Enbridge Provides Notice of Series R Preferred Shares Conversion Right and Announces Reset Dividend Rates
Enbridge Inc. announced that it will not redeem its Series R Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, giving holders the right to convert them into Series S Shares on a one-for-one basis. If certain conditions are met, all remaining Series R Shares will be automatically converted into Series S Shares. The new annual dividend rate for Series R Shares will be 6.314% for the period from June 3, 2024, to June 1, 2029, while Series S Shares will have a quarterly floating rate starting at 1.82951% from June 3, 2024, to September 1, 2024.
Enbridge providing holders with the opportunity to convert Series R Shares into Series S Shares on a one-for-one basis, offering flexibility and potential benefits for shareholders.
Introduction of a new annual dividend rate for Series R Shares at 6.314% for the next five years, providing a clear and attractive return for investors.
Series S Shares offering a quarterly floating rate dividend, providing the potential for increased returns based on market conditions, starting at 1.82951% for the upcoming quarter.
If certain conditions are met, all remaining Series R Shares will be automatically converted into Series S Shares, potentially impacting the existing shareholders' preferences and investment strategies.
Holders of Series R Shares need to make a decision within the conversion period, running until May 17, 2024, to either convert to Series S Shares or retain their current holdings, requiring prompt action to take advantage of the opportunity.
The foregoing conversion right is subject to the conditions that: (i) if Enbridge determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series R Shares outstanding after June 3, 2024, then all remaining Series R Shares will automatically be converted into Series S Shares on a one-for-one basis on June 3, 2024; and (ii) alternatively, if Enbridge determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series S Shares outstanding after June 3, 2024, no Series R Shares will be converted into Series S Shares. There are currently 16,000,000 Series R Shares outstanding.
With respect to any Series R Shares that remain outstanding after June 3, 2024, holders thereof will be entitled to receive quarterly fixed cumulative preferential cash dividends, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. The new annual dividend rate applicable to the Series R Shares for the five-year period commencing on June 3, 2024 to, but excluding, June 1, 2029 will be
With respect to any Series S Shares that may be issued on June 3, 2024, holders thereof will be entitled to receive quarterly floating rate cumulative preferential cash dividends, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. The dividend rate applicable to the Series S Shares for the three-month floating rate period commencing on June 3, 2024 to, but excluding, September 1, 2024 will be 1.82951 percent, based on the annual rate on three month Government of
Beneficial holders of Series R Shares who wish to exercise their right of conversion during the conversion period, which runs from May 2, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on May 17, 2024, should communicate as soon as possible with their broker or other intermediary for more information. It is recommended that this be done well in advance of the deadline in order to provide the broker or other intermediary time to complete the necessary steps. Any notices received after this deadline will not be valid.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge, including statements with respect to the conversion of all or part of the Series R Shares into Series S Shares on June 3, 2024, the annual dividend rate that will apply to any outstanding Series R Shares on June 3, 2024, the quarterly dividend rate that will apply to any outstanding Series S Shares on June 3, 2024, and the declaration of dividends by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and on processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future events 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 events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about whether holders of Series R Shares will exercise their right to convert their Series R Shares into Series S Shares.
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
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