Edgar Filing: QUANTA SERVICES INC

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SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

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QUANTA SERVICES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
AQUILA, INC. (formerly, UtiliCorp United Inc.)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

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Explanatory Note

Aquila, Inc. (formerly known as UtiliCorp United Inc.), a Delaware corporation ("Aquila"), is filing the materials contained in this Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2002 with respect to the solicitation of proxies for electing nominees to the board of directors of Quanta Services, Inc. ("Quanta") at the 2002 annual meeting of stockholders of Quanta.

The following materials was presented by Aquila to institutional stockholders of Quanta beginning on May 6, 2002.

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AQUILA PROGRAM:
RESTORING VALUE FOR
ALL QUANTA STOCKHOLDERS

Institutional Stockholder Presentation
May 2002

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Forward Looking Statements

This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, (i) statements about Aquila and Quanta, including future financial and operating results, cost savings and accretion to reported and cash earnings that may be realized; (ii) statements with respect to Aquila plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts; and (iii) other statements identified by words such as "believes," "expects," anticipates," "intends," "plans," "targets," "projects" and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Aquila's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

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Our Objectives

+ Maximize Quanta Stockholder Value

+ Enhance Board Credibility and Responsibility

COMMITTED TO RESTORING VALUE TO THE
COMPANY WE OWN TOGETHER

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Who is Aquila?

+	Previously named Utilicorp United Inc.
+	Aquila is a leading multinational energy solutions provider, a premier manager of energy assets and a leading energy merchant and service provider
	•	Based in Kansas City with a market capitalization of $2.4 billion
	•	Delivered average annual earnings growth of 22.9% over the past 5 years
+	We use our skills and talent to develop a broad array of diverse solutions to create value for customers and shareholders
+	Involved in more than $7 billion of acquisitions, investments and alliances since 1994
+	History of value creation in investments
+	Premier risk manager
+	Largest stockholder of Quanta with 38% ownership (34% if SECT is implemented)

Source: Bloomberg and public filings.

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Aquila's History of Value Creation in Investments

+ Proven Track record for creating and unlocking value

	Date	Gain		Description
• AQP IPO	10/93	$	47.8 million	5.4 million shares
• West Virginia Power	12/99	$	4.5 million	Regulated electric division
• Australiasia
— UnitedNetworks	4/01	$	5.8 million	13 million shares
— UE IPO	5/98	$	45.3 million	Sold 42% to public
— Uecomm IPO	9/00	$	44.0 million	Sold 34% to public
• Aquila IPO	4/01	$	110.8 million	Sold 20% to public

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