Enbridge Announces $1.14 Billion Sale of its Financial Interest in Noverco
Enbridge Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to sell its 38.9% minority interest in Noverco Inc. to Trencap L.P. for $1.14 billion in cash, representing a valuation of approximately 29x its reported 2020 GAAP earnings of $39 million. The transaction is expected to close by early 2022, pending regulatory approvals. Proceeds will be used to repay short-term debt, maintaining distributable cash flow per share. This strategic move showcases Enbridge's discipline in capital allocation and aims to enhance its financial strength.
- Sale of 38.9% stake in Noverco for $1.14 billion enhances liquidity.
- Transaction valued at approximately 29x 2020 earnings, indicating strong market performance.
- Proceeds aimed at reducing short-term debt, improving financial flexibility.
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CALGARY, AB, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced today that a subsidiary of Enbridge has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its
Closing of the transaction is expected to occur by early 2022 and is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Sale proceeds will initially be used to repay short term debt, and on this conservative basis the transaction is expected to be neutral to distributable cash flow per share.
Noverco is currently owned
"We're pleased to opportunistically monetize this non-strategic financial investment in Noverco at an attractive valuation and surface this value for our shareholders." said Colin Gruending, Enbridge's Chief Financial Officer. "This transaction further enhances our already sector-leading financial strength and flexibility and demonstrates our disciplined approach to capital allocation," he added.
RBC Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor to Enbridge on the transaction.
About Enbridge Inc.
Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 25 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.8 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which generates approximately 1,763 MW of net renewable power in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
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