Fortis Statement on Waneta Dam Agreement

(firmenpresse) - ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/17 -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis"), (TSX: FTS)(NYSE: FTS) has been given notice from Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") that BC Hydro has exercised its right of first offer to acquire Teck's two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam. As a result, the purchase agreement between Fortis and Teck has been terminated and Teck will pay Fortis a break fee of approximately $28,000,000.
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Fortis is a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with total assets of approximately $48 billion. The Corporation's 8,000 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.
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Ms. Janet Craig
Vice President, Investor Relations
Fortis Inc.
709.737.2900
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Ms. Karen McCarthy
Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs
Fortis Inc.
709.737.5323
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Datum: 02.08.2017 - 01:05 Uhr
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