NiSource Inc.
Index Page
Executive Summary 36
Summary of Consolidated Financial Results 37
Results and Discussion of Segment Operations 38
Gas Distribution Operations 39
Electric Operations 42
Liquidity and Capital Resources 45
Regulatory and Other Matters 48
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 50
Market Risk Disclosures 50
Other Information 51
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations ("Management's Discussion") includes management's analysis of past
financial results and certain potential factors that may affect future results,
potential future risks and approaches that may be used to manage those risks.