On April 5, 2013 the Board of Directors of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA EMA.PR.A
and EMA.PR.C) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common share
payable on and after May 15, 2013 to common shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 1, 2013; a quarterly dividend of $0.2750
per Series A First Preferred Share payable on and after May 15, 2013 to
Series A First Preferred shareholders of record at the close of business
on May 1, 2013; and a quarterly dividend of $0.25625 per Series C First
Preferred Share payable on and after May 15, 2013 to Series C First
Preferred shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2013.
Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial
legislation, Emera Inc. hereby notifies its common shareholders, its
Series A First Preferred shareholders, and its Series C First Preferred
shareholders that such dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends.
About Emera Inc.
Emera Inc. is an energy and services company with $7.53 billion in
assets and 2012 revenues of $2.1 billion. The company invests in
electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas
transmission and utility energy services. Emera's strategy is focused on
the transformation of the electricity industry to cleaner generation and
the delivery of that clean energy to market. Emera has investments
throughout northeastern North America and in three Caribbean countries.
More than 80% of the company's earnings come from regulated investments.
Emera common and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange and trade respectively under the symbol EMA, EMA.PR.A and
EMA.PR.C. Additional Information can be accessed at emera.com
or at sedar.com.
