SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2010 – Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) updated its earnings outlook in advance of its financial analyst conference today in San Diego.
The company reaffirmed earnings-per-share guidance for 2010 of $4.25 to $4.50 and, for 2011, of $4.35 to $4.65. For 2014, the company set an earnings-per-share target of $5.10 to $5.40.
During a live webcast at 12 p.m. EDT today, Donald E. Felsinger, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra Energy, and other key executives will provide an update on Sempra Energy’s strategic plan.
At the conference, Sempra Energy officials also will detail the company’s capital-expenditure plan and forecasted earnings by business unit. From 2010 through 2014, the company expects annual capital expenditures and investments to average approximately $2.9 billion.
Internet users may listen to the live webcast at www.sempra.com by clicking on the “Investor” section and also find conference presentation slides at the same location. A replay of the conference will be available on the site 24 hours after the conference.
Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2009 revenues of more than $8 billion. The Sempra Energy companies’ 13,800 employees serve more than 29 million consumers worldwide.
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