Northland Power Inc. (
“Northland” or the
“Company”) (TSX:
NPI) today
announces that the maturity date of its $500 million short-term
corporate credit facility related to its equity contribution in Hai
Long has been extended from November 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
The facility is expected to be repaid upon receipt of the proceeds
from the Gentari Sell-Down (as defined in the Company’s
Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the third quarter of
2023), which management is targeting to close in the fourth quarter
of 2023, upon certain closing conditions being met, which also
include meeting requirements under the existing multi-party project
finance agreements. In the event that the Gentari Sell-Down is
delayed due to satisfying closing conditions taking more time than
planned, the facility may need to be further extended or
re-financed.
ABOUT NORTHLAND POWER
Northland Power is a global power producer
dedicated to helping the clean energy transition by producing
electricity from clean renewable resources. Founded in 1987,
Northland has a long history of developing, building, owning and
operating clean and green power infrastructure assets and is a
global leader in offshore wind. In addition, Northland owns and
manages a diversified generation mix including onshore renewables,
efficient natural gas energy, as well as supplying energy through a
regulated utility.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global
offices in eight countries, Northland owns or has an economic
interest in approximately 3.4GW (net 2.9GW) of operating capacity.
The Company also has a significant inventory of projects in
construction and in various stages of development encompassing
approximately 15GW of potential capacity.
Publicly traded since 1997, Northland's common
shares, Series 1 and Series 2 preferred shares trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, NPI.PR.A and NPI.PR.B,
respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that
constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”) that are
provided for the purpose of presenting information about
management’s current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned
that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Northland’s actual results could differ materially from those
expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and,
accordingly, the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements may or may not transpire or occur. Forward-looking
statements include statements that are not historical facts and are
predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or
conditions, or include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,”
“plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “targets,”
“projects,” “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,”
“will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” These statements may
include, without limitation, statements regarding the completion of
construction, acquisitions, dispositions, investments or financings
and the timing thereof, including the timing and final terms of the
pending Gentari Sell-Down, the timing for repayment of credit
facilities, and the future operations, business, financial
condition, financial results, priorities, ongoing objectives,
strategies and the outlook of Northland, its subsidiaries and joint
ventures. There is a risk that delays in closing financings, assets
sales or sell-downs, failure to obtain the anticipated level of
finance commitments and failure to close or extend one or more
financings, credit facilities or sell-downs could affect
construction schedules and/or Northland’s cash or credit position
and capital funding needs. These statements are based upon certain
material factors or assumptions that were applied in developing the
forward-looking statements, including the design specifications of
development projects, the provisions of contracts to which
Northland or a subsidiary is a party, management’s current plans
and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments, the ability to obtain necessary
approvals, satisfy any closing conditions, satisfy any project
finance lender conditions to closing sell-downs or obtain adequate
financing regarding contemplated construction, acquisitions,
dispositions, investments or financings, as well as other factors,
estimates and assumptions that are believed to be appropriate in
the circumstances. Although these forward-looking statements are
based upon management’s current reasonable expectations and
assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Some of the factors include, but are not limited to, risks
associated with sales contracts, the emergence of widespread health
emergencies or pandemics, counterparty and joint venture risks,
natural gas and power market risks, Northland’s ability to resolve
issues/delays with the relevant regulatory and/or government
authorities, permitting, construction risks, project development
risks, acquisition risks, procurement and supply chain risks,
financing risks, disposition and joint-venture risks, competition
risks, interest rate and refinancing risks, liquidity risk,
inflation risks, impacts of regional or global conflicts, credit
rating risk, currency fluctuation risk, variability of cash flow
and potential impact on dividends, taxation, natural events,
environmental risks, climate change, health and worker safety
risks, market compliance risk, government regulations and policy
risks, utility rate regulation risks, international activities,
cybersecurity, data protection and reliance on information
technology, labour relations, reputational risk, insurance risk,
risks relating to co-ownership, bribery and corruption risk,
terrorism and security, legal contingencies, and the other factors
described in the “Risks Factors” section of Northland’s
Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form
for the year ended December 31, 2022, which can be found at
www.sedarplus.ca under Northland’s profile and on Northland’s
website at northlandpower.com. Northland has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to materially
differ from current expectations, however, there may be other
factors that cause actual results to differ materially from such
expectations. Northland’s actual results could differ materially
from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking
statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of
the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will
transpire or occur, and Northland cautions you not to place undue
reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained in this
release are, unless otherwise indicated, stated as of the date
hereof and are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable
as of the date hereof. Other than as specifically required by law,
Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result
of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
For further information, please
contact:
Dario Neimarlija, Vice President
Adam Beaumont, Vice President
647-288-1019
investorrelations@northlandpower.com
northlandpower.com
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