Earnings Conference Call Fourth Quarter 2004. 2 Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results Any statements made herein about

Earnings Conference Call

Fourth Quarter 2004

2

Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

Any statements made herein about future operating results or other future events are forward-looking statements under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. A discussion of factors that could cause actual results or events to vary is contained in the Appendix herein.

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2004: A Challenging,but Successful Year

• Florida Power & Light Company– Extraordinary hurricane season– Strong customer growth– Outstanding operational performance– Martin and Manatee on track– Received regulatory approvals for Turkey Point

• FPL Energy– Outstanding performance– Significant contribution from the 2003 wind additions– Improved performance from merchant portfolio– Outstanding reliability– 85% of expected gross margin hedged going into 2005

• FPL Group– Solid financial performance– $339 million positive free cash flow 1

– Increased common stock dividend by 13%– Expanded and extended credit facilities

1 Represents cash provided by operating activities less cash used in investing activities less dividends on common stock

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Unusual ItemsFourth Quarter

Segment ItemFPL Energy Restructuring of Marcus Hook

steam contract

Corporate & Other

Resolution of various tax issues

FPL Receipt of proceeds from settlement of shareholder litigation

FPL Energy Receipt of a portion of Karaha Bodas claim

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0403

$0.94

EPS

See appendix for reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted amounts

$0.81$173$145

GAAP Adjusted

0403

$0.74$133

0403 0403

Net Income($ millions)

EPSNet Income($ millions)

FPL Group ResultsFourth Quarter

$0.95$175

6

0403

$4.91

EPS


$5.00$887$890

GAAP Adjusted

0403

$4.89$871

0403 0403



FPL Group ResultsFull Year

$4.93$890

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Unusual ItemsFourth Quarter

Segment Item

EPS impact

($)

After-tax cash flow

impact($ millions)

FPL Energy

Restructuring of Marcus Hook steam contract

(0.26) (30)

Corporate & Other

Resolution of various tax issues

0.16 0

FPL Receipt of proceeds from settlement of shareholder litigation

0.07 12

FPL Energy

Receipt of a portion of Karaha Bodas claim

0.03 4

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Net Income Contribution($ millions)

EPS

0403

$122

$164

04 03

$0.90

$0.68

Florida Power & Light Earnings Fourth Quarter

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Net Income Contribution($ millions)

EPS

0403

$733 $749

04 03

$4.14$4.12

Florida Power & Light Earnings Full Year

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Growth in Customer Accounts

70 63 6884

9381

93103

59 64

9478

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

Fourth Quarter Comparisons 1

(thousands)

1 Change in average customer accounts from prior year’s fourth quarter

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Growth in Customer Accounts

72 67 6576

92 87 8597

62 65

107

69

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

Full Year Comparisons 1

(thousands)

1 Change in average customer accounts from prior year

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Retail Sales at FPL

Fourth Quarter

2.3% customer growth

(2.3)% usage growth due to weather

2.2% underlying usage growth, mix, and other

2.2% kWh sales growth

Full Year

2.6% customer growth

(3.2)% usage growthdue to weather

0.5% underlying usage growth, mix, and other

(0.2)% kWh salesgrowth

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FPL O&M($ millions)

$350

$290

0403

Figures include amounts that are recovered through cost recovery clauses which have no impact on net income

Fourth Quarter Full Year

$1,250 $1,228

0403

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FPL Depreciation($ millions)

$232 $229

0403

Figures include amounts that are recovered through cost recovery clauses which have no impact on net income

Fourth Quarter Full Year

$898 $915

0403

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FPL Earnings Contribution Drivers($/share)

Fourth Quarter

Full Year

FPL – 2003 EPS $0.68 $4.12 Drivers:

Customer growth 0.06 0.31 Usage due to weather (excl. storms) (0.06) (0.28) Storm impact (weather and O&M) (0.01) (0.15) Underlying usage growth, mix, and other

0.07

0.07

Depreciation 0.01 (0.06) Shareholder litigation 0.07 0.07 Other O&M 0.10 0.03 Other 1 (0.02) 0.03 FPL – 2004 EPS $0.90 $4.14

1 Including AFUDC and share dilution

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Storm Restoration Cost Update• October projection of $710 million based

extensively on estimates• Current total accrual of $890 million based

largely (93%) on actual invoices• Excess over storm reserve balance has been

deferred ($536 million)• PSC granted approval to begin recovering

excess, subject to refund, starting mid-February

• All amounts subject to April prudency hearings

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0403

$(0.06)

EPS

$0.21

$(11)

$38

GAAP Adjusted

0403

$0.14$26

0403 0403



FPL Energy Results Fourth Quarter

$(9) $(0.05)


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0403

$0.95$1.09$172

$194

0403

$0.98$175

0403 0403

FPL Energy Results Full Year

$175$0.97


EPSGAAP Adjusted



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FPL Energy EarningsContribution DriversFourth Quarter($/share)

1 Including share dilution and rounding

$0.14

$(0.05)

$0.01

$0.11

$(0.03) $(0.05)

$(0.26) $0.03

4Q03 Adj EPS NewInvestments

Existingassets

InterestExpense

Other Marcus Hookrestructuring

Karaha Bodasclaim

4Q04 Adj EPS1

$0.04

$(0.23)

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FPL Energy EarningsContribution DriversFull Year($/share)

1 Includes G&A, miscellaneous adjustments, other contract restructuring activities, share dilution and rounding

$0.97$0.98 $0.03

$(0.26)

$(0.09) $(0.19)

$0.01$0.32

$0.17

2003 Adj EPS NewInvestments

Existingassets

Asset opt &trading

Interest Exp Other Marcus Hookrestructuring

Karaha Bodasclaim

2004 Adj EPS1

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2004 Wind Resource Performance

2005 annual wind resource sensitivity

variability of ±1 wind index = annual EPS impact of ±4¢ 2

95100

03 04

Fourth Quarter Wind Speed Index 1

97 97

03 04

Full Year Wind Speed Index 1

1 Average wind speed for the period from those reference towers chosen to represent FPL Energy’s portfolio - weighted index based on FPL Energy’s portfolio as of 12/31/03

2 Based on FPL Energy’s portfolio as of 12/31/04

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FPL Energy: A Very Strong Year• Strong growth from core operating assets• Integrated 975 mw of new wind• Outstanding performance at Seabrook• Excellent fleet reliability• Modest improvement in NEPOOL and ERCOT• Nearly $700 million of operating cash flow• Hedged 2005 positions as expected• PTCs extended• Approximately 220 mw new wind already

under construction for 2005

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Marcus Hook Steam Contract Restructuring

• Restructured steam sales agreement– Only obligated to supply steam when power

plant is dispatched– Benefits include lower O&M costs, higher

capacity revenues

• Recognized approximately $48 millionafter-tax loss– Upfront cash payment and transfer of auxiliary boiler– Upfront cash flow impact of $30 million after-tax

• Favorable on-going cash and netincome effects– Favorable ongoing earnings per share of $0.02 to $0.03

annually and comparable after-tax cash flow

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FPL Energy Contract Coverage2005

1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates, planned maintenance, and refueling outages at Seabrook2 Reflects Round-the-Clock MW3 Reflects on-peak MWAs of 12/31/04

More than 85 percent of expected 2005 gross margin hedged

Asset Class Available

MW 1

% MW under

Contract Wind 2 2,917 98 Contracted 2,170 99 Merchant

NEPOOL 3 2,304 72 ERCOT 3 2,644 79 All other 3 1,274 8

Total portfolio 3 11,309 78

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Earnings Per Share ContributionsFourth Quarter

GAAP 03 04 Change FPL $0.68 $0.90 $0.22 FPL Energy 0.21 (0.06) (0.27) Corporate and Other (0.08) 0.10 0.18 Total $0.81 $0.94 $0.13

Adjusted 03 04 Change FPL $0.68 $0.90 $0.22 FPL Energy 0.14 (0.05) (0.19) Corporate and Other (0.08) 0.10 0.18 Total $0.74 $0.95 $0.21


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Earnings Per Share ContributionsFull Year

GAAP 03 04 Change FPL $4.12 $4.14 $0.02 FPL Energy 1.09 0.95 (0.14) Corporate and Other (0.21) (0.18) 0.03 Total $5.00 $4.91 $(0.09)

Adjusted 03 04 Change FPL $4.12 $4.14 $0.02 FPL Energy 0.98 0.97 (0.01) Corporate and Other (0.21) (0.18) 0.03 Total $4.89 $4.93 $0.04


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Outlook for 2005• FPL

– Expect earnings contribution of $3.95 to $4.10 1 per share assuming normal weather

• FPL Energy– Expect earnings contribution of $1.30 to $1.45 1 per share

• Corporate and Other– Modestly negative results at FPL FiberNet– Higher interest expense– Net drag of $0.30 to $0.35 1 per share

EPS of $5.00 to $5.20 1, 2

1 Estimates include share dilution of 3-4% 2 Excluding the cumulative effect of adopting new accounting standards as well as the mark-to-market effect of

non-qualifying hedges neither of which can be determined at this time

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Drivers for 2005 Results• Florida Power & Light Company

– Good revenue growth but with more uncertainty– Additions of Martin and Manatee mid-year– Continued pressure on O&M

• FPL Energy– Build-out of new wind projects– Uprate and refueling outage at Seabrook– Modest drag from Marcus Hook– Increased interest expense

• Corporate & Other– Dilutive earnings, but cash flow positive at FPL FiberNet– Increased interest expense

• FPL Group– Conversion of equity units during the 1st quarter– Possible common stock repurchase

EPS of $5.00 to $5.20 1, 2

1 Estimates include share dilution of 3-4% 2 Excluding the cumulative effect of adopting new accounting standards as well as the mark-to-market effect of

non-qualifying hedges neither of which can be determined at this time

Q&A Session

Appendix

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Selected Cash Flow Items

(millions)Projections for Year Ended December 31, 2005

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Net income (loss) $ 735 $ 765 1 240$ 270$ (50)$ (65)$ 925$ 970$

Depreciation and amortization 915 935 300 320 20 25 1,235 1,280

Other – net 350 750 200 300 (60) - 490 1,050

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,000 2,450 740 890 (90) (40) 2,650 3,300

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Capital expenditures of FPL (1,650) (1,800)

Independent pow er investments (300) (900)

Other – net - (100)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,950) (2,800)

FPL Group, Inc.Florida

Power & Light FPL EnergyCorporate &

Other

1 Excludes preferred stock dividends.See Appendix for cautionary statements and risk factors.

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FPL Energy Market Price SensitivityUnhedged Segment

Notes:1 Weighted to reflect in-service dates and planned maintenance2 Reflects on-peak MW unhedged only3 Forward prices for Cal 20054 RTC power prices applicable to Seabrook and hydroAs of 12/31/04

Merchant Assets

Available MW’s1

% MW’s Unhedged2

Sensitivity

Recent 2005 Forward Prices 3

($/MWh)

Potential 2005

Impact

spark spread

$8

$14

$5

NEPOOL 2,304

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RTC 4

$52

$63

$52

+8¢

-2¢

ERCOT

2,644

21

spark spread

$9

$11

$9

+1¢

-0¢

All other

1,274

92

spark spread

$8 $10

$6

±3¢

Total merchant

6,222

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Wind Resource Fundamentals Fourth Quarter

95106

9394 100105105 10992

101

100

95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

Wind Speed Index 1


100 = long-term historic fourth quarter weighted average mean

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Wind Resource Fundamentals Full Year

9798 9998 97100103 104 101101

100

95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

Wind Speed Index 1


100 = long-term historic annual weighted average mean

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FPL Energy MWs and Regional Reference TowersFourth Quarter

Reference towers were selected for their proximity to FPL Energy’s wind assetsFPL Energy wind portfolio as of 12/31/03

Long Term 2003 2003 Long Term 4Q 4Q03 4Q03 4Q04 4Q04Associated Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Wind Speed Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Wind Speed Avg. Wind Wind Speed

Reference Tower Net MWs Speed (m/s) Speed (m/s) Index Speed (m/s) Speed (m/s) Index Speed (m/s) Index

Midland, TX 628.6 4.94 4.81 97.31 4.54 4.59 101.03 4.30 94.78

Walla Walla, WA 324.9 3.76 3.67 97.41 3.51 3.46 98.52 3.09 87.97

Stockton, CA 322.3 3.54 3.30 93.32 2.90 2.86 98.47 2.74 94.43

Lancaster, CA 298.4 4.94 4.81 97.21 3.72 3.65 98.13 3.57 95.88

Clovis, NM 204.0 5.21 5.28 101.27 5.19 5.41 104.28 5.46 105.33

Evanston, WY 144.0 4.66 4.40 94.24 4.51 4.41 97.87 4.18 92.77

Johnstown, PA 130.4 4.24 4.22 99.54 4.57 4.68 102.32 4.40 96.29

Pipestone, MN 116.5 4.20 3.97 94.50 4.34 4.77 109.84 4.40 101.26

Garden City, KS 112.2 5.53 5.41 97.95 5.31 5.21 98.07 5.01 94.41

Gage, OK 102.0 5.14 4.95 96.37 4.81 4.95 102.82 4.54 94.26

Red Oak, IA 97.7 3.68 3.47 94.45 3.65 3.62 99.29 3.43 94.12

Scranton, PA 64.5 3.09 2.83 91.61 3.04 3.03 99.87 2.95 97.16

Jamestown, ND 61.5 5.05 5.00 99.03 5.26 4.87 92.58 5.26 100.01

Mason City, IA 41.3 5.04 5.08 100.89 5.24 5.49 104.74 5.23 99.82

Pierre, SD 40.5 4.94 5.03 101.65 4.83 4.86 100.53 5.00 103.50

Lone Rock, WI 30.0 3.46 3.14 90.78 3.57 3.16 88.66 3.27 91.57

Total Net MWs 2,718.8 96.78 100.20 95.37

36Reference towers were selected for their proximity to FPL Energy’s wind assetsFPL Energy wind portfolio as of 12/31/03

J03 2003 J03 Long Term J03 2003 J03 2003 J04 2003 J04 Long Term J04 2003 J04 2003 J04 2004 J04 2004Associated Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Wind Speed Associated Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Wind Speed Avg. Wind Wind Speed

Reference Tower Net MWs Speed (m/s) Speed (m/s) Index Net MWs Speed (m/s) Speed (m/s) Index Speed (m/s) IndexMidland.TX 628.6 4.94 4.81 97.26 628.6 4.94 4.81 97.31 4.92 99.59 WallaWalla.WA 324.9 3.81 3.67 96.34 324.9 3.76 3.67 97.41 3.39 90.01 Stockton.CA 139.3 3.55 3.30 93.14 322.3 3.54 3.30 93.32 3.48 98.30 Lancaster.CA 192.6 4.95 4.81 97.13 298.4 4.94 4.81 97.21 4.90 99.19 Clovis.NM - 5.21 5.28 101.36 204.0 5.21 5.28 101.27 5.25 100.74 Evanston.WY - 4.70 4.40 93.50 144.0 4.66 4.40 94.24 4.33 92.89 Johnstow n.PA 76.4 4.25 4.22 99.30 130.4 4.24 4.22 99.54 4.14 97.77 Pipestone.MN 103.5 4.18 3.97 94.93 116.5 4.20 3.97 94.50 4.37 104.09 GardenCity.KS 112.2 5.54 5.41 97.69 112.2 5.53 5.41 97.95 5.40 97.65 Gage.OK - 5.14 4.95 96.34 102.0 5.14 4.95 96.37 5.13 99.73 RedOak.IA 97.7 3.70 3.47 93.96 97.7 3.68 3.47 94.45 3.50 95.26 Scranton.PA - 3.09 2.83 91.54 64.5 3.09 2.83 91.61 3.06 99.30 Jamestow n.ND - 5.05 5.00 99.03 61.5 5.05 5.00 99.03 5.05 100.04 MasonCity.IA 41.3 5.03 5.08 101.01 41.3 5.04 5.08 100.89 5.09 101.07 Pierre.SD - 4.92 5.03 102.13 40.5 4.94 5.03 101.65 5.15 104.17 LoneRock.WI 30.0 3.49 3.14 90.02 30.0 3.46 3.14 90.78 3.20 92.32 Total Net MWs 1,746.5 2,718.8 Av Index 96.57 96.78 97.39

FPL Energy MWs and Regional Reference TowersFull Year

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Non-qualifying Hedges 1

Summary of Activity ($ thousands, after-tax)

1 Includes contracts of FPL Energy’s consolidated projects plus its share of the contracts of equity method investees

2 Amount represents the change in value of deals executed during the quarter from the execution date through quarter end

1st QuarterAsset / Deals Asset /

(Liability) Change in Executed Total (Liability)Balance Amounts Forward During Unrealized Balance

Description 12/31/03 Realized Prices Period 2 MTM 3/31/04Gas Supply Contract 13,946$ (1,606) 3,517 - 1,911 15,857$ Other - net 11,216$ (9,948) 8,839 (1,749) (2,858) 8,358$ Total 25,162$ (11,554)$ 12,356$ (1,749)$ (947)$ 24,215$

2nd QuarterAsset / Deals Asset /


Description 3/31/04 Realized Prices Period 2 MTM 6/30/04Gas Supply Contract 15,857$ (1,444) 2,277 - 833 16,690$ Other - net 8,358$ (2,961) 5,626 2,279 4,944 13,302$ Total 24,215$ (4,405)$ 7,903$ 2,279$ 5,777$ 29,992$

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Summary of Activity ($ thousands, after-tax)


2 Amount represents the change in value of deals executed during the quarter from the execution date through quarter end

3rd QuarterAsset / Deals Asset /


Description 6/30/04 Realized Prices Period 2 MTM 9/30/04Gas Supply Contract 16,690$ (1,651) 3,360 - 1,709 18,399$ Other - net 13,302$ (5,166) (2,340) (693) (8,199) 5,103$ Total 29,992$ (6,817)$ 1,020$ (693)$ (6,490)$ 23,502$

4th QuarterAsset / Deals Asset /


Description 9/30/04 Realized Prices Period 2 MTM 12/31/04Gas Supply Contract 18,399$ (1,867) (583) - (2,450) 15,949$ Other - net 5,103$ (9,090) 5,703 4,157 770 5,873$ Total 23,502$ (10,957)$ 5,120$ 4,157$ (1,680)$ 21,822$

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Summary of Forward Maturity ($ thousands, after-tax)


2 Gain/(loss) based on existing contracts and forward prices as of 12/31/04.

Asset /

(Liability) Gain / (Loss) 2

Balance 2009 - TotalDescription 12/31/04 2005 2006 2007 2008 2014 2005 - 2014

Gas Supply Contract 15,949$ (6,338) (5,739) (3,872) - - (15,949) Other - net 5,873$ (10,475) 1,104 448 193 2,857 (5,873) Total 21,822$ (16,813)$ (4,635)$ (3,424)$ 193$ 2,857$ (21,822)$

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EarningsThree Months Ended December 31, 2003

Totals may not add due to rounding

Florida Power Corporate &

(millions, except per share amounts) & Light FPL Energy Other FPL Group, Inc.Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Earnings

Excluding After-tax Effect of Certain Items:

Net Income (Loss) 122$ 38$ (15)$ 145$

Adjustments:

Net unrealized mark-to-market (gains) associated

w ith non-qualifying hedges - (12) - (12)

Earnings (loss) excluding after-tax effect of certain items 122$ 26$ (15)$ 133$

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (assuming dilution) 0.68$ 0.21$ (0.08)$ 0.81$


w ith non-qualifying hedges - (0.07) - (0.07) Earnings (Loss) Per Share excluding certain items 0.68$ 0.14$ (0.08)$ 0.74$

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EarningsThree Months Ended December 31, 2004




Net Income (Loss) 164$ (11)$ 20$ 173$

Adjustments:

Net unrealized mark-to-market (loss) associated

w ith non-qualifying hedges - 2 - 2

Earnings (loss) excluding after-tax effect of certain items 164$ (9)$ 20$ 175$

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (assuming dilution) 0.90$ (0.06)$ 0.10$ 0.94$


w ith non-qualifying hedges - 0.01 - 0.01 Earnings (Loss) Per Share excluding certain items 0.90$ (0.05)$ 0.10$ 0.95$

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EarningsFull Year Ended December 31, 2003

Totals may not add due to rounding




Net Income (Loss) 733$ 194$ (37)$ 890$

Adjustments:Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles (FIN 46) - 3 - 3


w ith non-qualifying hedges - (22) - (22)



Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles (FIN 46) - 0.02 - 0.02


w ith non-qualifying hedges - (0.13) - (0.13) Earnings (Loss) Per Share excluding certain items 4.12$ 0.98$ (0.21)$ 4.89$

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EarningsFull Year Ended December 31, 2004




Net Income (Loss) 749$ 172$ (34)$ 887$

Adjustments:


w ith non-qualifying hedges - 3 - 3




w ith non-qualifying hedges - 0.02 - 0.02 Earnings (Loss) Per Share excluding certain items 4.14$ 0.97$ (0.18)$ 4.93$

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In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Reform Act), FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group) and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) are hereby filing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause FPL Group's or FPL's actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Reform Act) made by or on behalf of FPL Group and FPL in this presentation, in response to questions or otherwise. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as will likely result, are expected to, will continue, is anticipated, believe, could, estimated, may, plan, potential, projection, target, outlook) are not statements of historical facts and may be forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors (in addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with such forward-looking statements) that could cause FPL Group's or FPL's actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of FPL Group and FPL.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and FPL Group and FPL undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all of such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

The following are some important factors that could have a significant impact on FPL Group's and FPL's operations and financial results, and could cause FPL Group's and FPL's actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements:

• FPL Group and FPL are subject to changes in laws or regulations, including the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended (PURPA), and the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended (Holding Company Act), changing governmental policies and regulatory actions, including those of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and the utility commissions of other states in which FPL Group has operations, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), with respect to, among other things, allowed rates of return, industry and rate structure, operation of nuclear power facilities, operation and construction of plant facilities, operation and construction of transmission facilities, acquisition, disposal, depreciation and amortization of assets and facilities, recovery of fuel and purchased power costs, decommissioning costs, return on common equity and equity ratio limits, and present or prospective wholesale and retail competition (including but not limited to retail wheeling and transmission costs). The FPSC has the authority to disallow recovery by FPL of costs that it considers excessive or imprudently incurred.

• The regulatory process generally restricts FPL's ability to grow earnings and does not provide any assurance as to achievement of earnings levels.

• FPL Group and FPL are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental statutes, rules and regulations relating to air quality, water quality, waste management, wildlife mortality, natural resources and health and safety that could, among other things, restrict or limit the output of certain facilities or the use of certain fuels required for the production of electricity and/or increase costs. There are significant capital, operating and other costs associated with compliance with these environmental statutes, rules and regulations, and those costs could be even more significant in the future.

Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

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FPL Group and FPL operate in a changing market environment influenced by various legislative and regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation, regulation or restructuring of the energy industry, including deregulation of the production and sale of electricity. FPL Group and its subsidiaries will need to adapt to these changes and may face increasing competitive pressure.

FPL Group's and FPL's results of operations could be affected by FPL's ability to renegotiate franchise agreements with municipalities and counties in Florida.

The operation of power generation facilities involves many risks, including start up risks, breakdown or failure of equipment, transmission lines or pipelines, use of new technology, the dependence on a specific fuel source or the impact of unusual or adverse weather conditions (including natural disasters such as hurricanes), as well as the risk of performance below expected or contracted levels of output or efficiency. This could result in lost revenues and/or increased expenses. Insurance, warranties or performance guarantees may not cover any or all of the lost revenues or increased expenses, including the cost of replacement power. In addition to these risks, FPL Group's and FPL's nuclear units face certain risks that are unique to the nuclear industry including the ability to store and/or dispose of spent nuclear fuel, as well as additional regulatory actions up to and including shutdown of the units stemming from public safety concerns, whether at FPL Group's and FPL's plants, or at the plants of other nuclear operators. Breakdown or failure of an FPL Energy, LLC (FPL Energy) operating facility may prevent the facility from performing under applicable power sales agreements which, in certain situations, could result in termination of the agreement or incurring a liability for liquidated damages.

FPL Group's and FPL's ability to successfully and timely complete their power generation facilities currently under construction, those projects yet to begin construction or capital improvements to existing facilities is contingent upon many variables and subject to substantial risks. Should any such efforts be unsuccessful, FPL Group and FPL could be subject to additional costs, termination payments under committed contracts, and/or the write-off of their investment in the project or improvement.

FPL Group and FPL use derivative instruments, such as swaps, options, futures and forwards to manage their commodity and financial market risks, and to a lesser extent, engage in limited trading activities. FPL Group could recognize financial losses as a result of volatility in the market values of these contracts, or if a counterparty fails to perform. In the absence of actively quoted market prices and pricing information from external sources, the valuation of these derivative instruments involves management's judgment or use of estimates. As a result, changes in the underlying assumptions or use of alternative valuation methods could affect the reported fair value of these contracts. In addition, FPL's use of such instruments could be subject to prudency challenges and if found imprudent, cost recovery could be disallowed by the FPSC.

There are other risks associated with FPL Group's non-rate regulated businesses, particularly FPL Energy. In addition to risks discussed elsewhere, risk factors specifically affecting FPL Energy's success in competitive wholesale markets include the ability to efficiently develop and operate generating assets, the successful and timely completion of project restructuring activities, maintenance of the qualifying facility status of certain projects, the price and supply of fuel, transmission constraints, competition from new sources of generation, excess generation capacity and demand for power. There can be significant volatility in market prices for fuel and electricity, and there are other financial, counterparty and market risks that are beyond the control of FPL Energy. FPL Energy's inability or failure to effectively hedge its assets or positions against changes in commodity prices, interest rates, counterparty credit risk or other risk measures could significantly impair FPL Group's future financial results. In keeping with industry trends, a portion of FPL Energy's power generation facilities operate wholly or partially without long-term power purchase agreements. As a result, power from these facilities is sold on the spot market or on a short-term contractual basis, which may affect the volatility of FPL Group's financial results. In addition, FPL Energy's business depends upon transmission facilities owned and operated by others; if transmission is disrupted or capacity is inadequate or unavailable, FPL Energy's ability to sell and deliver its wholesale power may be limited.

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FPL Group is likely to encounter significant competition for acquisition opportunities that may become available as a result of the consolidation of the power industry. In addition, FPL Group may be unable to identify attractive acquisition opportunities at favorable prices and to successfully and timely complete and integrate them.

FPL Group and FPL rely on access to capital markets as a significant source of liquidity for capital requirements not satisfied by operating cash flows. The inability of FPL Group and FPL to maintain their current credit ratings could affect their ability to raise capital on favorable terms, particularly during times of uncertainty in the capital markets, which, in turn, could impact FPL Group's and FPL's ability to grow their businesses and would likely increase interest costs.

FPL Group's and FPL's results of operations can be affected by changes in the weather. Weather conditions directly influence the demand for electricity and natural gas and affect the price of energy commodities, and can affect the production of electricity at wind and hydro-powered facilities. In addition, severe weather can be destructive, causing outages and/or property damage, which could require additional costs to be incurred.

FPL Group and FPL are subject to costs and other effects of legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims, as well as the effect of new, or changes in, tax laws, rates or policies, rates of inflation, accounting standards, securities laws or corporate governance requirements.

FPL Group and FPL are subject to direct and indirect effects of terrorist threats and activities. Generation and transmission facilities, in general, have been identified as potential targets. The effects of terrorist threats and activities include, among other things, terrorist actions or responses to such actions or threats, the inability to generate, purchase or transmit power, the risk of a significant slowdown in growth or a decline in the U.S. economy, delay in economic recovery in the United States, and the increased cost and adequacy of security and insurance.

FPL Group's and FPL's ability to obtain insurance, and the cost of and coverage provided by such insurance, could be affected by national events as well as company-specific events.

FPL Group and FPL are subject to employee workforce factors, including loss or retirement of key executives, availability of qualified personnel, collective bargaining agreements with union employees or work stoppage.

The issues and associated risks and uncertainties described above are not the only ones FPL Group and FPL may face. Additional issues may arise or become material as the energy industry evolves. The risks and uncertainties associated with these additional issues could impair FPL Group's and FPL's businesses in the future.

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Earnings Conference Call Fourth Quarter 2004. 2 Cautionary Statements And Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results Any statements made herein about