Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Declares Third Quarter 2021 Common Share Dividend of U.S.$0.1706 (C$0.2134), and Declares Third Quarter 2021 Preferred Share Dividends

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) has declared a common share dividend of US$0.1706 payable on October 15, 2021. Shareholders on record by September 30, 2021 will receive this dividend, which covers the period from July 1 to September 30, 2021. Preferred Share dividends include C$0.32263 for Series A and C$0.31819 for Series D, payable on September 30, 2021. Shareholders can choose their dividend currency, receiving either U.S. dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent.

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• Common share dividend of US$0.1706 signifies commitment to shareholder returns.
• Preferred share dividends of C$0.32263 and C$0.31819 indicate solid financial health.

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• None.

OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 12, 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 declared the following common and preferred share dividends:

1. US$0.1706 per Common Share, payable on October 15, 2021, to the shareholders of record on September 30, 2021, for the period from July 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021.  Shareholders receiving dividends in cash can elect to receive the dividend in Canadian dollars in the amount of C$0.2134.
2. C$0.32263 per Preferred Share, Series A, payable in cash on September 30, 2021 to Preferred Share, Series A holders of record on September 15, 2021, for the period from June 30, 2021 to, but excluding, September 30, 2021.
3. C$0.31819 per Preferred Share, Series D, payable in cash on September 30, 2021 to Preferred Share, Series D holders of record on September 15, 2021, for the period from June 30, 2021 to, but excluding, September 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 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.

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, 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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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by AQN for common shares?

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. declared a common share dividend of US$0.1706.

When will the AQN common share dividend be paid?

The common share dividend will be paid on October 15, 2021.

What are the record dates for AQN's preferred share dividends?

The record date for Series A and Series D preferred shares is September 15, 2021.

What is the payment date for AQN's preferred shares?

The payment date for both Series A and Series D preferred shares is September 30, 2021.

Can AQN shareholders choose their dividend currency?

Yes, shareholders can receive dividends in either U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars.