<PAGE> Exhibit A
NEES Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Thousands of Dollars)
As of June 30, 2000
(Unaudited, Subject to Adjustment)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash $ 29
Accounts receivable from affiliates 59
Asset held for sale-AllEnergy 159,253
Other current assets 381
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Total current assets 159,722
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Goodwill, net of amortization 12,623
Deferred federal and state income taxes 818
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Total other assets 13,441
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Total assets $173,163
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LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION
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Parent company's investment:
Subordinated notes payable to parent 180,472
Common stock, par value $1 per share 1
Other paid-in capital (7,107)
Accumulated deficit (203)
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Total parent company's investment 173,163
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Total liabilities and parent company's investment $173,163
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