Dividends, Recognitions, Agreements, Financial Outlooks and Expenditure Plans - Research Report on UNS Energy, CMS Energy, Xcel, Entergy, and Cleco

NEW YORK, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting UNS Energy Corporation (NYSE: UNS), CMS Energy Corp. (NYSE: CMS), Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR), and Cleco Corporation (NYSE: CNL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

UNS Energy Corporation Research Report

On December 5, 2013, UNS Energy Corporation (UNS Energy) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a Q4 2013 dividend in the amount of $0.435 per share. The Company reported that the said dividend is payable on December 27, 2013, to common shareholders of record as of December 16, 2013. The Full Research Report on UNS Energy Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=DDD

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b4ae_UNS

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CMS Energy Corp. Research Report

On December 9, 2013, Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corp., reported that it has been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) with the maximum three-year Wildlife at Work recertification to the Company for its wildlife enhancement projects. "There are more than 12,000 acres associated with our hydro dams, so we have significant potential to enhance natural resources along major Michigan rivers. Consumers Energy takes pride in being responsible environmental stewards as part of our Promise to Michigan," said Rich Castle, Consumers Energy's Natural Resource Administrator for Hydro Operations. "We're very appreciative of the recognition provided by the WHC recertification of our wildlife management efforts." The Full Research Report on CMS Energy Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/fca5_CMS

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Xcel Energy Inc. Research Report

On December 11, 2013, Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel) announced that its Board of Directors have authorized and declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.28 per share. The Company reported that the said dividend is payable on January 20, 2014, to shareholders of record as on December 27, 2013. The Full Research Report on Xcel Energy Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/cd7a_XEL

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Entergy Corporation Research Report

On December 9, 2013, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana), a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (Entergy), reported that it has signed a six-year commercial and contractual agreement with Sasol North America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sasol Limited (Sasol), to supply up to 200 megawatts of electric power to Sasol's proposed ethane cracker and derivatives project in Westlake, Louisiana, beginning in mid-2015. Phillip May, President and CEO of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana, LLC, said, "Over the past several years in particular, Entergy has been working more closely than ever with public and private partners and key multinational companies like Sasol to custom-fit electric power solutions to business and industry needs. This concerted focus is an important part of our commitment to helping attract, retain and expand new business and investment in the state, creating long-term opportunities for companies as well as the communities in which they operate." The Full Research Report on Entergy Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9375_ETR

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Cleco Corporation Research Report

On December 3, 2013, Cleco Corp. (Cleco) announced initial operational earnings guidance for 2014 as well as disclosed its five-year capital expenditure plan. The Company anticipates 2014 consolidated operational earnings to be between $2.65 and $2.75 per diluted share. Cleco further informed that the preliminary capital spending plan for 2014 is $195 million, of which an estimated $39 million will be allocated to fund compliance with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule in 2014. Bruce Williamson, President and CEO of Cleco, said, "Our continued strong earnings growth results from securing low-risk wholesale contracts, which remains one of the key initiatives for our utility." Williamson continued, "Our plan includes a maintenance and routine forecast along with other projects that improve reliability for our customers, strengthen our generation fleet and increase our investment base while maintaining our financial strength and flexibility." The Full Research Report on Cleco Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/bbed_CNL

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