TC Energy and TC PipeLines, LP announce unitholder approval and effective date of merger

Rhea-AI Summary

On February 26, 2021, TC Energy Corporation (TRP) announced that TCP unitholders overwhelmingly approved the merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of TC Energy. Approximately 70% of the units represented voted in favor, equating to 54.5% of total outstanding common units. Under the merger agreement, unitholders will receive 0.70 common shares of TC Energy for each TCP unit. The merger is set to complete on March 3, 2021, leading to the suspension of TCP units from NYSE trading.

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• TCP unitholders approved the merger, indicating strong support.
• The merger will allow TC Energy to consolidate ownership of TCP, potentially leading to operational efficiencies.

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• None.

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy) and TC PipeLines, LP (NYSE:TCP) (TCP) announced that at the special meeting of TCP common unitholders held earlier today, TCP unitholders voted to approve the previously announced merger of TCP and a wholly owned subsidiary of TC Energy pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 14, 2020 (the “Merger Agreement”) between TCP, TC Energy and certain other related parties thereto.

Approximately 70% of the TCP common units represented by proxy or present at the special meeting voted in favor of the approval of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, which represented approximately 54.5% of TCP’s total outstanding common units as of January 15, 2021, the record date for the special meeting.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, a wholly owned subsidiary of TC Energy will acquire all of TCP’s outstanding common units not already owned by TC Energy and its affiliates. TCP unitholders are entitled to receive 0.70 common shares of TC Energy for each issued and outstanding publicly-held TCP common unit.

TC Energy and TCP also announced today that all conditions required to complete the merger under the terms of the Merger Agreement have been satisfied, and all necessary filings have been made for the transaction to take effect on March 3, 2021. TCP common units will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) until the close of trading on March 2, 2021 and will be suspended from trading on the NYSE effective as of the opening of trading on March 3, 2021.

About TC Energy
We are a vital part of everyday life — delivering the energy millions of people rely on to power their lives in a sustainable way. Thanks to a safe, reliable network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines, along with power generation and storage facilities, wherever life happens — we’re there. Guided by our core values of safety, responsibility, collaboration and integrity, our 7,500 people make a positive difference in the communities where we operate across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

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 Statements

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Media Inquiries:
Jaimie Harding / Hejdi Carlsen
403-920-7859 or 800-608-7859

Investor & Analyst Inquiries:
David Moneta / Hunter Mau
403-920-7911 or 800-361-6522

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FAQ

What was the outcome of the TC PipeLines merger vote?

TCP unitholders voted approximately 70% in favor of the merger with TC Energy.

What will TCP unitholders receive after the merger?

They will receive 0.70 common shares of TC Energy for each publicly-held TCP common unit.

When is the TC PipeLines merger expected to complete?

The merger is set to complete on March 3, 2021.

What percentage of TCP common units supported the merger?

The vote represented approximately 54.5% of TCP's total outstanding common units as of January 15, 2021.