TC Energy announces closing of U.S. $800 million subordinated notes offering by TransCanada Trust

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On March 7, 2022, TC Energy Corporation (TRP) announced the closing of an $800 million offering of 5.600% subordinated Trust Notes, Series 2022-A. These notes, guaranteed on a subordinated basis by TransCanada PipeLines Limited, will mature on March 7, 2082. Proceeds from the offering are designated for redeeming existing Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares and reducing short-term debt. The notes were underwritten by Deutsche Bank and MUFG Securities. This move is part of TC Energy's strategic financial management.

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• Successfully closed an $800 million offering of subordinated Trust Notes.
• Proceeds will be used to redeem preferred shares, enhancing financial stability.

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• Notes are not registered under U.S. securities laws, limiting their marketability.

CALGARY, Alberta, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that TransCanada Trust (the Trust), a wholly-owned financing trust subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TCPL), has closed an offering of U.S. $800 million of 5.600% subordinated Trust Notes, Series 2022-A due March 7, 2082 (Trust Notes), guaranteed on a subordinated basis by TCPL. The Trust Notes were offered through a syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc., under the Trust's short form base shelf prospectus dated Feb. 26, 2021, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement dated March 2, 2022.

The Company intends to use the proceeds to redeem its issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 15 (TSX:TRP.PR.K) pursuant to their terms, and pending such redemption, to reduce short-term indebtedness as well as for general corporate purposes.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Trust Notes. The Trust Notes have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority. The Trust Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities law, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons.

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
This release contains certain information that is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties (such statements are usually accompanied by words such as "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "may", "will", "should", "estimate", "intend" or other similar words). Forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide TC Energy security holders and potential investors with information regarding TC Energy and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of TC Energy's and its subsidiaries' future plans and financial outlook. All forward-looking statements reflect TC Energy's beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made and as such are not guarantees of future performance. As actual results could vary significantly from the forward-looking information, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking information and should not use future-oriented information or financial outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. We do not update our forward-looking information due to new information or future events, unless we are required to by law. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the anticipated results, refer to the most recent Quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual Report filed under TC Energy’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

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FAQ

What was TC Energy's recent financial announcement regarding TRP on March 7, 2022?

On March 7, 2022, TC Energy announced the closing of an $800 million offering of 5.600% subordinated Trust Notes to enhance financial stability and redeem existing preferred shares.

What is the maturity date of the Trust Notes issued by TC Energy?

The Trust Notes issued by TC Energy have a maturity date of March 7, 2082.

How will TC Energy use the proceeds from the Trust Notes offering?

The proceeds from the Trust Notes offering will be used to redeem Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares and reduce short-term debt.

Who underwrote the Trust Notes offering by TC Energy?

The Trust Notes offering was co-led by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc.