Enbridge Announces Redemption of Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 17

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Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) plans to redeem all outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 17 on March 1, 2022, at a price of $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. Beneficial holders should contact their financial intermediaries for redemption details, while registered shareholders can reach out to Computershare Investor Services Inc. for assistance. Enbridge operates major energy infrastructure across North America, including transporting crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy assets.

Positive

• Redemption of Series 17 Shares could improve balance sheet by reducing preference share obligations.
• Shows proactive financial management by Enbridge to optimize capital structure.

Negative

• The redemption may indicate a shift in capital allocation strategy that could affect future funding options.

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today that it intends to exercise its right to redeem all of its outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 17 ("Series 17 Shares") on March 1, 2022 at a price of $25.00 per Series 17 Share, together with all accrued and unpaid dividends, if any.

Beneficial holders who are not directly the registered holders of the Series 17 Shares should contact the financial institution, broker or other intermediary through which they hold these shares to confirm how they will receive their redemption proceeds. Inquiries from registered shareholders should be directed to Enbridge's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., at 1-800-564-6253 (Canada and United States) or 1-514-982-7555 (Outside North America).

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 owns approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power capacity 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.

Forward-Looking Information

Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. ("Enbridge" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', ''estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely", "will" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements regarding the proposed redemption of Enbridge's outstanding Series 17 Shares.

Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, the COVID-19 pandemic, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty.

Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

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FAQ

What is the redemption date for Enbridge's Series 17 Shares?

Enbridge plans to redeem its Series 17 Shares on March 1, 2022.

What will be the redemption price for Enbridge's Series 17 Shares?

The redemption price for the Series 17 Shares is $25.00 per share.

How can beneficial holders of Enbridge's Series 17 Shares proceed with redemption?

Beneficial holders should contact their financial institution or broker to confirm how to receive their redemption proceeds.

Who should registered shareholders of Enbridge contact for assistance with redemption?

Registered shareholders should contact Computershare Investor Services Inc. for redemption assistance.

What does Enbridge Inc. do?

Enbridge is a North American energy infrastructure company engaged in transporting crude oil, natural gas, and dealing with renewable power generation.