Atlantic Power Obtains Final Court Order Approving Arrangement
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) announced a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving its arrangement with affiliates of I Squared Capital Advisors. The transaction is pending conditions, including approval from convertible debenture holders. While common and preferred shareholders have approved the deal, the company plans to close without debenture approval if necessary. Regulatory approvals have been secured, and the deal is expected to close in Q2 2021. The company operates power generation assets across the U.S. and Canada, selling electricity under long-term contracts.
- Transaction approved by common and preferred shareholders.
- Regulatory approvals received, indicating regulatory confidence: Canadian Competition Act, Hart-Scott-Rodino, and FERC.
- Expect closure of the transaction in Q2 2021, potentially enhancing business stability.
- Transaction dependent on approval from convertible debenture holders, which may not be secured.
- Possible delays in transaction closure if conditions are not met.
DEDHAM, Mass., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has obtained a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving its previously announced arrangement with certain affiliates (collectively the "Purchasers") of infrastructure funds managed by I Squared Capital Advisors (US) LLC.
The previously announced transaction with the Purchasers (the "Transaction") remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including approval of the holders of the Company's convertible debentures ("Convertible Debentures"), certain remaining regulatory approvals and third-party consents, and other customary closing conditions. As previously disclosed, the parties intend to close the Transaction without the approval of the holders of the Convertible Debentures unless a sufficient number of Convertible Debentures are voted in favor of the Transaction as currently structured. The parties are continuing to work through the steps required to do so and additional details will be provided once these steps are substantially finalized.
The Transaction has received approval from the holders of common shares of the Company and the holders of preferred shares and medium term notes of certain of the Company's subsidiaries. The Transaction also has received certain required regulatory approvals, including an advance ruling certificate from the Canadian Commissioner of Competition under the Competition Act (Canada) on February 5, 2021, the expiration of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 on March 9, 2021, and the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 2, 2021. The parties currently expect to close the Transaction in the second quarter of 2021.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2021 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the closing of Transaction and the anticipated timing of any such closing of the Transaction and the parties' intentions with respect to the Convertible Debentures if the Transaction is not approved by the required percentage of holders of the Convertible Debentures.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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