Emera Announces Increase in Common Dividend, Marking 18 Consecutive Years of Growth
2024年9月19日 - 4:58AM
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This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for
the purposes of Emera’s prospectus supplement dated November 14,
2023, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 3,
2023
Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) today announced that its Board of
Directors approved a 1% increase in the annual common share
dividend, raising it to $2.90 from $2.87 per common share. This
marks the 18th consecutive year of dividend growth, underscoring
Emera’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders.
“Today’s dividend increase is evidence of our dedication to our
shareholders and to the financial resilience of Emera,” said Scott
Balfour, President and CEO of Emera Inc. “The continued growth in
our dividend rate is fueled by our confidence in achieving a
targeted 5-7% average annual adjusted EPS1 growth through 20272. It
reflects our strategic focus on sustainable financial performance
and long-term stability.”
Emera continues to prioritize the enhancement of shareholder
value through disciplined financial management and a robust growth
strategy.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios
1Emera uses financial measures that do not have
standardized meaning under USGAAP and may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other entities. Emera calculates the
non-GAAP measures and ratios by adjusting certain GAAP measures for
specific items. Management believes excluding these items better
distinguishes the ongoing operations of the business. For further
information on the non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted net income,
and the non-GAAP ratio, adjusted EPS – basic, refer to the
"Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of the Emera’s Q2
2024 MD&A which is incorporated herein by reference and can be
found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca . 2 Based on June 2024
analyst consensus.
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information within
the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without
limitation, statements concerning Emera’s plans for: future annual
dividend growth rate; annual adjusted EPS growth; future financial
performance and stability; and enhancement of shareholder value.
Undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking
information, which applies only as of the date hereof. By its
nature, forward-looking information requires Emera to make
assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.
These statements reflect Emera management’s current beliefs and are
based on information currently available to Emera management. There
is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections
that constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be
accurate, that Emera’s assumptions may not be correct and that
actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking
information. Additional detailed information about these
assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera’s
securities regulatory filings, including under the heading
“Business Risks and Risk Management” in Emera’s annual Management’s
Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading “Principal Risks and
Uncertainties” in the notes to Emera’s annual and interim financial
statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Emera
Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy
services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in
regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related
businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe,
reliable energy to approximately 2.5 million customers in Canada,
the United States and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,300 employees is
committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a
cleaner energy future for all. Emera’s common and preferred shares
are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional
information can be accessed at www.emera.com or at
www.sedarplus.ca.
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Investor Relations Dave Bezanson, VP, Investor Relations
& Pensions 902-474-2126 dave.bezanson@emera.com
Media 902-222-2683 media@emera.com
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