<PAGE> Exhibit A
NEES Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Thousands of Dollars)
As of September 30, 2000
(Unaudited, Subject to Adjustment)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash $ 112
Asset held for sale-AllEnergy 136,505
Other current assets 939
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Total current assets 137,556
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Goodwill, net of amortization 26,663
Deferred federal and state income taxes 818
Other assets 2
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Total other assets 27,483
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Total assets $165,039
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LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 5
Parent company's investment:
Subordinated notes payable to parent 175,522
Common stock, par value $1 per share 1
Other paid-in capital (7,107)
Accumulated deficit (382)
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Total parent company's investment 165,034
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Total liabilities and parent company's investment $165,039
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