OAKVILLE, ON, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power &
Utilities Corp. ("APUC" or "the Company") (TSX/NYSE: AQN) announced that it held its ninth annual Analyst and Investor Day
event today in Toronto. During the event, APUC provided an overview of its current
operations, general business developments, as well as its outlook for future growth.
"It has been a year of tremendous accomplishments as we invested over $1 billion of capital and
expanded our capital program for the next five years to $7.5 billion," said Ian Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of APUC. "Our new five year capital program is highly visible and
includes a $4.9 billion organic investment program within our regulated utility business. We
have also expanded our international development platform through AAGES, and added new renewable energy development projects to
our five year capital program. "
Highlights of APUC's 2018 Analyst and Investor Day Events
During the event, senior management from APUC provided updates on the progress made in the areas of operational
excellence, expanding its renewable energy opportunity set, and sustainable growth in its utility operations. Specific
highlights include:
- A five year capital plan of $7.5 billion for 2019 through 2023.
- Reaffirmed five year target EPS CAGR of 10%.
- An expanded regulated utility growth program over the next 5 years of $5.3 billion, with
$4.9 billion in organic capital in the regulated utility business for Greening the Fleet, grid
modernization, system reliability and an enhanced customer experience.
- Updates related to the non-regulated $1.7 billion renewable energy development pipeline of
nine projects with a combined name plate generation capacity of 957 MW.
- Acquisition of New Brunswick Gas for C$331 million, serving approximately 12,000 customers in
the province of New Brunswick.
- Continued growth of its international business through the previously disclosed ATN3 transmission project located in
Peru, and focus on potential opportunities involving international renewables, transmission,
and water infrastructure projects.
APUC is hosting an encore presentation of its annual Analyst and Investor Day event in New York
City on December 5th, 2018 for the benefit of U.S. investors and analysts. Those
wishing to view the presentation materials can do so at www.algonquinpower.com.
All dollar amounts referenced herein are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
APUC is a diversified generation, transmission and distribution utility with approximately $9 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, APUC provides rate regulated natural gas,
water, and electricity generation, transmission, and distribution utility services to over 766,000 connections, and is committed
to being a global leader in the generation of clean energy through its ownership of, or interest in, long term contracted wind,
solar and hydroelectric generating facilities representing approximately 1.7 GW of installed capacity. With a team of over 2,300
talented employees, APUC delivers continuing growth through an expanding pipeline of renewable energy development projects,
organic growth within its rate regulated generation, distribution and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive
acquisitions. APUC's common shares, Series A preferred shares and Series D preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. APUC's common shares and Series A subordinated notes are
also listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNA.
Visit APUC at www.algonquinpower.com and
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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements included in this news release contain information that is forward-looking within the meaning of applicable
securities laws, including information and statements regarding future capital investments and growth strategies, ongoing and
potential future acquisitions and their anticipated benefits and APUC's prospective results of operations, growth rate, financial
position or cash flows. These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making
a forecast or projection, including assumptions based on historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments.
Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions, by their very nature they require making assumptions and
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. APUC cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the
circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the
expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. Material risk factors include those set out in the management's
discussion and analysis section of APUC's most recent annual report, quarterly report, and APUC's Annual Information Form. Given
these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other
than as specifically required by law, APUC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information to
reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
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