Vistra Energy Reports Strong Third Quarter 2019 Results, Narrows and Raises 2019 Guidance, and Initiates 2020 Guidance - Increased from 2019

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE: VST):

Financial Highlights

    --  Delivered strong third quarter 2019 Ongoing Operations Adjusted
        EBITDA(1) of $1,064 million and Net Income from Ongoing Operations of
        $122 million--results in-line with management expectations for the
        quarter, which already embedded an assumption of high wholesale power
        prices.
    --  Narrowed 2019 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations
        Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG) guidance ranges to $3.32
        to $3.42 billion and $2.2 to $2.3 billion, respectively(1)--the top half
        of Vistra's prior 2019 guidance ranges, reflecting higher guidance
        midpoints and an expected EBITDA to free cash flow conversion of
        approximately 67%.
    --  Initiated 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations
        Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG) guidance ranges of $3.285
        to $3.585 billion and $2.160 to $2.460 billion, respectively.(1) The
        midpoint of Vistra's 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA guidance
        range is above the higher 2019 guidance midpoint and represents an
        increase of more than 20%, or more than $600 million, as compared to the
        2020 Adjusted EBITDA estimate for the business in connection with the
        Dynegy merger.
    --  Increased Operations Performance Initiative (OPI) target by an
        additional $150 million, reflecting an increase of $50 million in EBITDA
        enhancements identified from Vistra's ongoing fleet operations and a net
        $100 million EBITDA uplift from the retirement of four MISO coal plants
        as required under the Multi-Pollutant Standard rule changes; expected to
        realize and achieve $715 million of merger value lever targets as
        follows ($ in millions):


                 Realized in Year Achieved by YE




     
         2019             $490            $565

        ---


     
         2020             $590            $665

        ---


     
         2021             $685            $715

        ---

Capital Allocation Highlights

    --  Executed approximately $1.415 billion of the previously authorized $1.75
        billion share repurchase program through Oct. 31, 2019, resulting in net
        shares outstanding of approximately 487 million as of the same date.
    --  Paid quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on Sept. 30, 2019, to
        shareholders of record as of Sept. 16, 2019, equivalent to $0.50 per
        share on an annual basis; Vistra management anticipates an annual
        dividend growth rate in the range of approximately 6-8% per share.

Growth and Sustainability Highlights

    --  Completed the acquisition of Ambit Energy on Nov. 1, 2019 utilizing cash
        on hand. Vistra added approximately 11 TWh of retail load with nearly
        60% in the attractive ERCOT retail market, bringing its average
        generation to retail load match to ~58%.
    --  Announced greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of greater than 50%
        by 2030 and greater than 80% by 2050, each as compared to a 2010
        baseline, with aspirations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
        assuming necessary advancements in technology and supportive market
        constructs and public policy. Achieving the 2030 target is expected to
        have minimal impact on ongoing adjusted EBITDA.
    --  Retired approximately 1.5 GW of coal-fueled generation in downstate
        Illinois on Nov. 1, 2019, in partial satisfaction of a requirement to
        retire 2.0 GW of coal-fueled generation under the Illinois'
        Multi-Pollutant Standard rule changes. Vistra expects to retire the
        remaining approximately 0.5 GW of coal-fueled generation on Dec. 15,
        2019. These actions are forecast to be accretive to ongoing adjusted
        EBITDA by approximately $100 million per year.
    --  Reached an agreement to settle a long-standing lawsuit involving the 585
        MW Edwards coal-fueled power plant near Peoria, IL. Settlement, upon
        court approval, requires retirement of Edwards by the end of 2022.


               (1) Excludes the Asset Closure
                segment. Adjusted EBITDA and
                Adjusted FCFbG are non-GAAP
                financial measures. See the "Non-
                GAAP Reconciliation" tables for
                further details.

Summary of Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2019


                                              Three Months Ended                 
     
     Nine Months Ended



     
                ($ in millions)              Sept. 30, 2019   Sept. 30, 2018                        
     
     Sept. 30, 2019



     Net Income                                            $114            $331                                            $692



     Ongoing Operations Net Income(1)                      $122            $335                                            $729



     Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA(1)               $1,064          $1,153                                          $2,586



     
                Adjusted EBITDA by Segment



     Retail                                               $(87)           $141                                            $463



     ERCOT                                                 $823            $597                                          $1,183



     PJM                                                   $222            $240                                            $590



     NY/NE                                                  $81            $111                                            $258



     MISO                                                   $11             $39                                             $59



     CAISO/Corp                                             $14             $25                                             $33



     Asset Closure                                         $(4)          $(12)                                          $(32)

For the three months ended Sept. 30, 2019, Vistra reported Net Income from Ongoing Operations of $122 million and Adjusted EBITDA from Ongoing Operations of $1,064 million. Vistra's third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $89 million lower than third quarter 2018 results, reflecting lower prices and volumes in its Midwest and Northeast generation segments. Lower results in Vistra's retail segment, which were expected as a result of higher cost of goods sold in the third quarter, were offset by higher results in the ERCOT generation segment.

For the first nine months of 2019, Vistra reported Net Income from Ongoing Operations of $729 million and Adjusted EBITDA from Ongoing Operations of $2,586 million. Year-to-date results were in-line with management expectations.

Vistra reported third quarter retail Adjusted EBITDA of $(87) million, $228 million lower than third quarter 2018 results, which were expected as a result of higher cost of goods sold in the period. Third quarter generation Adjusted EBITDA was $1,151 million,(2) $139 million higher than third quarter 2018 results driven by higher prices and volumes in ERCOT partially offset by lower prices and volumes in its Midwest and Northeast segments.

Curt Morgan, Vistra's president and chief executive officer, commented, "As we have been saying all year, 2019 is the year of execution--and we continue to demonstrate the benefits of our integrated model with strong third quarter results. Our initial guidance range for 2019 was based on robust forward curves, in particular in ERCOT which embedded material summer scarcity pricing, and we were able to execute and generate expected EBITDA results despite mild June and July weather. We believe we are well-positioned to deliver strong, stable EBITDA and free cash flow over the long term with our efficient and highly flexible, in-the-money generation fleet and industry-leading retail operations. Our strong free cash flow should enable us to continue to make attractive investments to grow our business, while also returning significant capital to shareholders."


               (1) Excludes results from the Asset
                Closure segment. Adjusted EBITDA is
                a non-GAAP financial measure. See
                the "Non-GAAP Reconciliation"
                tables for further details. Total
                by segment may not tie due to
                rounding.


               (2) Generation includes Corporate.

Ambit Acquisition

Vistra completed the acquisition of Ambit Energy on Nov. 1, 2019. The transaction is projected to be immediately accretive to both EBITDA and free cash flow, with an expected free cash flow conversion ratio greater than 90%. In addition to improving Vistra's average generation to retail load match to approximately 58%, the transaction brings a proven direct sales channel along with an impressive network of consultants and a proprietary technology platform. Vistra expects the Ambit business will contribute approximately $15 to $20 million to its Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA in 2019.

Guidance



     
                ($ in millions)     
     
                Prior 2019 Current 2019                 2020



     Ongoing Ops. Adj. EBITDA(1)  
     $ 
     3,220 - 3,420           
              $ 
     3,320 - 3,420      
     $ 
     3,285 - 3,585



     Ongoing Ops. Adj. FCFbG(1)   
     $ 
     2,100 - 2,300           
              $ 
     2,200 - 2,300      
     $ 
     2,160 - 2,460



               (1) Excludes the Asset Closure
                segment. Adjusted EBITDA and
                Adjusted FCFbG are non-GAAP
                financial measures. See the "Non-
                GAAP Reconciliation" tables for
                further details.

Vistra is narrowing and updating its 2019 Ongoing Operations guidance ranges, forecasting Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $3,320 to $3,420 million and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG of $2,200 to $2,300 million. Vistra's 2019 guidance range includes an expected ($40) million in-year impact from the execution of NPV-positive, long-dated contracts with retail customers that will contribute positive EBITDA in future years. This negative impact was not anticipated at the time original 2019 guidance was developed.

Vistra is initiating its 2020 Ongoing Operations guidance ranges, forecasting Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $3,285 to $3,585 million and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG of $2,160 to $2,460 million. Vistra's 2020 guidance range includes an expected ($70) million in-year impact from the execution of NPV-positive, long-dated contracts with retail customers that will contribute positive EBITDA in future years.

Share Repurchase Program

As of Oct. 31, 2019, Vistra has completed approximately $1.415 billion in share repurchases under the $1.75 billion share repurchase program previously authorized by its board of directors. Vistra has purchased approximately 60 million shares, resulting in net shares outstanding of approximately 487 million as of Oct. 31, 2019. Approximately $335 million remains available for execution under the program as of the same date.

Liquidity

As of Sept. 30, 2019, Vistra had total available liquidity of approximately $2,562 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $707 million, $11 million of availability under our alternative letter of credit facility, and $1,844 million of availability under its revolving credit facility, which remained undrawn, but had $1,370 million of letters of credit outstanding as of Sept. 30, 2019 that reduce availability.

The increase in available liquidity of $791 million as of Sept. 30, 2019, as compared to Dec. 31, 2018, was primarily driven by $500 million of available capacity under our two alternate letter of credit facilities, $225 million of additional available commitments under our revolving credit facility, and decreased letters of credit postings.

Earnings Webcast

Vistra will host a webcast today, Nov. 5, 2019, beginning at 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT) to discuss these results and related matters. The live, listen-only webcast and the accompanying slides that will be discussed on the call can be accessed via the investor relations section of Vistra's website at www.vistraenergy.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Vistra website for one year following the live event.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Items Affecting Comparability

"Adjusted EBITDA" (EBITDA as adjusted for unrealized gains or losses from hedging activities, tax receivable agreement impacts, reorganization items, and certain other items described from time to time in Vistra Energy's earnings releases),"Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth" (or "Adjusted FCFbG") (cash from operating activities excluding changes in margin deposits and working capital and adjusted for capital expenditures (including capital expenditures for growth investments), other net investment activities, preferred stock dividends, and other items described from time to time in Vistra Energy's earnings releases), "Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA" (adjusted EBITDA less adjusted EBITDA from Asset Closure segment) and "Ongoing Operations Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth" or "Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG" (adjusted free cash flow before growth less cash flow from operating activities from Asset Closure segment before growth), are "non-GAAP financial measures." A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in Vistra Energy's consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Vistra Energy's non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Vistra Energy uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of performance and believes that analysis of its business by external users is enhanced by visibility to both net income prepared in accordance with GAAP and Adjusted EBITDA. Vistra Energy uses Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth as a measure of liquidity and believes that analysis of its ability to service its cash obligations is supported by disclosure of both cash provided by (used in) operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP as well as Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth. Vistra Energy uses Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of performance and Ongoing Operations Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth as a measure of liquidity and Vistra Energy's management and board of directors have found it informative to view the Asset Closure segment as separate and distinct from Vistra Energy's ongoing operations. The schedules attached to this earnings release reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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About Vistra Energy
Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) is a premier, integrated, Fortune 350 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive retail markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well. Serving nearly 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and gas, Vistra is the largest competitive residential electricity provider in the country and offers over 40 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. with a capacity of approximately 39,000 megawatts powered by a diverse portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. In addition, the company is a large purchaser of wind power. The company is currently developing the largest battery storage system of its kind in the world - a 300-MW/1,200-MWh system in Moss Landing, California. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our people, our neighbors, and our stakeholders. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://www.vistraenergy.com/sustainability/

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information presented herein includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Vistra Energy Corp. ("Vistra Energy") operates and beliefs of and assumptions made by Vistra Energy's management, involve risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and are not guarantees of future performance, that could significantly affect the financial results of Vistra Energy. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that are presented herein, or in response to questions or otherwise, that address activities, events or developments that may occur in the future, including such matters as activities related to our financial or operational projections, projected synergy, value lever and net debt targets, capital allocation, capital expenditures, liquidity, projected Adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow conversion rate, dividend policy, business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, future acquisitions or dispositions, development or operation of power generation assets, market and industry developments and the growth of our businesses and operations (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases, or the negative variations of those words or other comparable words of a future or forward-looking nature, including, but not limited to, "intends," "plans," "will likely," "unlikely," "believe," "expect," "seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "will," "shall," "should," "could," "may," "might," "predict," "project," "forecast," "target," "potential," "forecast," "goal," "objective," "guidance" and "outlook"),are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although Vistra Energy believes that in making any such forward-looking statement, Vistra Energy's expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such forward-looking statement involves uncertainties and risks that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in or implied by any such forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions (including changes in interest rates) or changes in political conditions or federal or state laws and regulations; (ii) the ability of Vistra Energy to execute upon the contemplated strategic and performance initiatives and to successfully integrate acquired businesses; (iii) actions by credit ratings agencies; and (iv) those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by Vistra Energy from time to time, including the uncertainties and risks discussed in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in Vistra Energy's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and any subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only at the date on which it is made, and except as may be required by law, Vistra Energy will not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them; nor can Vistra Energy assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.


                                                            
              
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                
              
                CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME


                                         
             
                (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)




                                           Three Months Ended September 30,                                     Nine Months Ended September 30,


                               2019                       2018                    2019                             2018

                                                                                                                 ---

      Operating revenues            $
          3,194                                       $
              3,243                                       $
          8,949  $
       6,581


      Fuel, purchased power
       costs and delivery
       fees                 (1,687)                             (1,627)                                       (4,287)                                (3,492)


      Operating costs         (397)                               (346)                                      (1,153)                                  (926)


      Depreciation and
       amortization           (424)                               (426)                                      (1,213)                                  (967)


      Selling, general and
       administrative
       expenses               (246)                               (194)                                        (637)                                  (711)


      Operating income          440                                  650                                         1,659                                     485


      Other income                6                                    6                                            45                                      25


      Other deductions          (4)                                 (1)                                          (9)                                    (4)


      Interest expense and
       related charges        (224)                               (154)                                        (720)                                  (291)


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement    (62)                                  17                                          (26)                                   (65)


      Equity in earnings of
       unconsolidated
       investment                 3                                    7                                            13                                      11



      Income before income
       taxes                    159                                  525                                           962                                     161


      Income tax expense       (45)                               (194)                                        (270)                                   (31)



     Net income                      $
          114                                         $
              331                                         $
          692    $
       130


      Net loss attributable
       to noncontrolling
       interest                 (1)                                 (1)                                            2                                       2



      Net income
       attributable to
       Vistra Energy                  $
          113                                         $
              330                                         $
          694    $
       132


                                            
              
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                              
              
                CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS


                                     
              
                (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)


                                                                                          Nine Months Ended September 30,


                                                                        2019                           2018

                                                                                                       ---


     Cash flows - operating activities:



     Net income                                                               $
              692                            $
     130


      Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating
       activities:



     Depreciation and amortization                                    1,394                                     1,070



     Deferred income tax expense, net                                   254                                        29


      Unrealized net (gain) loss from mark-to-market
       valuations of commodities                                       (625)                                      207


      Unrealized net (gain) loss from mark-to-market
       valuations of interest rate swaps                                 275                                     (123)


      Asset retirement obligation accretion expense                       40                                        37



     Impacts of Tax Receivable Agreement                                 26                                        65



     Stock-based compensation                                            35                                        59



     Other, net                                                          12                                        64



     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



     Margin deposits, net                                               129                                      (39)



     Accrued interest                                                    15                                      (59)



     Accrued taxes                                                     (31)                                    (102)



     Accrued employee incentive                                        (53)                                     (17)



     Other operating assets and liabilities                           (340)                                    (458)



     Cash provided by operating activities                            1,823                                       863




     Cash flows - financing activities:



     Issuances of long-term debt                                      4,600                                     1,000



     Repayments/repurchases of debt                                 (4,668)                                  (2,902)


      Net borrowings under accounts receivable
       securitization program                                            261                                       350



     Stock repurchase                                                 (632)                                    (414)



     Dividends paid to stockholders                                   (181)


      Debt tender offer and other financing fees                       (170)                                    (216)



     Other, net                                                           6                                        10



     Cash used in financing activities                                (784)                                  (2,172)




     Cash flows - investing activities:


      Capital expenditures, including LTSA prepayments                 (348)                                    (209)



     Nuclear fuel purchases                                            (33)                                     (66)



     Development and growth expenditures                               (93)                                     (28)



     Crius acquisition                                                (374)



     Cash acquired in the Merger                                          -                                      445


      Proceeds from sales of nuclear decommissioning trust
       fund securities                                                   354                                       211


      Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund
       securities                                                      (370)                                    (227)


      Proceeds from sale of environmental allowances                      32



     Purchases of environmental allowances                            (169)                                      (4)



     Other, net                                                          22                                        11



      Cash (used in) provided by investing activities                  (979)                                      133



      Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted
       cash                                                               60                                   (1,176)


      Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash -
       beginning balance                                                 693                                     2,046


      Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash -ending
       balance                                                                 $
              753                            $
     870


                                                                                                                            
             
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                                   
            
               NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - ADJUSTED EBITDA


                                                                                                                 
            
               FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019


                                                                                                                       
            
               (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)




                                     Retail              ERCOT      PJM             NY/NE   MISO                         Eliminations                                    Ongoing                       Asset                      Vistra
                                                                                                              / Corp and                                  Operations                           Closure                  Energy
                                                                                                                 Other                                   Consolidated                                                Consolidated

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ---

                   Net income (loss)             $
      573                    $
     (10)                 $
     (62)                                                                             $
     21                                               $
      (88)             $
       (312)                  $
     122       $
      (8)       $
     114


      Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                     45                                       45                          45


      Interest expense and
       related charges (a)                8                     (2)                      2                 1                                                                      2                             213                                      224                         224


      Depreciation and
       amortization (b)                  86                     146                     135                51                                                                      5                              21                                      444                         444



                   EBITDA before
                    Adjustments         667                     134                      75                73                                                                   (81)                           (33)                                     835                (8)      827



      Unrealized net (gain)
       or loss resulting
       from hedging
       transactions                   (769)                    682                     139                 5                                                                     43                            (21)                                      79                          79


      Generation plant
       retirement expenses                                                                                                                                                    47                                                                      47                  2        49


      Fresh start /
       purchase accounting
       impacts                         (12)                                             3                                                                                       2                             (1)                                     (8)                        (8)


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement                                                                                                                                                                                  62                                       62                          62


      Non-cash
       compensation
       expenses                                                                                                                                                                                              12                                       12                          12


      Transition and merger
       expenses                          24                       5                       1                 1                                                                      1                               5                                       37                  1        38



     Other, net                          3                       2                       4                 2                                                                    (1)                           (10)                                                         1         1



                   Adjusted EBITDA          $
     
        (87)                $
     
       823               $
     
       222                                                                          $
     
       81                                           $
       
        11         $
        
          14             $
     
       1,064 $
       
        (4) $
     
       1,060

                                           ___________




               (a)               Includes $76 million of
                                  unrealized mark-to-market
                                  net losses on interest rate
                                  swaps.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel
                                  amortization of $20 million in
                                  ERCOT.


                                                                                                                              
             
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                                     
            
               NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - ADJUSTED EBITDA


                                                                                                                    
            
               FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019


                                                                                                                         
            
               (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)




                                     Retail             ERCOT       PJM              NY/NE   MISO                          Eliminations                                    Ongoing                        Asset                       Vistra
                                                                                                                / Corp and                                  Operations                            Closure                   Energy
                                                                                                                   Other                                   Consolidated                                                  Consolidated

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ---

                   Net income (loss)             $
       3                     $
     1,346                  $
       283                                                                             $
     122                                               $
     (42)               $
       (983)                   $
     729      $
     (37)       $
     692


      Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                        270                                       270                         270


      Interest expense and
       related charges (a)               16                     (7)                       8                  2                                                                      5                               696                                       720                         720


      Depreciation and
       amortization (b)                 204                     438                      399                155                                                                     11                                59                                     1,266                       1,266



                   EBITDA before
                    Adjustments         223                   1,777                      690                279                                                                   (26)                               42                                     2,985             (37)      2,948



      Unrealized net (gain)
       or loss resulting
       from hedging
       transactions                     192                   (616)                   (115)              (33)                                                                   (8)                             (45)                                    (625)                      (625)


      Generation plant
       retirement expenses                                                                                                                                                      47                                                                         47                2          49


      Fresh start /
       purchase accounting
       impacts                           17                                             (2)                 3                                                                     11                               (3)                                       26                          26


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement                                                                                                                                                                                      26                                        26                          26


      Non-cash
       compensation
       expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                  36                                        36                          36


      Transition and merger
       expenses                          24                      11                        4                  2                                                                     25                                16                                        82                          82



     Other, net                          7                      11                       13                  7                                                                     10                              (39)                                        9                3          12



                   Adjusted EBITDA          $
     
        463                 $
     
       1,183              $
     
         590                                                                         $
     
       258                                            $
      
       59            $
        
         33              $
     
       2,586 $
      
       (32) $
     
       2,554

                                           ___________




               (a)               Includes $275 million of
                                  unrealized mark-to-market
                                  net losses on interest rate
                                  swaps.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel
                                  amortization of $53 million in
                                  ERCOT.


                                                                                                                        
            
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                             
              
              NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - ADJUSTED EBITDA


                                                                                                           
              
              FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018


                                                                                                                 
            
                (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)




                                     Retail             ERCOT       PJM             NY/NE   MISO                          Eliminations                                     Ongoing                      Asset                Consolidated
                                                                                                               / Corp and                                   Operations                          Closure
                                                                                                                  Other                                    Consolidated



                   Net income (loss)        $
      
      (86)                 $
      
      643               $
     
     62                                                                               $
     
     47                          $
         
              (3)             $
        
       (328)                $
      
      335    $
       
       (4)    $
      
      331


      Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                       194                               194                            194


      Interest expense and
       related charges (a)                3                     (2)                      3              1                                                                           1                              148                               154                            154


      Depreciation and
       amortization (b)                  80                     142                     141             55                                                                           3                               25                               446                            446


                    EBITDA before
                     Adjustments        (3)                    783                     206            103                                                                           1                               39                             1,129                 (4)      1,125


      Unrealized net (gain)
       loss resulting from
       hedging transactions             154                   (195)                     21                                                                                        32                              (4)                                8                              8


      Fresh start
       accounting impacts              (15)                                           (1)             5                                                                           3                                                               (8)                           (8)


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement                                                                                                                                                                                   (17)                             (17)                          (17)


      Non-cash
       compensation
       expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                 14                                14                             14


      Transition and merger
       expenses                                                  3                       5              1                                                                           1                                9                                19                             19



     Other, net                          5                       6                       9              2                                                                           2                             (16)                                8                 (8)


                   Adjusted EBITDA           $
      
      141                  $
      
      597              $
     
     240                                                                              $
     
     111                           $
         
              39               $
       
          25               $
      
      1,153   $
       
       (12)  $
      
      1,141

                      
              ____________




               (a)               Includes $38 million of unrealized
                                  mark-to-market net gains on
                                  interest rate swaps.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel amortization of
                                  $20 million in the ERCOT segment.


                                                                                                                        
         
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                               
            
           NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - ADJUSTED EBITDA


                                                                                                              
            
           FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018


                                                                                                                 
              
           (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)




                                     Retail          ERCOT      PJM          NY/NE   MISO                        Eliminations                                Ongoing                         Asset         Consolidated
                                                                                                      / Corp and                              Operations                             Closure
                                                                                                         Other                               Consolidated



                   Net income (loss)        $
     
     397                $
     
     236               $
      
      86                                                                       $
      
      41                                    $
     
     29         $
        
       (635)           $
      
      154  $
      
      (24)   $
      
      130


      Income tax expense
       (benefit)                                                                                                                                                                                   31                           31                       31


      Interest expense and
       related charges                    3                  13                    5                1                                                                  1                               268                          291                      291


      Depreciation and
       amortization (a)                 237                 355                  266              104                                                                  6                                59                        1,027                    1,027


                    EBITDA before
                     Adjustments        637                 604                  357              146                                                                 36                             (277)                       1,503              (24)  1,479


      Unrealized net (gain)
       loss resulting from
       hedging transactions            (38)                207                   20               22                                                                                                 (4)                         207                      207


      Fresh start
       accounting impacts                12                 (4)                 (2)               9                                                                 11                                                            26                       26


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement                                                                                                                                                                        65                           65                       65


      Non-cash
       compensation
       expenses                                                                                                                                                                                    62                           62                       62


      Transition and merger
       expenses                                              7                    7                1                                                                  5                               183                          203                 2     205



     Other, net                       (16)                (5)                  12                7                                                                  5                                                             3               (7)    (4)


                   Adjusted EBITDA          $
     
     595                $
     
     809              $
      
      394                                                                      $
      
      185                                    $
     
     57            $
       
        29          $
      
      2,069  $
      
      (29) $
      
      2,040

                      
              ____________




               (a)               Includes $123 million of unrealized
                                  mark-to-market net gains on
                                  interest rate swaps.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel amortization of
                                  $60 million in the ERCOT segment.


                                                                                                                      
          
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                                  
       
            NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - 2019 GUIDANCE


                                                                                                                    
       
              (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)


                                               
          
              Ongoing                         Asset Closure                                                                     Vistra Energy
                                                      Operations                                                                                                        Consolidated


                                           Low                            High        Low                                 High                                     Low                                   High



                   Net Income (loss)               $
          
              865                   $
       
                940                                                         $
              
               (109)                  $
      
      (89)              $
       
       756   $
       
       851


      Income tax expense                   248                                    273                                                                                                                             248                     273


      Interest expense and
       related charges (a)                 868                                    868                                                                                                                             868                     868


      Depreciation and
       amortization (b)                  1,660                                  1,660                                                                                                                           1,660                   1,660



                   EBITDA before
                    Adjustments                  $
          
              3,641                 $
       
                3,741                                                         $
              
               (109)                  $
      
      (89)            $
       
       3,532 $
       
       3,652


      Unrealized net (gain)
       loss resulting from
       hedging transactions              (592)                                 (592)                                                                                                                          (592)                  (592)


      Generation plant
       retirement expenses                  46                                     46                                          3                                                                       3             49                      49


      Fresh start /purchase
       accounting impacts                   35                                     35                                                                                                                              35                      35


      Impacts of Tax
       Receivable Agreement                 41                                     41                                                                                                                              41                      41


      Non-cash compensation
       expenses                             48                                     48                                                                                                                              48                      48


      Transition and merger
       expenses                             90                                     90                                                                                                                              90                      90



     Other, net                            11                                     11                                          1                                                                       1             12                      12


                   Adjusted EBITDA
                    guidance                     $
          
              3,320                 $
       
                3,420                                                         $
              
               (105)                  $
      
      (85)            $
       
       3,215 $
       
       3,335


      Interest paid, net                 (517)                                 (517)                                                                                                                          (517)                  (517)


      Tax paid (c)                        (18)                                  (18)                                                                                                                           (18)                   (18)


      Tax receivable
       agreement payments                  (2)                                   (2)                                                                                                                            (2)                    (2)


      Working capital and
       margin deposits                      33                                     33                                        (4)                                                                    (4)            29                      29


      Reclamation and
       remediation                        (59)                                  (59)                                      (82)                                                                   (82)         (141)                  (141)


      Other changes in other
       operating assets and
       liabilities                       (143)                                 (143)                                        13                                                                      13          (130)                  (130)



                   Cash provided by
                    operating activities         $
          
              2,614                 $
       
                2,714                                                         $
              
               (178)                 $
      
      (158)            $
       
       2,436 $
       
       2,556


      Capital expenditures
       including nuclear
       fuel purchases and
       LTSA Prepayments                  (603)                                 (603)                                                                                                                          (603)                  (603)


      Solar and Moss Landing
       development and other
       growth expenditures                (96)                                  (96)                                                                                                                           (96)                   (96)


      Acquisitions                       (849)                                 (849)                                                                                                                          (849)                  (849)


      (Purchase) sale of
       environmental credits
       and allowances                     (73)                                  (73)                                                                                                                           (73)                   (73)


      Other net investing
       activities                         (19)                                  (19)                                         4                                                                       4           (15)                   (15)



                   Free cash flow                  $
          
              974                 $
       
                1,074                                                         $
              
               (174)                 $
      
      (154)              $
       
       800   $
       
       920


      Working capital and
       margin deposits                    (33)                                  (33)                                         4                                                                       4           (29)                   (29)


      Solar and Moss Landing
       development and other
       growth expenditures                  96                                     96                                                                                                                              96                      96


      Acquisitions                         849                                    849                                                                                                                             849                     849


      Purchase (sale) of
       environmental credits
       and allowances                       73                                     73                                                                                                                              73                      73


      Generation plant
       retirement expenses                  22                                     22                                                                                                                              22                      22


      Transition and merger
       expenses                            181                                    181                                                                                                                             181                     181


      Transition capital
       expenditures                         38                                     38                                                                                                                              38                      38


                   Adjusted free cash
                    flow before growth
                    guidance                     $
          
              2,200                 $
       
                2,300                                                         $
              
               (170)                 $
      
      (150)            $
       
       2,030 $
       
       2,150



               (a)               Includes unrealized loss on
                                  interest rate swaps of $317
                                  million.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel
                                  amortization of $77 million.


               (c)               Includes state tax payments.


                                                                                                                       
       
                VISTRA ENERGY CORP.


                                                                                                                   
       
         NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - 2020 GUIDANCE


                                                                                                                     
       
           (Unaudited) (Millions of Dollars)


                                                   
          
              Ongoing                       Asset Closure                                                                     Vistra Energy
                                                          Operations                                                                                                      Consolidated


                                               Low                            High        Low                                  High                                   Low                                  High

                                                                                                                                                                                                            ---

                   Net Income (loss)                   $
          
              849                 $
     
                1,081                                                          $
              
                (95)               $
      
      (75)            $
       
       754 $
     
     1,006


      Income tax expense                       252                                    320                                                                                                                           252                   320


      Interest expense and
       related charges (a)                     463                                    463                                                                                                                           463                   463


      Depreciation and
       amortization (b)                      1,600                                  1,600                                                                                                                         1,600                 1,600



                   EBITDA before Adjustments         $
          
              3,164                 $
     
                3,464                                                          $
              
                (95)               $
      
      (75)          $
       
       3,069 $
     
     3,389


      Unrealized net
       (gain)/loss resulting
       from hedging
       transactions                           (29)                                  (29)                                                                                                                         (29)                 (29)


      Impacts of Tax Receivable
       Agreement                                69                                     69                                                                                                                            69                    69


      Non-cash compensation
       expenses                                 44                                     44                                                                                                                            44                    44


      Transition and merger
       expenses                                 35                                     35                                                                                                                            35                    35



     Other, net                                 2                                      2                                                                                                                             2                     2


                   Adjusted EBITDA guidance          $
          
              3,285                 $
     
                3,585                                                          $
              
                (95)               $
      
      (75)          $
       
       3,190 $
     
     3,510


      Interest paid, net                     (543)                                 (543)                                                                                                                        (543)                (543)


      Tax (paid)/received (c)                  153                                    153                                                                                                                           153                   153


      Tax receivable agreement
       payments                                (3)                                   (3)                                                                                                                          (3)                  (3)


      Working capital and
       margin deposits                           2                                      2                                                                                                                             2                     2


      Reclamation and
       remediation                            (60)                                  (60)                                      (126)                                                                (126)        (186)                (186)


      Other changes in other
       operating assets and
       liabilities                            (80)                                  (80)                                         31                                                                    31          (49)                 (49)



                   Cash provided by
                    operating activities             $
          
              2,754                 $
     
                3,054                                                         $
              
                (190)              $
      
      (170)          $
       
       2,564 $
     
     2,884


      Capital expenditures
       including nuclear fuel
       purchases and LTSA
       Prepayments                           (613)                                 (613)                                                                                                                        (613)                (613)


      Solar and Moss Landing
       development and other
       growth expenditures                   (315)                                 (315)                                                                                                                        (315)                (315)


      (Purchase)/sale of
       environmental credits
       and allowances                         (39)                                  (39)                                                                                                                         (39)                 (39)


      Other net investing
       activities                             (20)                                  (20)                                                                                                                         (20)                 (20)



                   Free cash flow                    $
          
              1,767                 $
     
                2,067                                                         $
              
                (190)              $
      
      (170)          $
       
       1,577 $
     
     1,897


      Working capital and
       margin deposits                         (2)                                   (2)                                                                                                                          (2)                  (2)


      Moss Landing development
       and other growth
       expenditures                            315                                    315                                                                                                                           315                   315


      Purchase/(sale) of
       environmental credits
       and allowances                           39                                     39                                                                                                                            39                    39


      Transition and merger
       expenses                                 38                                     38                                                                                                                            38                    38


      Transition capital
       expenditures                              3                                      3                                                                                                                             3                     3


                   Adjusted free cash flow
                    before growth guidance           $
          
              2,160                 $
     
                2,460                                                         $
              
                (190)              $
      
      (170)          $
       
       1,970 $
     
     2,290

                      
              ____________




               (a)               Includes unrealized gain on interest
                                  rate swaps of $21 million.


               (b)               Includes nuclear fuel amortization of
                                  $77 million.


               (c)               Includes state tax payments.

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