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- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2290 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on June 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of June 22, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 22, 2026. The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Green Redeemable Perp
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2280 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 20, 2026. The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetua
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2270 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 2% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its fourth quarter 2024 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Dec. 22, 2025.
- Vistra Marks Next Step in Acquisition of Gas Generation Fleet with Approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionIRVING, Texas, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today announced it has received regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its previously announced acquisition of certain subsidiaries owning seven modern natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The transaction remains on track to close this quarter or Q1 2026. The acquisition, first announced in May, would add approximately 2,600 megawatts of capacity from five combined-cycle gas turbine plants and two combustion turbine plants to Vistra's diverse gen
- Vistra Announces Plans to Build New Gas-Fueled Dispatchable Power Units in the Permian BasinProject will bring Vistra's investment to 3,100 megawatts since 2020 IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) today announced that it is moving forward with the next phase of its capital plan to support grid reliability in Texas. In 2024, the company identified more than $1 billion worth of potential capital additions in generation capacity within the Texas ERCOT market by 2028 if market conditions were supportive. Now, based on customer demand and to meet West Texas' growing power needs, particularly the state's expanding oil and natural gas industries, Vistra has reached a final investment decision on a key element of this plan and confirms it will build two
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2260 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 3% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its third quarter 2024 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Sept. 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of Sept. 19, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Sept. 19, 2025.
- Vistra to Acquire Natural Gas Assets, Building on Industry-Leading Generation Portfolio to Better Serve CustomersHighlights Transaction includes approximately 2,600 megawatts of modern natural gas generation assets at an attractive price of approximately $743/kW of capacity.Acquisition is expected to deliver Ongoing Operations AFCFbG1 accretion in year one following closing.Reiterating previously communicated capital allocation plan, including long-term net leverage target of less than 3x2, the expected return of capital to shareholders by way of the planned $300 million in annual dividends and at least $1 billion of share repurchases each year.IRVING, Texas, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire seven modern natural
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2250 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 3% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its second quarter 2024 dividend. The common dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of June 18, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 18, 2025.
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2235 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 20, 2025. The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpet
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2215 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Dec. 20, 2024. Additionally, the board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual
- Vistra to Acquire Equity Interests of Vistra Vision LLC from Minority InvestorsVistra to become the sole owner of Vistra Vision Highlights Transaction, consisting of the acquisition of the entire 15% equity interest in Vistra Vision currently owned by affiliates of Nuveen and Avenue, is expected to close on Dec. 31, 2024.Net present value cash purchase price, which will be paid in installments over two years from the closing date, of $3.085 billion1, subject to adjustment based on the amount of Vistra Vision dividends received by the minority investors prior to closing.Increases upside related to nuclear, solar, and battery assets, as well as its retail business currently majority owned and operated by Vistra.Transaction is expected to significantly exceed the company'
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2195 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 7% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its third quarter 2023 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Sept. 30, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of Sept 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Sept. 20, 2024. The board o
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 7% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its second quarter 2023 dividend. The common dividend is payable on June 28, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of June 19, 2024. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 18, 2024. The board of d
- Vistra Announces Final Results of Cash Tender Offer for Remaining TRA Rights, Resulting in Only 2% of Aggregate TRA Rights Remaining Following SettlementIRVING, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) ("Vistra" or the "Company") announced today the results to date of its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all outstanding rights (the "TRA Rights") for the benefit of registered holders ("Holders") to receive payments from the Company related to certain tax benefits that were issued pursuant to that certain Tax Receivable Agreement, dated Oct. 3, 2016, by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company, as transfer agent, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of D
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 9% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its first quarter 2023 dividend. The common dividend is payable on March 29, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 19, 2024. The board o
- Vistra Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offer for Remaining TRA Rights, Resulting in Only 4% of Aggregate TRA Rights Remaining Following SettlementIRVING, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) ("Vistra" or the "Company") announced today the results to date of its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all outstanding rights (the "TRA Rights") for the benefit of registered holders ("Holders") to receive payments from the Company related to certain tax benefits that were issued pursuant to that certain Tax Receivable Agreement, dated Oct. 3, 2016, by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company, as transfer agent, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of D
- Vistra Announces Cash Tender Offer for Remaining TRA RightsIRVING, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all outstanding rights (the "TRA Rights") for the benefit of registered holders ("Holders") to receive payments from the Company related to certain tax benefits that were issued pursuant to that certain Tax Receivable Agreement, dated October 3, 2016, by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company, as transfer agent, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2023, by an
- Vistra Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offer for Senior Secured NotesIRVING, Texas, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) ("Vistra") announced today the pricing terms of its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") to purchase a portion of Vistra's outstanding 3.550% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 ("3.550% 2024 Notes"), 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 ("4.875% 2024 Notes") and 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 ("5.125% 2025 Notes" and, together with the 3.550% 2024 Notes and 4.875% 2024 Notes, the "Notes") up to an aggregate principal amount that will not result in an aggregate purchase price that exceeds $750,000,000 (the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in
- Vistra Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offer for Senior Secured NotesIRVING, Texas, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) ("Vistra") announced today the results to date of its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") to purchase a portion of Vistra's outstanding 3.550% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 ("3.550% 2024 Notes"), 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 ("4.875% 2024 Notes") and 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 ("5.125% 2025 Notes" and, together with the 3.550% 2024 Notes and 4.875% 2024 Notes, the "Notes") up to an aggregate principal amount that will not result in an aggregate purchase price that exceeds $750,000,000 (the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth i
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2060 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximately 12% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its third quarter 2022 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Sept. 29, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of Sept. 20, 2023. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Sept. 19, 2023. The boar
- Vistra Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Responsible Transformation & DecarbonizationIRVING, Texas, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) recently published its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued efforts to play a key role in a responsible energy transition, deliver innovative solutions for its retail electricity customers, and grow an inclusive company culture that attracts top industry talent. "Our industry witnessed an enormous amount of change in 2022, and Vistra was able to navigate the opportunities and challenges by staying true to our strategic roadmap – executing the plans and commitments that make our company a resilient ente
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series B Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.204 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents an ~15% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its second quarter 2022 dividend. The common dividend is payable on June 30, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of June 21, 2023. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 20, 2023. The board of directors al
- Vistra Reports PJM Auction Results for 2024/2025 Planning YearIRVING, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today reported its results from the PJM capacity auction for 2024/2025 planning year: the company cleared a total of 6,905 megawatts (MW) at a weighted average clearing price of $43.25 per megawatt-day, equating to approximately $109 million in capacity revenue for the 2024/2025 planning year. Including Vistra's incremental revenue of approximately $11-15 million from existing retail and other third-party bilateral sales above the capacity auction clearing price, Vistra's total estimated revenues for the 2024/2025 planning year as of Feb. 28, 2023 are projected to be approximately $120-124 million.
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1975 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents a ~16% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its first quarter 2022 dividend. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of March 22, 2023. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 21, 2023. The board of director
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series B Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.193 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter, and together with dividends paid in the first, second, and third quarters, ~$300 million cumulatively in 2022. This represents a ~29% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its fourth quarter 2021 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Dec. 29, 2022, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 20, 2022. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Dec. 19, 2022.
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.184 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter, and together with the dividends paid in the first and second quarters, approximately $225 million cumulatively in 2022. This represents a ~23% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its third quarter 2021 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Sept. 30, 2022, to common stockholders of record as of Sept. 21, 2022. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Sept. 20, 2022.
- Vistra Reports PJM Auction ResultsIRVING, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today reported its results from the PJM capacity auction for planning year 2023/2024. The company cleared a total of 6,868 megawatts (MW) at a weighted average clearing price of $37.20 per megawatt-day, equating to approximately $94 million in capacity revenue for the 2023/2024 planning year. Including Vistra's incremental revenue of approximately $70-75 million from existing retail and other third-party bilateral sales above the capacity auction clearing price, Vistra's total estimated revenues for the 2023/2024 planning year as of June 21, 2022 are projected to be approximately $164-169 million.
- Vistra's Emerald Grove Solar Facility is Now Online, Providing Texas with Emission-Free PowerProject expands company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation facilities IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today announced its Emerald Grove Solar Facility in Crane County, Texas, is online and generating electricity for summer. The 108-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is the third of seven new renewable and energy storage projects Vistra is bringing online across Texas over the next few years and the latest addition to the company's portfolio of zero-carbon power generation assets, known as Vistra Zero. Vistra Zero projects co
- Vistra Announces Private Offering of Senior Secured NotesIRVING, Texas, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the launch of a private offering (the "Offering") of senior secured notes due 2024 and senior secured notes due 2025 (collectively, the "Secured Notes") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Secured Notes will be senior, secured obligations of Vistra Operations Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Issuer"). The Secured Notes will
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series B Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.177 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter, and together with last quarter's dividend, ~$150 million cumulatively in 2022. This represents a ~18% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its second quarter 2021 dividend. The common dividend is payable on June 30, 2022, to common stockholders of record as of June 22, 2022. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 21, 2022.
- Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of $75 million this quarter. This represents a ~13% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its first quarter 2021 dividend. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2022, to common stockholders of record as of March 22, 2022. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 21, 2022. "One of our four key st
- Priority Power Advises Texas Brine and Pure Salt Baytown on Renewable Energy from TXU Energy to Power Gulf Coast FacilitiesREC Supports the Companies' Commitment to Significantly Reducing CO2 Emissions Priority Power Management, LLC ("Priority Power"), an independent energy services provider offering smart energy solutions and streamlined transitions to carbon neutrality, advised and represented Texas Brine Company, LLC ("Texas Brine") and Pure Salt Baytown, LLC ("Pure Salt Baytown") on a 100 percent renewable energy contract signed with TXU Energy to power their four facilities along the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas Brine and Pure Salt Baytown together, are the largest independent brine producers in the United States and engage in brine production, treatment, and transportation, as well as underground storage of c
- Vistra Announces Expansion of World's Largest Battery Energy Storage FacilityIRVING, Texas, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today announced that it plans to further expand its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Moss Landing, California. The company has entered into a 15-year resource adequacy agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for a new 350-megawatt/1,400-megawatt-hour battery system. This would complement the existing 400 MW/1,600 MWh of energy storage capacity already at the site. On Jan. 21, 2022, PG&E filed its application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve the contract, with a decision expected within 180 days.
- Vistra Announces Pricing of Upsized Green Preferred Stock OfferingIRVING, Texas, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) today announced the pricing of an upsized private offering of 1,000,000 shares of its 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Green Perpetual Preferred Stock to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act, at an offering price of $1,000 per share. The company will receive gross proceeds of $1 billion from the sale of the Preferred Stock before deducting the initial purchaser discount and other estimated offering expenses. The offering is expected to close on Dec. 10, 202
- Vistra Announces New Green Preferred Stock Offering Pursuant to Newly Adopted Green Finance FrameworkIRVING, Texas, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) today announced the launch of a private offering pursuant to its newly adopted Vistra Green Finance Framework of $750 million of new Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Green Perpetual Preferred Stock to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. Vistra's Capital Allocation PlanThe Offering represents another step in Vistra's broader capital allocation p
- Vistra Launches Green Finance FrameworkIRVING, Texas, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today the publication of its Green Finance Framework, supported by a second-party opinion from V.E (formerly Vigeo Eiris), part of Moody's ESG Solutions. The Framework allows Vistra to issue green financial instruments to fund new or existing projects that support renewable energy and energy efficiency, as defined in the Framework, with alignment to the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. Vistra is actively engaged in the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change
- Vistra Announces Quarterly DividendIRVING, Texas, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of Vistra's common stock, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on Dec. 30, 2021, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 16, 2021. The ex-dividend date will be Dec. 15, 2021. About VistraVistra (NYSE:VST) is a leading, Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra com
- State of Illinois Enacts Landmark Energy Transition Legislation That Includes Vistra's Coal to Solar & Energy Storage InitiativeIRVING, Texas, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2408, the Energy Transition Act, a sweeping and comprehensive measure designed to move the State of Illinois to 100% clean energy, support a responsible transition away from carbon-intense power generation, and spur further diversity and inclusion in the renewable energy industry. Vistra (NYSE:VST) supported the legislation, which incorporated the company's legislative priority known as the Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Act. As enacted, the legislation supports the company's future build and operation of up to 300 MW of utility-scale solar and 150 MW of battery energy storage facilities at nine retired o
- Vistra Completes Expansion of Battery Energy Storage System at its Flagship California FacilityMOSS LANDING, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California's grid when it is needed. The 100-megawatt expansion now brings the facility's total capacity to 400 megawatts/1,600 megawatt-hours, making it the largest of its kind in the world. (MEDIA KIT, including photos, b-roll, interviews, and more, is available here.) "This facility provides a solution California desperately needs and this expansion was able
- Vistra Announces Quarterly DividendIRVING, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of Vistra's common stock, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2021. The ex-dividend date will be September 15, 2021. MediaMeranda Cohn214-875-8004Media.Relations@vistracorp.com AnalystsMolly Sorg214-812-0046Investor@vistracorp.com About VistraVistra (NYSE:VST) is a leading Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and pow
- Vistra Accelerates Closure of Ohio Coal Plant to Mid-2022, Years Earlier Than PlannedIRVING, Texas, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today announced it will close the Zimmer Power Plant in Moscow, Ohio, by mid-2022. The company had previously announced the plant would retire no later than 2027 based on environmental regulations. The early retirement decision comes after the plant failed to secure any capacity revenues in the latest auction held in May by the grid operator, PJM. "The Zimmer coal-fueled power plant has recently struggled economically due to its configuration, costs, and performance. The PJM capacity revenues are critical to Zimmer
- Vistra's Integrated Model Makes Solar More Accessible with TXU Energy Free Nights and Solar Days℠IRVING, Texas, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of a summer predicted to be hotter and drier than normal in Texas, Vistra is offering its Texas residential customers the opportunity to save money and reduce demand on the grid with TXU Energy Free Nights & Solar DaysSM. Initially launched in 2017, the popular first-of-its-kind plan gives customers 100% solar every day and free electricity every night, encouraging a shift of energy use to times outside of the state's typical peak-demand periods. All of the energy purchased comes from solar and wind renewable energy credits and solar farms, including the company's Upton 2 Solar and Energy Storage Facility. This innovative offering from Vistra
- Vistra Reports PJM Auction ResultsIRVING, Texas, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) today reported its results from the PJM capacity auction for planning year 2022/2023. The company cleared a total of 7,218 megawatts (MW) at a weighted average clearing price of $66.89 per megawatt-day, equating to approximately $176 million in capacity revenue for the 2022/2023 planning year. Including Vistra's incremental revenue of $55-$60 million from existing retail bilateral sales above the capacity auction clearing price, Vistra's total revenues for the period as of June 2, 2021 are approximately $231-$236 million.
- Vistra Prices Private Offering of $1.25 Billion of Senior Unsecured NotesIRVING, Texas, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the pricing of a private offering (the "Offering") of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "Notes") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Vistra Operations Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Issuer"). The Notes will bear interest at the rat
- Vistra Announces Quarterly DividendIRVING, Texas, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE:VST) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of Vistra's common stock, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2021. The ex-dividend date will be June 15, 2021. MediaMeranda Cohn214-875-8004Media.Relations@vistracorp.com AnalystsMolly Sorg214-812-0046Investor@vistracorp.com About VistraVistra (NYSE:VST) is a leading, Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation
- Vistra Reports 2020 Results Above Top End of Raised Guidance Range and Estimates One-Time Impact of Winter Storm UriIRVING, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST): 2020 Financial Highlights Delivered 2020 Net Income of $624 million and Net Income from Ongoing Operations1 of $725 million. 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA1 was $3,766 million, ~11% above 2019 results, representing the fifth year in a row Vistra's financial results have come in above the midpoint of Vistra's guidance. Delivered 2020 Cash Flows from Operations (Operating Cash Flow) of $3,337 million and 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG)1 of $2,582 million – ~6% above 2019 results – and reflecting a free cash flow conversion ratio of ~69% percent. Realized $400 million in EBITDA val
- Vistra's Effort to Powering Texas During Unprecedented Winter StormIRVING, Texas, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST), through its integrated retail and power generation business, is committed to providing an essential product – electricity – and exceptional customer service every day of the year, and especially during this historic winter storm. "Our people have worked around the clock, across the company and especially at our power plants, under difficult circumstances and continue to do so. We know that many of our fellow Texans are without electricity and are suffering through this unprecedented winter weather event. We are committed to doing everything possible to provide electricity to them with the utmost urgency," said Curt Morgan, CEO
- Vistra Announces $5 Million Donation to Assist Texans Impacted by Winter StormsIRVING, Texas, Feb. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today is announcing a $5 million commitment to help Texas communities and customers across its many retail brands, including TXU Energy and Ambit. The company is providing direct donations to social service agencies across the state along with bill-payment assistance for customers in need. "Even as power has returned and the electric grid has stabilized, so many Texans are dealing with cleanup and hardships brought on by the extended winter weather," said Curt Morgan, chief executive officer of Vistra. "We know that every dollar that can be directed elsewhere is helpful. By partnering with social service agencies throughout Texa
- Vistra Board Increases 2021 Common Dividend 11%, Declares Dividend on Common StockIRVING, Texas, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of Vistra's common stock, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. This dividend represents an 11% increase from the company's quarterly common stock dividend paid in 2020, above management's target growth rate of 6-8%. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2021. The ex-dividend date will be March 16, 2021. MediaMeranda Cohn214-875-8004[email protected] AnalystsMolly Sorg214-812-0046[email protected] About VistraVistra (NYSE: VST) is a premier, integrated, Fortune 275 retail electricit
- Vistra Brings World's Largest Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System OnlineIRVING, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility connected to the power grid and began operating on Dec. 11, 2020. At 300 megawatts/1,200 megawatt-hours, the lithium-ion battery storage system, located on-site at Vistra's Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California, will be the largest of its kind in the world. Furthermore, construction is already underway on Phase II, which will add an additional 100 MW/400 MWh to the facility by August 2021, bringing its total capacity to 400 MW/1,600 MWh. "This is a keystone project and it is important in so many ways – it revitalizes an existing power plant site an