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com/events-and-presentations. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for twelve months following the live presentation.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:

Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:

Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302


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Spark Energy, Inc. Announces Dividend on Common and Preferred Stock

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (“Spark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the second quarter of 2020 in the amount of $0.18125 per share on its Class A Common Stock. This amount represents an annualized dividend of $0.725 per share. The second quarter dividend will be paid on September 15, 2020 to holders of record of Spark’s Class A Common Stock on September 1, 2020.

Additionally, in accordance with the terms of the 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) of the Company, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.546875 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock. This amount represents an annualized dividend of $2.1875 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2020 to holders of record of Spark’s Series A Preferred Stock on October 1, 2020.

About Spark Energy, Inc.

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:

Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:

Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy Announces Final Results of Its Tender Offer

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / June 19, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE)(NASDAQ:SPKEP) (including its subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” “Spark” or the “Company”) announced today the final results of its tender offer to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock” or the “shares”), at a purchase price of $22.00, in cash, less applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The offer expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Spark has accepted for purchase 36,827 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $22.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $810,194. These shares represented approximately 1% of the Company’s outstanding Series A Preferred Stock as of June 18, 2020.

Based on the final tabulation by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the depositary for the tender offer, approximately 36,827 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn.

The depositary will promptly issue payment for the shares properly tendered and accepted for purchase and will return all other shares tendered.

Spark may, in the future, decide to purchase additional shares in the open market subject to market conditions and private transactions, tender offers or otherwise subject to applicable law. Any such purchases may be on the same terms as, or on terms that are more or less favorable to holders of Series A Preferred Stock than, the terms of the offer. Whether Spark makes additional repurchases in the future will depend on many factors, including but not limited to its business and financial performance, the business and market conditions at the time, including the price of the shares, and other factors Spark considers relevant.

MacKenzie Partners, Inc. acted as the information agent for the tender offer. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC is the depositary for the tender offer.

NEWS RELEASE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This news release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. The offer was made solely by the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal, as amended or supplemented.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this release and may include statements about expected impacts of COVID-19, business strategy and prospects for growth, customer acquisition costs, ability to pay cash dividends, cash flow generation and liquidity, availability of terms of capital, competition and government regulation and general economic conditions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate impact of COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout or incorporated by reference in this release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

ABOUT SPARK ENERGY

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:
Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:
Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

 

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Spark Energy Announces Preliminary Results of its Tender Offer

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / June 17, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE; SPKEP) (including its subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” “Spark” or the “Company”) announced today the preliminary results of its tender offer to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock” or the “shares”), at a purchase price of $22.00 per share, in cash, less applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The offer expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Based on the preliminary count by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the depositary for the tender offer, approximately 37,427 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, including approximately 600 shares that were tendered through notice of guaranteed delivery. The Company expects to accept for purchase all tendered shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $22.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $823,394. The shares expected to be acquired represent approximately 1% of the Company’s currently outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.

The number of shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn is preliminary and is subject to verification by the depositary and the proper delivery of all shares tendered (including shares tendered pursuant to guaranteed delivery procedures). The actual number of shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn will be announced promptly following the guaranteed delivery period and completion of the verification process. Promptly after such announcement, the depositary will issue payment for the shares properly tendered and accepted under the tender offer and will return any other shares tendered. Payment for shares will be made in cash, subject to applicable withholding and without interest. It is currently expected that payment for all shares purchased will be made on or around June 19, 2020.

Spark may, in the future, decide to purchase additional shares in the open market subject to market conditions and private transactions, tender offers or otherwise subject to applicable law. Any such purchases may be on the same terms as, or on terms that are more or less favorable to holders of Series A Preferred Stock than, the terms of the offer. Whether Spark makes additional repurchases in the future will depend on many factors, including but not limited to its business and financial performance, the business and market conditions at the time, including the price of the shares, and other factors Spark considers relevant.

MacKenzie Partners, Inc. is acting as the information agent for the tender offer. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC is acting as the depositary for the tender offer.

NEWS RELEASE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This news release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. The offer was made solely by the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal, as amended and supplemented. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock and investors are urged to read the Company’s tender offer statement on Schedule TO, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) in connection with the tender offer, which includes as exhibits the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other offer materials, as well as any amendments or supplements to the Schedule TO when they become available, because they contain important information. Each of these documents have been or will be filed with the Commission, and investors may obtain them for free from the Commission at its website (www.sec.gov) or from MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the information agent for the tender offer, by telephone at: 800-322-2885 (toll-free) or 212-929-5500 or by email at: tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this release and may include statements about expected impacts of COVID-19, business strategy and prospects for growth, customer acquisition costs, ability to pay cash dividends, cash flow generation and liquidity, availability of terms of capital, competition and government regulation and general economic conditions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the Offer or our ability to complete the Offer;
  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate impact of COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout or incorporated by reference in this release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

ABOUT SPARK ENERGY

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:

Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:

Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

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Spark Energy Announces Increase in Tender Offer Price and Extension of Tender Offer to Purchase up to 1,000,000 Shares of its 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share

HOUSTON,TX / ACCESSWIRE / June 2, 2020 / Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE)(NASDAQ:SPKEP) (including its subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” “Spark” or the “Company”) today announced that it has increased the offer price and extended its previously announced tender offer to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its 8.75% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock” or the “shares”). Under the new terms of the tender offer, the Company will pay holders of Series A Preferred Stock $22.00 per share, in cash, less applicable withholding taxes and without interest, as opposed to an initially offered price of $18.00 per share. In connection with the price increase, the Company has also extended the expiration time for the offer to Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Holders of Series A Preferred Stock wishing to tender their shares but who are unable to deliver them physically or by book-entry transfer prior to the expiration of the tender offer, or who are unable to make delivery of all required documents to the depositary prior to the expiration of the tender offer, may tender their shares by complying with the procedures set forth in the Offer to Purchase for tendering by notice of guaranteed delivery. MacKenzie Partners, Inc. is serving as information agent for the tender offer. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC is acting as the depositary for the tender offer. Copies of the tender offer documents and requests for assistance may be directed to the Information Agent at 800-322-2885 or 212-929-5500 or via email at tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com.

The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the Company to make the tender offer. However, none of the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors, the information agent or the depositary, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation to holders of Series A Preferred Stock as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering their shares. No person is authorized to make any such recommendation. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock must make their own decision as to whether to tender their shares and, if so, how many shares to tender. In doing so, holders of Series A Preferred Stock should read carefully the information in, or incorporated by reference in, the Offer to Purchase and in the Letter of Transmittal (as amended and supplemented on the date hereof, and as may be further amended and supplemented), including the purposes and effects of the offer. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are urged to discuss their decisions with their own tax advisors, financial advisors and/or brokers.

NEWS RELEASE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This news release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. The offer is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal, as amended and supplemented. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock and investors are urged to read the Company’s tender offer statement on Schedule TO, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) in connection with the tender offer, which includes as exhibits the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other offer materials, as well as any further amendments or supplements to the Schedule TO when they become available, because they contain important information. Each of these documents have been filed with the Commission, and investors may obtain them for free from the Commission at its website (www.sec.gov) or from MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the information agent for the tender offer, by telephone at: 800-322-2885 (toll-free) or 212-929-5500 or by email at: tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “may,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “project,” or other similar words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, regarding strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives and beliefs of management are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this release and may include statements about expected impacts of COVID-19, business strategy and prospects for growth, customer acquisition costs, ability to pay cash dividends, cash flow generation and liquidity, availability of terms of capital, competition and government regulation and general economic conditions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove correct.

The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the Offer or our ability to complete the Offer;
  • potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate impact of COVID-19, including the geographic spread, the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets;
  • changes in commodity prices;
  • the sufficiency of risk management and hedging policies and practices;
  • the impact of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
  • federal, state and local regulation, including the industry’s ability to address or adapt to potentially restrictive new regulations that may be enacted by public utility commissions;
  • our ability to borrow funds and access credit markets;
  • restrictions in our debt agreements and collateral requirements;
  • credit risk with respect to suppliers and customers;
  • changes in costs to acquire customers as well as actual attrition rates;
  • accuracy of billing systems;
  • our ability to successfully identify, complete, and efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations;
  • significant changes in, or new charges by, the ISOs in the regions in which we operate;
  • competition; and
  • the “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings and press releases.

You should review the risk factors and other factors noted throughout or incorporated by reference in this release that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Unless required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

ABOUT SPARK ENERGY

Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company founded in 1999 that provides residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark currently operates in 19 states and serves 94 utility territories. Spark offers its customers a variety of product and service choices, including stable and predictable energy costs and green product alternatives.

We use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Investors should note that new materials, including press releases, updated investor presentations, and financial and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are posted on the Spark Energy Investor Relations website at ir.sparkenergy.com. Investors are urged to monitor our website regularly for information and updates about the Company.

Contact: Spark Energy, Inc.

Investors:
Mike Barajas, 832-200-3727

Media:
Kira Jordan, 832-255-7302

SOURCE: Spark Energy, Inc. via EQS Newswire

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