<PAGE> Exhibit A
NEES Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Thousands of Dollars)
As of March 31, 2000
(Unaudited, Subject to Adjustment)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash $ 29
Accounts receivable from affiliates 2
Asset held for sale-AllEnergy 190,253
Other current assets 1,077
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Total current assets 191,361
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Goodwill, net of amortization 12,783
Deferred federal and state income taxes 818
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Total other assets 13,601
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Total assets $204,962
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LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable to affiliates 47
Parent company's investment:
Subordinated notes payable to parent 212,047
Common stock, par value $1 per share 1
Other paid-in capital (7,107)
Accumulated deficit (26)
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Total parent company's investment 204,915
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Total liabilities and parent company's investment $204,962
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