Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Declares First Quarter 2022 Common Share Dividend of U.S.$0.1706 (C$0.2161), and Declares First Quarter 2022 Preferred Share Dividends

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) announced a common share dividend of US$0.1706 per share, payable on April 14, 2022, with a record date of March 31, 2022. Preferred shares Series A and D will see dividends of C$0.32263 and C$0.31819, respectively, payable on March 31, 2022. A change in the discount for the shareholder dividend reinvestment plan was also implemented, reducing it to 3% from 5%. The dividends qualify as eligible dividends under the Canadian Income Tax Act.

Positive

• Common share dividend of US$0.1706 enhances shareholder income.
• Preferred shares dividends of C$0.32263 and C$0.31819 provide additional income.
• Dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends under Canadian tax legislation.

Negative

• Reduction in discount rate for the dividend reinvestment plan from 5% to 3% may deter reinvestment appeal.

OAKVILLE, ON, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN") (TSX: AQN) (TSX: AQN.PR.A) (TSX: AQN.PR.D) (NYSE: AQN) announced today that its board of directors has approved and declared the following common and preferred share dividends:

1. US$0.1706 per common share, payable on April 14, 2022, to the shareholders of record on March 31, 2022, for the period from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. Shareholders receiving dividends in cash can elect to receive the dividend in Canadian dollars in the amount of C$0.2161.
2. C$0.32263 per preferred share, Series A, payable in cash on March 31, 2022 to preferred share, Series A holders of record on March 15, 2022, for the period from December 31, 2021 to, but excluding, March 31, 2022.
3. C$0.31819 per preferred share, Series D, payable in cash on March 31, 2022 to preferred share, Series D holders of record on March 15, 2022, for the period from December 31, 2021 to, but excluding, March 31, 2022.

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. On March 3, 2022, AQN announced a change to the discount rate applicable to purchases of Plan Shares. Effective as of March 3, 2022, Plan Shares will be acquired by way of a treasury purchase at the average market price as defined in the Plan less a 3% discount, as compared to the previous 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, holders of common shares 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 TSX Trust Company 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 holders of common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D 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 over $16 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 4 GW of installed renewable energy 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 and value enhancing recycling of assets.

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

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

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SOURCE Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for AQN's common shares in Q1 2022?

The common share dividend for Q1 2022 is US$0.1706.

When will AQN pay its dividend for common shares?

The common share dividend will be paid on April 14, 2022.

What are the dividend amounts for AQN's preferred shares?

Preferred shares Series A will receive C$0.32263, and Series D will receive C$0.31819.

When are the preferred shares dividends payable?

The preferred shares dividends are payable on March 31, 2022.

How can AQN shareholders receive dividends?

Shareholders can receive dividends in cash or reinvest them in common shares through the dividend reinvestment plan.

Are AQN dividends eligible for tax benefits?

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