ene quick read strong lq driven merchant energy raise 2001 estimate ene quick read strong lq driven merchant energy raise 2001 estimate ene reported lq 01 eps 0 47 vs 0 40 last year consensus estimates 0 43 0 45 respectively prelim raise 2001 e eps 1 80 based confidence cont strong growth wholesale segment company ups 2001 guidance 0 05 1 75 1 80 ene earnings conference call 10 est today dial 913 981 4900 highlights energy merchant wholesale volumes 65 ahead 40 50 expectation appear benefited volatility running double last years level calculation segment ibit 76 driven strong volume growth natural gas power north america europe bandwidth trading 580 transactions executed quarter greater 2000 results include reserve receivables owed pcg california estimate approximately 580 million raymond c niles power natural gas research salomon smith barney 212 816 2807 ray niles ssmb com ene lqquick 4 17 01 doc ene lqquick 4 17 01 pdf