TC Energy declares quarterly dividends

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TC Energy Corporation (TRP) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per common share for the quarter ending June 30, 2021, payable on July 30, 2021. Shareholders of record by June 30, 2021, are eligible. Additionally, the company declared dividends for its Cumulative First Preferred Shares, with varying amounts payable on June 30 and July 30, 2021. Notably, the Series 13 Preferred Shares will be redeemed on May 31, 2021, marking the final dividend for those shares. All dividends are eligible dividends under Canadian tax legislation.

Positive

• Declaration of a quarterly common share dividend of $0.87.
• Payment of quarterly dividends on various Cumulative First Preferred Shares.
• Enhanced dividend tax credit benefits for eligible dividends.

Negative

• Series 13 Preferred Shares will be redeemed, ending their dividend payouts.

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors (Board) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per common share for the quarter ending June 30, 2021 on the Company’s outstanding common shares. The common share dividend is payable on July 30, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2021.

The Board also declared quarterly dividends on the Company’s outstanding Cumulative First Preferred Shares as follows:

• For the period up to but excluding June 30, 2021, payable on June 30, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2021:
  
  • Series 1 (TRP.PR.A) - $0.2174375 per share
  • Series 2 (TRP.PR.F) - $0.12422123 per share
  • Series 3 (TRP.PR.B) - $0.105875 per share
  • Series 4 (TRP.PR.H) - $0.08433082 per share
    
    
• For the period up to but excluding July 30, 2021, payable on July 30, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2021:
  
  • Series 5 (TRP.PR.C) - $0.1218125 per share
  • Series 6 (TRP.PR.I) - $0.10196986 per share
  • Series 7 (TRP.PR.D) - $0.243938 per share
  • Series 9 (TRP.PR.E) - $0.235125 per share
    
    
• For the period up to but excluding May 31, 2021, payable on May 31, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2021:
  
  • Series 11 (TRP.PR.G) - $0.2094375 per share
  • Series 13 (TRP.PR.J) - $0.34375 per share
  • Series 15 (TRP.PR.K) - $0.30625 per share

These dividends are designated by TC Energy to be eligible dividends for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial or territorial legislation. An enhanced dividend tax credit applies to eligible dividends paid to Canadian residents.

As previously announced, all issued and outstanding Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series 13 (Series 13 Shares) will be redeemed on May 31, 2021. As such, the quarterly dividend of $0.34375 per Series 13 Share announced in this release will be the final dividend on the Series 13 Shares. Subsequent to May 31, 2021, the Series 13 Shares will cease to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and will no longer be entitled to dividends.

Common shares purchased with reinvested cash dividends under TC Energy’s Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (DRP) will be acquired on the Toronto Stock Exchange at 100 per cent of the weighted average purchase price. The DRP is available for dividends payable on TC Energy’s common and preferred shares.

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 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 is the dividend amount for TC Energy (TRP) for Q2 2021?

The dividend amount for TC Energy for Q2 2021 is $0.87 per common share.

When is the TC Energy dividend payment date for Q2 2021?

The dividend payment date for TC Energy for Q2 2021 is July 30, 2021.

What dividends were declared for TC Energy's Cumulative First Preferred Shares?

Dividends were declared for Cumulative First Preferred Shares, varying from $0.0843 to $0.34375 per share, payable on June 30 and July 30, 2021.

What is the impact of the Series 13 Preferred Shares redemption on TC Energy shareholders?

The Series 13 Preferred Shares will be redeemed on May 31, 2021, resulting in no further dividends for these shares.

Are TC Energy's dividends eligible for tax benefits?

Yes, TC Energy's dividends are designated as eligible dividends under Canadian tax legislation.