TransAlta Corporation announces closing of $1.78 Billion transaction with TransAlta Renewables
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/07/15 -- TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta") (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) announced today the closing of the acquisition by TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables") (TSX: RNW) of an economic interest based on the cash flows of TransAlta Corporation''s Australian assets (the "Transaction"). The portfolio, held by TransAlta Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd, consists of 575 MW of power generation from six operating assets and the South Hedland project currently under construction, as well as the recently commissioned 270 km gas pipeline. The combined value of the Transaction is approximately $1.78 billion. The Transaction was originally announced on March 23, 2015.
With the closing of the Transaction, TransAlta has received net cash proceeds of $216.9 million as well as approximately $1,067 million as consideration through a combination of Common Shares and Class B Shares in TransAlta Renewables increasing its ownership from 70% to 76%. Cash proceeds from the Transaction will be used to reduce indebtedness and strengthen TransAlta''s balance sheet, providing greater financial flexibility for future growth opportunities.
About TransAlta Corporation
TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. TransAlta maintains a low-to-moderate risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. TransAlta''s focus is to efficiently operate wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities in which it works and lives. TransAlta has been selected by Sustainalytics as one of Canada''s Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009 and is recognized globally for its leadership on sustainability and corporate responsibility standards by FTSE4Good.
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Investor inquiries:
Brent Ward
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations
1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.
Jacqueline O''Driscoll
Manager, Investor Relations
1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.
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Stacey Hatcher
Manager, External Communications
Cell: 587-216-2242
Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184
Alternate local number: 403-267-2540
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Datum: 07.05.2015 - 15:09 Uhr
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