WEC Energy Group Inc (N:WEC)

Apr 18, 2024 03:45 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on July 12, 2024.
Apr 18, 2024 03:18 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Feb 01, 2024 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts 2023 results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $1.3 billion, or $4.22 per share, for 2023. This compares to earnings of $1.4 billion, or $4.45 per share, for 2022.
Jan 25, 2024 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Feb. 1
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, Feb. 1. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 24, 2024 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer and Initial Settlement of Tender Offer
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) ("WEC Energy Group") today announced the Early Tender Time (as defined below) results for its previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount (as such amount may be increased or decreased by WEC Energy Group pursuant to the terms of the Tender Offer, the "Maximum Acceptance Amount") of its 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (the "Notes").  The Tender Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Pur
Jan 18, 2024 02:30 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2024, to stockholders of record on April 12, 2024.
Jan 18, 2024 01:57 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend by 7 percent
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 78 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.34 per share.
Jan 09, 2024 03:30 pm ET
WEC Energy Group Commences Capped Tender Offer for 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) ("WEC Energy Group") today announced that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount (as such amount may be increased or decreased by WEC Energy Group pursuant to the terms of the Tender Offer, the "Maximum Acceptance Amount") of its 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (the "Notes"). The Tender Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated January 9, 2024 (as it may be amended or su
Dec 20, 2023 06:30 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend by 7 percent
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 83.50 cents per share in the first quarter of 2024. This would represent an increase of 5.5 cents per share, or 7 percent.
Oct 31, 2023 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $316.0 million, or $1.00 per share, for the third quarter of 2023 — up from $302.0 million, or 96 cents per share, in last year's third quarter.
Oct 24, 2023 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 third-quarter results Oct. 31
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Oct. 31. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 19, 2023 02:10 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on Jan. 12, 2024.
Oct 19, 2023 01:39 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Aug 01, 2023 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports second-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $289.7 million, or 92 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2023 — up from $287.5 million, or 91 cents per share, in last year's second quarter.
Jul 25, 2023 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 second-quarter results Aug. 1
MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 1. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jul 20, 2023 04:00 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on Oct. 13, 2023.
Jul 20, 2023 03:29 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Jun 30, 2023 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to replace reference rate for Junior Subordinated Notes
MILWAUKEE, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that, after June 30, 2023, CME Term SOFR, as administered by the CME Group Benchmark Administration, will be the replacement reference rate for WEC Energy Group's 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (CUSIP:976657AH9) (the "Notes"), replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR as the reference rate.
May 04, 2023 04:00 pm ET
Klappa, Lauber highlight exceptional year for WEC Energy Group
MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Gale Klappa, executive chairman, and Scott Lauber, president and CEO highlighted another strong year on virtually every meaningful measure, from employee safety and customer satisfaction to growth in earnings per share. They also emphasized that the company remains committed to a mission that matters — strengthening the fabric of communities across the Midwest, leading by example, and delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to millions of customers.
May 01, 2023 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $507.5 million, or $1.61 per share, for the first quarter of 2023 — down from $565.9 million, or $1.79 per share, in last year's first quarter.
Apr 24, 2023 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 first-quarter results May 1
MILWAUKEE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 1. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Apr 20, 2023 03:30 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on May 12, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2023.
Apr 20, 2023 02:59 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Feb 02, 2023 03:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces project to demonstrate long-duration organic flow battery storage
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company will lead a pilot project at its Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee to test a new form of long-duration energy storage.
Feb 02, 2023 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts 2022 results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $1.4 billion, or $4.45 per share, for 2022. This compares to earnings of $1.3 billion, or $4.11 per share, for 2021 — a year-over-year increase of 8.3 percent.
Jan 31, 2023 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to acquire 80% ownership of Samson I Solar Energy Center
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in the Samson I Solar Energy Center.
Jan 26, 2023 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2022 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Feb. 2
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, Feb. 2. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 19, 2023 01:45 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2023, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2023.
Jan 19, 2023 01:17 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend by 7.2 percent
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7.2 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 72.75 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.12 per share.
Dec 15, 2022 09:00 am ET
Apollo Funds Provide $200 Million to WEC Energy Group Renewable Portfolio
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that certain Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have purchased approximately $200 million of senior secured notes of WEC Infrastructure Wind Holding II LLC (“Wind Holding”)...
Dec 13, 2022 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend by 7.2 percent
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 78 cents per share in the first quarter of 2023. This would represent an increase of 5.25 cents per share, or 7.2 percent.
Nov 01, 2022 03:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group, EPRI complete world's first-of-its-kind hydrogen power test
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) and EPRI announced today the successful demonstration of blending hydrogen in a natural gas generator. The project is the first hydrogen power test of a utility-scale, grid-connected reciprocating engine generator in the world.
Nov 01, 2022 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $302.0 million, or 96 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2022 — up from $290.0 million, or 92 cents per share, in last year's third quarter.
Oct 31, 2022 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to acquire 80% ownership of Maple Flats Solar Energy Center
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in the Maple Flats Solar Energy Center. Located in Clay County, Illinois, the project is being developed by Invenergy — a leading global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions.
Oct 27, 2022 03:16 pm ET
ComEd, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas to Collaborate on Gas Meter Reading
The Illinois Commerce Commission today approved an innovative collaboration that enables Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to securely transmit natural gas meter data via ComEd’s smart grid communications network, creating new efficiencies and cost savings for gas customers and reducing carbon emissions. Together, the two natural gas providers serve more than 1 million customers, and the majority receive their electricity service from ComEd.
Oct 25, 2022 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2022 third-quarter results Nov. 1
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Nov. 1. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 20, 2022 01:50 pm ET
Ave Bie elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ave M. Bie, a business law, utilities and energy attorney, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). Her appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Oct 20, 2022 01:15 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on Jan. 13, 2023.
Oct 20, 2022 12:50 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Aug 29, 2022 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group's Climate Report and Corporate Responsibility Report highlight sustainable progress
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Climate Report. The Corporate Responsibility Report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, while the Climate Report further describes the company's governance, strategy and risk management related to climate change. Together, the reports demonstrate progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and the company's aggressive sustainability goals.
Aug 02, 2022 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports second-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $287.5 million, or 91 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2022 – up from $276.0 million, or 87 cents per share, in last year's second quarter.
Jul 26, 2022 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2022 second-quarter results Aug. 2
MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 2. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jul 21, 2022 03:00 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2022.
Jul 21, 2022 02:32 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Jun 23, 2022 09:00 am ET
We Energies announces new timeline for Oak Creek plant retirements
MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies announced today that the company plans to extend the operating lives of the four older units at its Oak Creek site. The expected retirement of Units 5 and 6 will be delayed by a year, until May 2024. Retirement of Units 7 and 8 will be delayed for approximately 18 months, until late in 2025.
May 25, 2022 11:00 am ET
Peoples Gas works with federal and state officials to pay off heating bills for customers who have low incomes
CHICAGO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Gas announced today that its customers who applied and qualified for heating assistance over the winter and spring will have all remaining past-due balances cleared and they will not be subject to disconnection. This marks the second straight heating season Peoples Gas customers with low-incomes have had their balances taken care of.
May 05, 2022 02:52 pm ET
Klappa, Lauber highlight a year of progress
MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) virtual annual meeting of stockholders today, Executive Chairman Gale Klappa and President and CEO Scott Lauber highlighted how the company is building a bridge to the future with aggressive environmental goals and a focus on affordable, reliable and clean energy. They also emphasized how the company's focus on efficiency and financial discipline — along with favorable weather and a solid economic recovery in the region — resulted in record net income and earnings per share.   
May 02, 2022 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $565.9 million, or $1.79 per share, for the first quarter of 2022 — up from $510.1 million, or $1.61 per share, for last year's first quarter.
Apr 28, 2022 02:00 pm ET
Clean energy investments and grid hardening part of We Energies rate plan
MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for electricity, natural gas and steam for 2023.
Apr 28, 2022 02:00 pm ET
Clean energy investments and grid hardening part of WPS rate plan
GREEN BAY, Wis., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for electricity and natural gas for 2023.
Apr 25, 2022 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2022 first-quarter results May 2
MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 2. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Apr 21, 2022 03:30 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on May 13, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2022.
Apr 21, 2022 03:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Apr 21, 2022 09:33 am ET
Urbint Partners with Wisconsin Public Service to Protect Natural Gas Infrastructure
WPS using Urbint Lens for Damage Prevention to focus equipment protection efforts
Mar 03, 2022 05:19 pm ET
Illinois Residents Sue Peoples Gas, Subsidiary of WEC, for Contaminating East Central Illinois’ Major Source of Water, According to FeganScott Law Firm
Today, a group of residents filed a class action lawsuit against natural gas provider Peoples Gas for neglecting to maintain wells that injected natural gas into underground storage in central Illinois and causing natural gas to leak into the local aquifer. The aquifer is one of Illinois’ most important groundwater resources, serving as the primary source of drinking water for more than 500,000 people in 15 Illinois counties and providing hundreds of millions of gallons of water per day to communities as well as agriculture, industry, and rural wells.
Feb 03, 2022 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts 2021 results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $4.11 per share, for 2021. This compares to earnings of $1.2 billion, or $3.79 per share, for 2020 — a year-over-year increase of 8.4 percent.
Jan 27, 2022 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2021 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Feb. 3
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, Feb. 3. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 20, 2022 02:15 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2022, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2022.
Jan 20, 2022 01:42 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend by 7.4 percent
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7.4 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.91 per share.
Dec 14, 2021 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group's Jayhawk Wind Farm goes into service
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the 190-megawatt Jayhawk Wind Farm in Bourbon and Crawford counties, Kansas, has achieved commercial operation.
Dec 02, 2021 12:36 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend by 7.4 percent
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 72.75 cents per share in the first quarter of 2022. This would represent an increase of 5 cents per share, or 7.4 percent.
Nov 02, 2021 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $290.0 million, or 92 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2021 — up from $266.8 million, or 84 cents per share, from last year's third quarter.
Oct 27, 2021 08:00 am ET
Integrys Holding Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer, Increase in Maximum Acceptance Amount and Initial Settlement of Tender Offer
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrys Holding, Inc. ("Integrys"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC), today announced the Early Tender Time (as defined below) results for its previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Acceptance Amount") of its 6.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2073 (the "Notes").  The Tender Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated October 7, 2021 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related
Oct 26, 2021 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2021 third-quarter results Nov. 2
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Nov. 2. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 25, 2021 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group Announces Leadership Appointments
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today took the next steps in the company's succession planning process, providing continuity and senior leadership for the next chapter of the company's growth, development and service to customers. 
Oct 21, 2021 02:30 pm ET
Tellock elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Glen E. Tellock, a veteran business leader with experience in both public and private companies, has been elected to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC).  His appointment is effective January 1, 2022.
Oct 21, 2021 12:45 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2021, to stockholders of record on Nov. 12, 2021. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2022.
Oct 21, 2021 12:13 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 67.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Oct 19, 2021 04:15 pm ET
Integrys Holding announces increase in consideration for Tender Offer and New Early Tender Time
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrys Holding, Inc. ("Integrys"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC), today announced that it has increased the tender offer consideration for its pending offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $150 million aggregate principal amount (as such amount may be increased or decreased by Integrys pursuant to the terms of the Tender Offer, the "Maximum Acceptance Amount") of its 6.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2073 (the "Notes"). 
Oct 07, 2021 09:00 am ET
Integrys Holding Commences Capped Tender Offer for 6.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2073
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrys Holding, Inc. ("Integrys"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC), today announced that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $150 million aggregate principal amount (as such amount may be increased or decreased by Integrys pursuant to the terms of the Tender Offer, the "Maximum Acceptance Amount") of its 6.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2073 (the "Notes").  The Tender Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated October 7, 2
Oct 05, 2021 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group joins effort to expand electric vehicle charging across the Midwest
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) is joining utility companies across the Midwest to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options for drivers. The company has signed on to a multi-state effort to build and grow EV infrastructure.
Aug 05, 2021 02:00 pm ET
United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF). UNEF aims to support small, Black and brown-led nonprofits predominantly located on the city's south and west sides and south suburban region, and connect them to new investment opportunities. Each of the 10 grantees will be awarded $50,000 of unrestricted funds over a two-year cycle to be used according to the needs of each nonprofit. 
Aug 03, 2021 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports second-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $276.0 million, or 87 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2021 – up from $241.6 million, or 76 cents per share, for the second quarter last year.
Jul 27, 2021 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2021 second-quarter results Aug. 3
MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 3. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jul 27, 2021 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to acquire 90% ownership of Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center
MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire a 90% ownership interest in the Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center. Located in McLean County, Illinois, the project is being developed by Invenergy — a leading global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions.
Jul 26, 2021 09:30 am ET
WEC Energy Group Corporate Responsibility Report highlights commitment to affordable, reliable and clean energy
MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and sustainability goals.
Jul 15, 2021 03:15 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2021, to stockholders of record on Aug. 13, 2021. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2021, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2021.
Jul 15, 2021 02:49 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 67.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Jul 13, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Peoples Gas honored as one of nation's most trusted energy companies
CHICAGO, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Peoples Gas is being recognized as one of the nation's top energy companies for exceptional customer service and communication. The company has been named a 2021 Most Trusted Utility Brand in a nationwide study by Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm. Peoples Gas received the second-highest Brand Trust Index score in the Midwest among natural gas service-only utilities. 
Jul 13, 2021 12:00 pm ET
We Energies named the nation's most trusted energy company by business customers
MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies is being recognized as the nation's top energy company by the businesses it serves. We Energies received the highest score on the 2021 Trusted Business Partner Brand Trust Index in a nationwide study by Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm.
Jul 13, 2021 12:00 pm ET
WPS honored as one of nation's most trusted energy companies
GREEN BAY, Wisc., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is being recognized as one of the nation's top energy companies for exceptional customer service and communication. WPS has been named a 2021 Most Trusted Utility Brand in a nationwide study by Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm.
Feb 16, 2021 03:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan for Wisconsin's first large-scale solar and battery storage project
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today proposed plans for a new 310-megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage project. If approved, the Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County would be the largest facility of its kind in Wisconsin.
Feb 04, 2021 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts strong 2020 results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $1.20 billion, or $3.79 per share, for 2020. This compares to earnings of $1.13 billion, or $3.58 per share, for 2019.
Feb 03, 2021 02:49 pm ET
Peoples Gas is 'most improved' brand in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2020 Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction study
CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Gas is the most improved brand in customer satisfaction among natural gas utilities in the J.D. Power 2020 Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The company earned an overall satisfaction index score of 822 in the Midwest, an improvement of 53 points over its 2019 score.
Jan 28, 2021 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2020 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Feb. 4
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2020 fourth-quarter and year-end earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, Feb. 4. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 21, 2021 02:20 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2021, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2021. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2021, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2021.
Jan 21, 2021 01:54 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 67.75 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7.1 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 63.25 cents a share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.71 a share.
Jan 19, 2021 09:01 am ET
Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm Achieves Commercial Operation
LA CROSSE, Wis., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avangrid Renewables, LLC, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) completed commissioning of the 154.8 megawatt (MW) Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm on January 5, 2021. The facility's 56 wind turbines are located in Deuel County, S.D., northeast of Brookings. The facility is owned by Tatanka Ridge Wind, LLC, which is jointly owned by Avangrid Renewables (15%) and WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) (85%).
Dec 03, 2020 01:15 pm ET
Garcia-Thomas elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cristy Garcia-Thomas, chief external affairs officer for Advocate Aurora Health Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), effective Jan. 1. 
Dec 03, 2020 12:16 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend by 7.1 percent
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 67.75 cents per share in the first quarter of 2021. This would represent an increase of 4.5 cents per share. 
Nov 03, 2020 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $266.8 million, or 84 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2020 — up from $234.3 million, or 74 cents per share, for last year's third quarter.
Oct 27, 2020 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2020 third-quarter results Nov. 3
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2020 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Nov. 3. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 15, 2020 02:38 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2020, to stockholders of record on Nov. 13, 2020. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2021, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2021.
Oct 15, 2020 02:18 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 63.25 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Aug 04, 2020 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports second-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $241.6 million, or 76 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2020 — up from $235.7 million, or 74 cents per share, for the second quarter last year.
Jul 30, 2020 10:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group aims for carbon neutral electric generation by 2050
MILWAUKEE, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced new environmental goals that call for the company's electric generation fleet to be net carbon neutral by 2050. The company is also targeting an interim goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 70 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The goals are detailed in the company's Corporate Responsibility Report, released today.
Jul 28, 2020 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2020 second-quarter results Aug. 4
MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2020 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 4. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jul 28, 2020 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to acquire 85% ownership in Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm
MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire an 85% ownership interest in Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm, under construction in Deuel County, South Dakota.
Jul 16, 2020 02:30 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2020, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2020. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2020, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2020.
Jul 16, 2020 02:01 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 63.25 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Jul 07, 2020 10:30 am ET
We Energies Foundation donates $100,000 to Milwaukee 'Rebuild and Revitalize' effort
MILWAUKEE, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies and its parent company, WEC Energy Group, announced a $100,000 donation today to help local businesses that sustained damage during recent protests. The grant money will be provided by the We Energies Foundation to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Community Foundation's Rebuild and Revitalize fund.
Jul 01, 2020 01:47 pm ET
Peoples Gas named a most trusted utility brand in national survey for second year running
CHICAGO, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Peoples Gas has been named one of Escalent's top "Most Trusted Brands" in its Cogent Syndicated Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement residential study.
Jun 18, 2020 05:19 pm ET
WEC Energy Group recommends rejection of mini-tender offer from TRC Capital Corporation
MILWAUKEE, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) has been notified of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation ("TRC") to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of WEC Energy Group Stock at a price of $88.88 per share in cash. TRC's offer price is approximately 4.28 percent lower than the WEC Energy Group common stock closing price on June 5, 2020 ($92.85), the last trading day prior to the commencement of the offer, and lower than today's closing price of $89.86.
May 06, 2020 03:01 pm ET
Klappa, Fletcher cite milestones in network reliability, carbon reduction and financial performance at annual meeting
MILWAUKEE, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) virtual annual meeting of stockholders today, Executive Chairman Gale Klappa and President and CEO Kevin Fletcher highlighted the work of more than 7,000 employees across the region, who are providing essential energy service during the COVID-19 health crisis. They also emphasized that 2019 was "another year of solid results," pointing to achievements in financial performance, network reliability and infrastructure upgrades.
May 04, 2020 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group reports first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $452.5 million, or $1.43 per share, for the first quarter of 2020 – up from $420.1 million, or $1.33 per share, for the first quarter of 2019.
Apr 27, 2020 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2020 first-quarter results May 4
MILWAUKEE, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2020 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 4. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Apr 20, 2020 08:50 am ET
WEC Energy Group changes 2020 Annual Meeting to virtual format
MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that the company will hold a virtual-only 2020 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m. Central/2:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Apr 16, 2020 02:20 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2020, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2020. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2020, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2020.
Apr 16, 2020 01:55 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 63.25 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Apr 14, 2020 01:00 pm ET
Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas contribute more than $1 million to service organizations in response to COVID-19 crisis
CHICAGO, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas will contribute more than $ 1 million in funding, as well as personal protective equipment, to help 42 community organizations across the region provide vital services in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Apr 14, 2020 10:00 am ET
The foundations of We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service commit $1 million to COVID-19 relief effort
MILWAUKEE and GREEN BAY, Wis., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced today they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.
Apr 02, 2020 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces new leadership appointments
MILWAUKEE, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking the next steps in the company's long-term succession planning process, the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced the following appointments. 
Mar 25, 2020 08:59 am ET
WEC Energy Group update on 2020 Annual Meeting
MILWAUKEE, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) announced today that the company is working on alternative arrangements for the 2020 Annual Meeting that will take place May 6.
Mar 19, 2020 09:31 am ET
Thinking about trading options or stock in Costco, 51job, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, or WEC Energy?
NEW YORK, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for COST, JOBS, LMT, TSLA, and WEC.
Nov 06, 2019 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $234.3 million, or 74 cents per share for the third quarter of 2019. This compares to earnings of $233.2 million, or 74 cents per share for last year's third quarter.
Oct 30, 2019 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to Announce Third-Quarter Results Nov. 6
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2019 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Wednesday, Nov 6. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 17, 2019 12:09 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2019. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2020, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2020.
Oct 17, 2019 11:47 am ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 59 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Oct 01, 2019 09:00 am ET
Green joins WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria C. Green officially joined the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today, following her election in July.
Sep 03, 2019 09:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to acquire 80% ownership in Thunderhead Wind Energy Center
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Thunderhead Wind Energy Center. The project is being developed in Antelope and Wheeler counties, Nebraska by Invenergy -- a leading developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions.  Commercial operation is expected to begin by the end of 2020.
Aug 05, 2019 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts second-quarter and first-half results
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $235.7 million, or 74 cents per share for the second quarter of 2019 — up from $231 million, or 73 cents per share for the second quarter last year.
Aug 01, 2019 05:03 pm ET
We Energies, MGE announce plan for expanded solar partnership
MILWAUKEE and MADISON, Wis., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies and Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), have announced a new partnership to acquire the remaining 150 megawatts (MW) of the Badger Hollow Solar Farm. We Energies and MGE filed a joint application today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. We Energies will own 100 MW, and MGE will own 50 MW.
Jul 29, 2019 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce second quarter and first-half results Aug. 5
MILWAUKEE, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2019 second quarter and first-half earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, Aug. 5. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jul 18, 2019 02:10 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2019. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2019, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2019.
Jul 18, 2019 01:46 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 59 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Jul 16, 2019 08:00 am ET
Wells Fargo & Co. to Host Earnings Call
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2019 / Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) will be discussing their earnings results in their 2019 Second Quarter Earnings to be held on July 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Jul 10, 2019 03:44 pm ET
WEC Energy Group Corporate Responsibility Report highlights commitment to environment and community
MILWAUKEE, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group today released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and sustainability goals.
May 02, 2019 12:24 pm ET
Klappa, Fletcher cite milestones in financial performance, network reliability and generation reshaping at annual meeting
MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Executive Chairman Gale Klappa and President and CEO Kevin Fletcher described 2018 as "another year of significant progress," pointing to achievements in financial performance, network reliability and infrastructure upgrades.
Apr 25, 2019 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $420.1 million, or $1.33 per share for the first quarter of 2019 - up from $390.1 million, or $1.23 per share for the first quarter of 2018.
Apr 18, 2019 04:50 pm ET
WEC Energy Group report details pathway to cleaner energy future
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group unveiled a report on the company's strategy to reduce costs to customers, preserve fuel diversity and reduce carbon emissions through changes to its generation fleet.
Apr 18, 2019 02:30 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2019. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2019, to stockholders of record on July 12, 2019.
Apr 18, 2019 02:15 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 59 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Apr 18, 2019 10:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2019 first-quarter financial results April 25
MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2019 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, April 25. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Apr 11, 2019 04:47 pm ET
Peoples Gas named among 'easiest to do business with' in national residential customer brand study
CHICAGO, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Gas was recognized by its customers as one the easiest utilities in the nation with which to conduct business in the 2019 Cogent Reports Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement™: Residential study.
Mar 13, 2019 01:00 pm ET
We Energies Expands AMI Deployment and Extends Services Contract with Landis+Gyr
ATLANTA, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr (SWISS: LAND.SW) announced an agreement with We Energies, a subsidiary of the WEC Energy Group, that significantly expands the utility's advanced metering deployment and extends the services contract for AMI system operation.
Feb 12, 2019 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts strong 2018 results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $1.06 billion, or $3.34 per share, for 2018. This compares to earnings of $1.20 billion, or $3.79 per share, for 2017. The 2017 results include earnings from recurring operations of $3.14 per share and the net impact of one-time, non-cash adjustments totaling 65 cents per share. These one-time adjustments reflect the application of the 2017 tax law to the company's non-utility assets and to the assets of the parent company.
Feb 05, 2019 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2018 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Feb. 12
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2018 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Feb. 12. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 22, 2019 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group appoints four industry veterans to Office of the Chair
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today established an Office of the Chair to provide senior leadership for the next chapter of the company's growth, development and service to customers.
Jan 17, 2019 12:45 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2019. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2019, to stockholders of record on April 12, 2019.
Jan 17, 2019 12:21 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 59 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 6.8 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 55.25 cents a share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.36 a share.
Jan 08, 2019 07:30 am ET
WEC Energy Group acquires 80 percent ownership in Coyote Ridge Wind Farm
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has acquired an 80 percent ownership interest in Coyote Ridge Wind Farm, under construction in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Dec 06, 2018 02:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 59 cents per share in the first quarter of 2019. This would represent an increase of 3.75 cents per share or 6.8 percent over the current quarterly rate. 
Nov 29, 2018 08:00 am ET
We Energies named 'Best in Midwest' for keeping the lights on
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth year in a row, We Energies has received the ReliabilityOne™ Award in the Midwest for the superior reliability of its electric system. This marks the 11th time in the past 13 years that the company has been recognized as the most reliable utility in the region.
Nov 07, 2018 07:40 am ET
Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within W&T Offshore, Gibraltar Industries, Globalstar, BlackRock Capital Investment, New Media Investment Group, and WEC Energy Group — Discovering Underlying F
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI), Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROCK),...
Oct 31, 2018 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $233.2 million, or $0.74 per share, for the third quarter of 2018. This compares to earnings of $215.4 million, or $0.68 per share, for the third quarter of 2017.
Oct 24, 2018 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group to announce 2018 third-quarter financial results Oct. 31
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2018 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Wednesday, Oct. 31. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Oct 18, 2018 12:15 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2018, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2018. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2019, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2019.
Oct 18, 2018 11:54 am ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 55.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Oct 09, 2018 04:11 pm ET
Fletcher named President of WEC Energy Group
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it has elected Kevin Fletcher as President of the company. The appointment is effective immediately.
Oct 09, 2018 04:10 pm ET
Leverett resigns as WEC Energy Group President; will remain on board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that Allen Leverett, who has been on medical leave since suffering a stroke last October, has decided to resign his position as President of the company, but will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors.
Oct 01, 2018 05:12 pm ET
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Aug 28, 2018 01:58 pm ET
WEC Energy Group supports industry initiative to enhance environmental, social and governance reporting
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote consistency in sustainability reporting across the electric utility sector, WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) is participating in the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI's) Version 1 release of a reporting template for environmental, social and governance (ESG) information. The company previously supported the template's pilot release in 2017.
Aug 01, 2018 12:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group releases 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group today released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its subsidiary companies on major projects and sustainability goals.
Jul 31, 2018 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts strong second-quarter and first-half results
MILWAUKEE, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $231 million or $0.73 per share for the second quarter of 2018. This compares to earnings of $199.1 million or $0.63 per share for the second quarter of 2017.
Jul 24, 2018 11:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2018 second-quarter earnings news release and conference call information
MILWAUKEE, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2018 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, July 31. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Jul 19, 2018 03:09 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2018, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2018. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on Oct. 12, 2018.
Jul 19, 2018 03:07 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 55.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Jun 28, 2018 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces agreement to acquire 80 percent ownership in Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center
MILWAUKEE, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced an agreement to acquire an 80 percent ownership interest in the Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center located in Henry County, Illinois.
Jun 15, 2018 08:20 am ET
Report: Exploring Fundamental Drivers Behind Two Harbors Investments, Fortive, WEC Energy Group, LightPath Technologies, Synchronoss Technologies, and Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina S.A. — N
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Two Harbors Investments Corp (NYSE:TWO), Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV),...
Jun 05, 2018 02:48 pm ET
WEC Energy Group honored with EEI's 2018 Emergency Assistance Award for Puerto Rico Power Restoration following Hurricane Maria
SAN DIEGO, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented WEC Energy Group with the association's special 2018 Emergency Assistance Award for its contributions to the emergency power restoration mission in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. The devastating Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017, impacting all critical infrastructure, damaging at least 80 percent of the island's energy grid, and leaving all island residents without power.
May 03, 2018 12:30 pm ET
Klappa cites milestones in financial performance, network reliability, and infrastructure improvements at annual meeting
MILWAUKEE, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Chairman and Chief Executive Gale Klappa described 2017 as "another year of progress," pointing to significant achievements in financial performance, network reliability, infrastructure upgrades and a reshaping of its generation fleet.
May 01, 2018 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income of $390.1 million, or $1.23 per share, for the first quarter of 2018 – up from $356.6 million, or $1.12 per share, for the first quarter of 2017.
Apr 24, 2018 02:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2018 first-quarter earnings news release and conference call information
MILWAUKEE, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2018 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, May 1. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Apr 19, 2018 02:05 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2018, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2018. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on July 13, 2018.
Apr 19, 2018 01:31 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 55.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Apr 19, 2018 07:45 am ET
Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within BIOHAVEN PHARM, WEC Energy Group, Axon Enterprise, Tutor Perini, Waste Management, and Twenty-First Century Fox — New Research Empha
NEW YORK, April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of BIOHAVEN PHARM (NYSE:BHVN), WEC Energy Group,...
Mar 14, 2018 10:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group recognized nationally for research and development
MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Several WEC Energy Group employees recently received Technology Transfer Awards from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for their achievements in research and development. The majority of the group was honored for an innovative project to prevent bat fatalities at We Energies' Blue Sky Green Field Wind Energy Center.
Feb 08, 2018 08:30 am ET
Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Canada Goose, Two Harbors Investments, Edgewell Personal Care Company, WEC Energy Group, and Avery De
NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT),...
Jan 31, 2018 06:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts strong 2017 results
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $1.20 billion or $3.79 per share for 2017. This compares to earnings of $939 million or $2.96 per share for 2016.
Jan 24, 2018 11:34 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces date for 2017 earnings results and conference call
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2017 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Wednesday, Jan. 31. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.
Jan 22, 2018 01:08 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors on Jan. 22 declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2018, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2018. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 a share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2018, to stockholders of record on April 13, 2018.
Jan 18, 2018 12:24 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 55.25 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 6.25 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 52 cents a share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.21 a share. 
Jan 10, 2018 12:00 pm ET
Cunningham elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Danny L. Cunningham, retired partner and chief risk officer of Deloitte & Touche LLP, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), effective immediately, and will serve on the Audit and Oversight Committee. 
Jan 04, 2018 12:00 am ET
Wisconsin Public Service Selects Landis+Gyr for Electric and Gas AMI Deployment
ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr (LAND.SW), a global leader in transforming the way energy is delivered and managed, has been selected by Wisconsin Public Service Company (WPS) to provide a multi-purpose Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network platform for advanced metering and grid modernization.
Dec 07, 2017 03:34 pm ET
Farrow elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- William M. Farrow III, organizer, chief executive officer, president and director of Urban Partnership Bank in Chicago, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), effective Jan. 1, 2018. 
Dec 07, 2017 01:09 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces plan to increase dividend
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 55.25 cents per share in the first quarter of 2018.  This would represent an increase of 3.25 cents per share or 6.25 percent over the current quarterly rate. 
Nov 30, 2017 08:10 am ET
We Energies named America's best at keeping the lights on
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies has received the 2017 ReliabilityOne™ National Reliability Award for superior reliability of its electric system. This is the third time the company has been recognized as the most reliable utility in America. We Energies also won the ReliabilityOne National Award in 2004 and 2013.
Nov 20, 2017 07:40 am ET
Recent Analysis Shows Fortive, Raymond James Financial, Arthur J. Gallagher, Edgewell Personal Care, WEC Energy Group, and Avery Dennison Market Influences — Renewed Outlook, Key Drivers of Growth
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV), Raymond James Financial,...
Oct 31, 2017 05:00 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors on Oct. 23 declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2017, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2017. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 a share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on Jan. 12, 2018.
Oct 26, 2017 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts third-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $215.4 million, or 68 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2017. This compares to $217.0 million, or 68 cents per share, for the third quarter last year.
Oct 19, 2017 02:34 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 52 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Oct 19, 2017 01:00 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2017 third-quarter earnings news release and conference call
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2017  /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2017 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Thursday, Oct. 26. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Oct 12, 2017 06:22 pm ET
A statement from WEC Energy Group
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen L. Leverett, Chief Executive Officer of WEC Energy Group, is currently hospitalized and receiving medical treatment as he recovers from an apparent stroke.  On Oct. 12, the Board of Directors of the company appointed Gale E. Klappa to serve as CEO on an interim basis, until Mr. Leverett can return to his normal duties.
Jul 26, 2017 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts second-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income of $199.1 million, or $0.63 per share, for the second quarter of 2017 ‒ up from $181.4 million, or $0.57 per share, for the second quarter of 2016.
Jul 20, 2017 04:19 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2017, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2017.  The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 a share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2017, to stockholders of record on Oct. 13, 2017.
Jul 20, 2017 04:18 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 52 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Jul 19, 2017 03:12 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2017 second-quarter earnings news release and conference call
MILWAUKEE, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2017 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Wednesday, July 26. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Jun 27, 2017 07:13 pm ET
Mayor Emanuel Joins Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to Celebrate the Grand Opening of its New Training Center in Little Village
CHICAGO, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas President and CEO Charles Matthews; Alderman Ricardo Muñoz (22nd); Illinois State Senator Martin Sandoval and other community leaders in celebrating the grand opening of Peoples Energy Training Center, a new utilities training center in the Little Village. The state-of-the-art facility will provide annual training to more than 1,600 utility workers and fire officials across the region, while also providing much-needed vocational programming to help prepare Chicago Public Schools (CPS) stude
Jun 07, 2017 09:00 am ET
Peoples Gas Contributes $5 Million to Chicago's Navy Pier for Sustainable Welcome Pavilion
CHICAGO, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Navy Pier, one of the top nonprofit cultural destinations in the Midwest, will receive a gift of $5 million from Peoples Gas. The donation will fund the future Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion in Polk Bros Park, the entryway to Navy Pier's 50-acre cultural district. The gift honors a 100-year partnership with Navy Pier, one of the company's first commercial customers. The organizations also share proud histories of community service through a range of cultural and civic activities.
May 04, 2017 01:03 pm ET
Leverett cites safety performance, customer satisfaction, financial achievements and infrastructure improvements at WEC Energy Group annual meeting
MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE: WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, President and Chief Executive Officer Allen Leverett highlighted 2016 accomplishments and milestones, including the following highlights:
May 02, 2017 08:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts first-quarter results
MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) recorded net income of $356.6 million, or $1.12 per share, for the first quarter of 2017 - up from $346.2 million, or $1.09 per share, for the first quarter of 2016.
Apr 25, 2017 01:58 pm ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2017 first-quarter earnings news release and conference call
MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2017 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, May 2. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Apr 20, 2017 03:17 pm ET
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2017, to stockholders of record on May 12, 2017. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 a share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2017, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2017.
Apr 20, 2017 03:06 pm ET
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 52 cents per share on the company's common stock. 
Mar 04, 2017 09:00 am ET
Over 120 Peoples Gas 'plungers' will make a splash for Chicago Special Olympics March 5
CHICAGO, March 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 120 individuals representing Peoples Gas are ready to brave the frigid Lake Michigan waters and make a huge splash during the Chicago Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5, at North Avenue Beach to benefit Special Olympics.
Feb 01, 2017 07:00 am ET
WEC Energy Group posts 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year results
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) today recorded net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $194.4 million, or 61 cents per share, for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared with $179.3 million, or 57 cents per share, for the fourth quarter of 2015. WEC Energy Group was formed on June 29, 2015, when Wisconsin Energy completed the acquisition of Integrys.
Jan 25, 2017 10:17 am ET
WEC Energy Group announces 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release and conference call
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings news release before the stock market opens Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. 
Jan 19, 2017 02:35 pm ET
WEC Energy Group raises quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 52 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 5.1 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 49.50 cents a share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.08 a share. 

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