Calpine Corporation
Ticker: CPN 50 West San Fernando Street
Exchange: New York Stock Exchange San Jose, California 95113
Industry: Utilities (408) 995-5115

Type of Shares:Common Shares Filing Date:7/1/96
U.S. Shares:14,436,000 Offer Date:9/19/96
Non-U.S. Shares:3,609,000 Filing Range:$18.00 - $21.00
Primary Shares:5,477,820 Offer Price:$16.00
Secondary Shares:12,567,180 Gross Spread:$0.90
Offering Amount: $351,877,500 Selling:$0.54
Expenses:$1,500,000 Reallowance:$0.10
Shares Out After:18,045,000

ManagerTierPhone
CS First BostonLead Manager (212) 909-3312
Morgan Stanley & Co. IncorporatedCo-manager (212) 703-4797
PaineWebber IncorporatedCo-manager (212) 713-2626
Salomon Brothers Inc.Co-manager (212) 783-2947

Auditor: Arthur Andersen
Audited
Income
Latest
Unaudited
Income
Prior
Unaudited
Income
Balance
Sheet
12/31/95 6/30/96 6/30/95 6/30/96
Revenue:$132.10$81.99$50.35Assets:$792.81
Net Income:$7.38$4.42$0.30Liabilities:$713.16
EPS:$0.52$0.31Equity:$79.66

Note: Dollar amounts are in U.S. millions; Audited figures expressed as full year,
unaudited figures are partial year

Business Description
The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of power generation facilities and the sale of electricity and steam in the United States and selected international markets. The company has interests in 14 power generation facilities and steam fields having an aggregate capacity of 937 megawatts. Since its inception in 1984, Calpine has developed substantial expertise in all aspects of electric power generation. The company's vertical integration has resulted in significant growth over the last five years as Calpine has applied its extensive engineering, construction management, operations, fuel management and financing capabilities to successfully implement its acquisition and development program. Calpine's strategy is to capitalize on opportunities in the power market through an ongoing program to acquire, develop, own and operate electric power generation facilities, as well as marketing power and energy services to utilities and other end users.

Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used to used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the development and acquisition of power generation facilities.

Last updated: 11/3/96

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