UPDATE/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 is obligated to pay Fortis a break fee of approximately $28,000,000.
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709.737.2900
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709.737.5323
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Datum: 02.08.2017 - 02:30 Uhr
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