Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces 10% Common Share Dividend Increase, Declares Second Quarter 2021 Common Share Dividend of U.S.$0.1706 (C$0.2094), and Declares Second Quarter 2021 Preferred Share Dividends

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) has announced a 10% increase in its annual common share dividend to U.S. $0.6824, payable quarterly at U.S. $0.1706 per share. The first payment will be made on July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record by June 30, 2021. Preferred Share dividends are also declared at C$0.32263 for Series A and C$0.31819 for Series D, both payable on June 30, 2021. Algonquin is committed to sustainable energy solutions with a focus on renewable sources and holds around $15 billion in total assets.

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• 10% increase in annual common share dividend to U.S. $0.6824.
• Quarterly dividend payment of U.S. $0.1706 to be paid on July 15, 2021.
• Preferred Share dividends declared, showcasing strong shareholder returns.

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OAKVILLE, ON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN") (TSX: AQN) (TSX: AQN.PR.A) (TSX: AQN.PR.D) (NYSE: AQN) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved an annual dividend increase of U.S.$0.0620 per common share to a total annual dividend of U.S.$0.6824 per common share, paid quarterly at a rate of U.S.$0.1706 per common share.

AQN also announced today that the Board of Directors of AQN has declared the following common and preferred share dividends:

1. U.S.$0.1706 per Common Share, payable on July 15, 2021, to the shareholders of record on June 30, 2021, for the period from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.  Shareholders receiving dividends in cash can elect to receive the dividend in Canadian dollars in the amount of C$0.2094.
2. C$0.32263 per Preferred Share, Series A, payable in cash on June 30, 2021 to Preferred Share, Series A holders of record on June 15, 2021, for the period from March 31, 2021 to, but excluding, June 30, 2021.
3. C$0.31819 per Preferred Share, Series D, payable in cash on June 30, 2021 to Preferred Share, Series D holders of record on June 15, 2021, for the period from March 31, 2021 to, but excluding, June 30, 2021.

The common share dividend will be paid in cash or, if a shareholder has enrolled in the shareholder dividend reinvestment plan (the "Plan"), dividends will be reinvested in additional common shares ("Plan Shares") of AQN as per the Plan.  Plan Shares will be acquired by way of a treasury purchase at the average market price as defined in the Plan less a 5% discount.

The quarterly dividends payable on common shares are declared in U.S. dollars. Beneficial shareholders (those who hold common shares through a financial intermediary) who are resident in Canada or the United States may request to receive their dividends in either U.S. dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent by contacting the financial intermediary with whom the common shares are held. Unless the Canadian dollar equivalent is requested, shareholders will receive dividends in U.S. dollars, which, as is often the case, the financial intermediary may convert to Canadian dollars. Registered shareholders receive dividend payments in the currency of residency. Registered shareholders may opt to change the payment currency by contacting AST Trust Company (Canada) at 1-800-387-0825 prior to the record date of the dividend.

The Canadian dollar equivalent of the quarterly dividend is based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on the day before the declaration date.

Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial legislation, AQN hereby notifies its Common Shareholders, Series A Preferred Shareholders and its Series D Preferred Shareholders that such dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends.

About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with approximately $15 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.  AQN is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 3 GW of installed renewable generation capacity.

AQN is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions.

AQN's common shares, Series A preferred shares, and Series D preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes and Series 2019-A subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA and AQNB, respectively.

Visit AQN at www.algonquinpowerandutilities.com and follow us on Twitter @AQN_Utilities.

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FAQ

What is the new annual dividend amount for AQN?

The new annual dividend amount for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is U.S. $0.6824 per common share.

When will AQN's common share dividend be paid?

The common share dividend will be paid on July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2021.

How much is the preferred share dividend for Series A and Series D?

The preferred share dividend is C$0.32263 for Series A and C$0.31819 for Series D, both payable on June 30, 2021.

Is the common share dividend eligible for Canadian tax advantages?

Yes, the dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends under the Income Tax Act in Canada.

Can shareholders receive dividends in Canadian dollars?

Yes, shareholders can elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars.