Emera Incorporated (“Emera”) (TSX:EMA) announced today that it has completed its public offering of 5,000,000 Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series E for aggregate gross proceeds of $125 million. The offering was first announced on May 30, 2013 when Emera entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters in Canada led by RBC Capital Markets, CIBC, Scotiabank and TD Securities Inc. RBC Capital Markets and CIBC acted as joint bookrunners for the offering.
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About Emera
Emera Inc. is an energy and services company with $7.8 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 www.emera.com or at www.sedar.com.
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