• Chesapeake Utilities outlined 2026 capital spending guidance of $450 million to $500 million, citing $122 million of CapEx in Q1 2026.
• Five-year capital plan shown rising from $826 million in 2024 to about $1.6 billion in 2026, with about $1.8 billion of additional identified spending beyond the five-year guidance range.
• Florida City Gas rate case filing detailed a forward test year ending 12/31/2027 with an adjusted 2027 rate base of $780 million, a $47 million revenue requirement request, and an 11.25% ROE request.
• Financing plan targeted a 50/50 capital structure, with about $60 million of expected 2026 equity issuance through ATM and waiver programs, alongside $200 million to $250 million of expected 2026 debt issuance.
• Total liquidity was listed at $587 million out of $793 million, with the first tranche of Florida City Gas acquisition debt due in 2026 flagged for refinancing.

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