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Calpine interessant Datum : 02.02.2001
Zeit :08:24


Das Anlegermagazin Focus Money empfiehlt derzeit dem Investor die Aktien
von Calpine (WKN 902918).
"Calpine leidet zu Unrecht unter den Stromausfällen und Schwierigkeiten
der Stromversorger in Kalifornien", urteile Fondsmanager David Alger über
das Papier des US-Versorgers. Unternehmen wie Calpine könnten sogar die
Lösung für die dortigen Probleme bringen.

Calpine liefere Strom aus eigenen Kraftwerken sowohl an die großen
kalifornischen Stromversorger als auch direkt an Unternehmen und
unterliege damit nicht den gesetzlichen Kappungsgrenzen des Strompreises
für Endverbraucher. Die Verpflichtung, Strom zu Niedrigpreisen abzugeben,
habe andere Versorger an den Rand der Zahlungsunfähigkeit gebracht.

Gerade habe Calpine die Gewinnprognosen für 2001 nach oben gesetzt –
wegen steigender Strompreise. Analysten würden die Aktie als Kauf
einstufen. Ihnen gefalle besonders, dass das Unternehmen in Kürze die
Produktionskapazitäten kräftig aufstocken werde.

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Aufgepasst!

Heute vor Böreseneröffnung in USA kommen die
Quartalszahlen, und Neuigkeiten bzgl der weiteren
Expansion.

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CALPINE liefert excellente Zahlen und wächst weiter rasant.

Earnings at $0.34 per share. This exceeds analyst estimates and whisper numbers.


CALPINE REPORTS EARNINGS PER SHARE UP 158% FOR 2000
Expanded Generation Base and Increased Demand for Electricity Fuel Strong Results

(SAN JOSE, CALIF.) February 6, 2001 - Calpine Corporation [NYSE:CPN], one of the nation`s fastest growing independent power companies, today reported strong financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2000.

Net income, before extraordinary charge, for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $324.7 million, representing a 238% increase over 1999 net income of $96.2 million. Diluted earnings per share, before extraordinary charge, rose 158% to $1.11 per share, from $0.43 in 1999. Revenue for the year increased 171% to $2.3 billion, from $847.7 million a year ago. Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was $825.9 million for 2000, up 135% from $351.5 million in 1999. Total assets as of December 31, 2000 were $9.7 billion as compared to $4.0 billion at December 31, 1999.

Calpine CEO and President Peter Cartwright stated, "2000 was another outstanding year for Calpine. The execution of our successful growth strategy continues to deliver strong earnings growth and generate exceptional shareholder value. Our ability to meet the challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing power industry is reflected in the strength of our organization, our proven track record, and outstanding plant performance."

For the quarter ended December 31, 2000, net income was $107.7 million, an increase of 250% compared to $30.8 million for the fourth quarter in 1999. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.34 per share, up 183% from $0.12 per share for the same period in 1999. Revenue for the quarter increased 304% to $1.0 billion, compared to $247.5 million for the same period a year ago. EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2000 was $263.1 million, up 138% from $110.6 million in 1999.

Financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 benefited primarily from the execution of Calpine`s strategy to acquire and build low-cost power generation facilities around the country in key markets where supply is insufficient to meet the rising demand for power and from the continued optimization of these assets through Calpine`s vertically integrated organization.

"Looking ahead, Calpine has launched the largest construction program in the history of our industry," added Cartwright. "Our goal is to develop and have in operation by the end of 2005, 70,000 megawatts of the cleanest, most fuel-efficient fleet of generating facilities in the country. We have the people, the equipment and the financial strength to execute this program."