Emera Incorporated Announces Conversion Privilege of Cumulative Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series J
Subject to certain conditions set out in the prospectus supplement of the Company dated
The foregoing conversion right is subject to the following:
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if the Company determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series K Shares outstanding on the Conversion Date, then holders of Series J Shares will not be entitled to convert their shares into Series K Shares, and
- alternatively, if the Company determines that there would remain outstanding less than 1,000,000 Series J Shares on the Conversion Date, then all remaining Series J Shares will automatically be converted into Series K Shares on a one-for-one basis on the Conversion Date.
In either case, Emera will give written notice to that effect to holders of Series J Shares at least seven days prior to the Conversion Date, subject to the terms set out in the Prospectus.
The dividend rate applicable for the Series J Shares for the five-year period commencing on
Holders of Series J Shares who wish to exercise their conversion right should communicate with their broker or other nominee to obtain instructions for exercising such right during the conversion period, which runs from
Holders of Series J Shares who do not provide notice or communicate with their broker or other nominee by the deadline will retain their Series J Shares and receive the new annual fixed dividend rate applicable to the Series J Shares, subject to the conditions stated above. Holders of Series J Shares will have the opportunity to convert their shares again on
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking information”) with respect to Emera, including without limitation, statements about the Series J Shares and the Series K Shares. Undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking information, which applies only as of the date hereof. By its nature, forward-looking information requires Emera to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be accurate, that Emera’s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release is made only as of the date hereof, and Emera disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information. Additional detailed information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera’s securities regulatory filings, including under the heading “Enterprise Risk and Risk Management” in Emera’s annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading “Principal Financial Risks and Uncertainties” in the notes to Emera’s annual and interim financial statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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Emera (TSX/NYSE: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in
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