Equity Interest Purchase Agreement Update

Rhea-AI Summary

TC Energy (TRP) has announced a delay in its previously disclosed equity interest purchase transaction with an Indigenous-owned investment partnership. The delay is due to a transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership. The deal involves the sale of a minority equity interest in the NGTL System and Foothills Pipeline assets. TC Energy remains committed to developing a transaction that provides meaningful distributions to Indigenous Communities while maintaining the fundamental value of the assets. The company will provide material updates as they become available.

Positive

• TC Energy remains committed to completing the equity interest purchase transaction
• The company aims to provide meaningful distributions to Indigenous Communities
• TC Energy is working to maintain the fundamental value of the NGTL System and Foothills Pipeline assets

Negative

• Delay in the previously announced equity interest purchase transaction
• Identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) is providing an update on its previously announced equity interest purchase transaction with an Indigenous-owned investment partnership (the Purchaser), which was formed to acquire a minority equity interest in the NGTL System and the Foothills Pipeline assets.

The previously announced equity interest purchase transaction with the Purchaser has been delayed due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership.

The Company is focused on developing a transaction that delivers meaningful distributions to Indigenous Communities while upholding the fundamental value of the NGTL System and the Foothills Pipeline assets.

The Company acknowledges the effort its many partners have given to this transaction to date and will provide material updates as they become available.

About TC Energy
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TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
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FAQ

What caused the delay in TC Energy's (TRP) equity interest purchase transaction?

The delay is due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership.

Which assets are involved in TC Energy's (TRP) equity interest purchase transaction?

The transaction involves a minority equity interest in the NGTL System and the Foothills Pipeline assets.

Who is the purchaser in TC Energy's (TRP) delayed equity interest transaction?

The purchaser is an Indigenous-owned investment partnership formed to acquire a minority equity interest in the assets.

What is TC Energy (TRP) focusing on regarding the delayed transaction?

TC Energy is focused on developing a transaction that delivers meaningful distributions to Indigenous Communities while upholding the fundamental value of the assets.