New Appointments, Dividends, Conference Call Schedules, and Mixed Results in the Utilities Sector - Research Report on Alliant Energy, Pepco Holdings, Aqua America, ITC Holdings, and Endesa Chile

NEW YORK, August 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR), ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC), and Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (NYSE: EOC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Alliant Energy Corporation Research Report

On July 29, 2013, Alliant Energy Corporation (Alliant Energy) announced that Susan D. Whiting, Vice Chairman of Nielsen, was appointed as the new Director of Alliant Energy. Commenting on the appointment, Patricia L. Kampling, Chairman, President and CEO of the Company, said, "She brings a wealth of experience in customer relations, communications and marketing, government and public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and diversity initiatives."  The Full Research Report on Alliant Energy Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-30/LNT]

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Pepco Holdings, Inc. Research Report

On July 25, 2013, Pepco Holdings, Inc. (Pepco Holdings) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend on common stock of $0.27 per share. The Company reported that the dividend will be payable on September 30, 2013, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2013. The Full Research Report on Pepco Holdings, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-30/POM]

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Aqua America, Inc. Research Report

On July 17, 2013, Aqua America, Inc. (Aqua America) announced that it will release its Q2 2013 financial results on August 7, 2013. On the same day, the Company will host a conference call with financial analysts at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. Aqua America informed that the conference call will be webcast live over the Internet via Aqua America's website. The Full Research Report on Aqua America, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-30/WTR]

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ITC Holdings Corp. Research Report

On July 24, 2013, ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC Holdings) reported financial results for Q2 2013. The Company's operating revenues for Q2 2013 was $229.8 million, up 16.4% YoY. Q2 2013 reported net income was $47.4 million, or $0.90 per diluted common share, compared to $42.4 million, or $0.81 per diluted common share in Q2 2012. Commenting on the results, Joseph L. Welch, Chairman, President and CEO of ITC Holdings, said, "This quarter proved to be active on all fronts, both for our stand-alone business as well as for our transaction with Entergy." He further added, "Despite the impact of continuing inclement weather, we are making solid progress on our stand-alone plans for 2013 and remain poised to meet our overall objectives for the year." For full-year 2013, the Company affirmed its operating EPS guidance of $4.80 to $5.00, excluding any impact of the Entergy transaction. The Full Research Report on ITC Holdings Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-30/ITC]

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Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA Research Report

On July 24, 2013, Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (Endesa Chile) released its results for H1 2013. The Company reported power generation of 24,041.4 GWh during H1 2013, down 5.5% YoY due to lower generation levels in Argentina. Energy sales during H1 2013 was 27,327.1 GWh, compared to 28,745.8 GWh in H1 2012. Revenues of Ch$1.0 trillion were down 9.9% YoY due to lower energy sales. During H1 2013, EBITDA grew 9.6% YoY to Ch$382.4 billion. Also, the Company's net income attributable to the controlling shareholder was Ch$100.1 billion, reflecting a decline of 1.3% YoY. The Full Research Report on Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-30/EOC]

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