COST: 13 $MM
VOLUMES: 40 MW
COST: 13.2 $MM
VOLUMES: 7.5
- Common shareholders to receive US$3.03 per share in cash, representing a 48% premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price per common share on the NYSE
- Convertible debentures to be converted to common shares, including a make whole premium; following conversion, debenture holders will receive US$3.03 per share in cash
- Preferred shareholders and medium term noteholders to receive cash representing meaningful premiums to recent trading prices
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 14, 2021 /CNW/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power"), an independent power producer with operations in eleven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, under which the company's outstanding common shares and convertible debentures, and the outstanding preferred shares and medium term notes of certain of its subsidiaries, will be acquired. The total enterprise value of the deal is approximately US$961 million (based on current foreign exchange rates) and the transaction was unanimously approved by Atlantic Power's board of directors.
"We are pleased to announce this transaction with I Squared Capital. The independent directors of the Board, with the assistance of our financial and legal advisors, carefully analyzed I Squared Capital's offer, and after extensive negotiation and thorough consideration, concluded that the agreement is in the best interests of Atlantic Power," said Kevin T. Howell, Chairman of Atlantic Power's Board of Directors.
"The all-cash price of US$3.03 per common share represents a significant premium to our recent trading levels," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power. "As our fellow shareholders know, the future value of our shares is highly dependent on power prices and re-contracting outcomes for several major Power Purchase Agreements that are expiring in the next three to five years. The acquisition of our shares for cash would remove this uncertainty for investors and provide immediate and significant cash value. We have carefully considered the offer and we encourage our fellow shareholders to join management and the Board in voting to approve this transaction."
"The agreement also provides for the acquisition of our other public securities for cash, delivering a positive outcome for all of our security holders. Completion of this transaction is conditioned upon the approval of these holders, as well as other required approvals, which are discussed in this press release," continued Mr. Moore. "I Squared Capital is a strong financial organization whose leaders have significant experience in the power sector. Thomas Lefebvre and his team have been resilient and resourceful in putting together this transaction, which we believe is an excellent opportunity for the security holders and employees of Atlantic Power."
"We are excited to partner with Jim Moore and the management team, who have made great progress over the past several years in improving the company's balance sheet and leverage ratio while addressing operational challenges," stated Thomas Lefebvre, Partner at I Squared Capital. "Atlantic Power has an attractive portfolio of assets that I Squared Capital is well positioned to manage and we look forward to working together."
Transaction Highlights
The acquisition of Atlantic Power's outstanding common shares and the redemption of the outstanding preferred shares of APPEL will be completed by way of a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). In connection with the Arrangement, Atlantic Power's shareholder rights plan will be terminated and all rights to purchase Atlantic Power's common shares issued pursuant to the shareholder rights plan will be cancelled.
Recommendation of the Board and the Special Committee
The board of directors of Atlantic Power (the "Board"), after consultation with financial and legal advisors, and based on the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of the Board (the "Special Committee") comprised entirely of independent directors, has unanimously approved the Arrangement and determined that the Arrangement is in the best interests of Atlantic Power, and recommends that Atlantic Power's common shareholders vote in favor of the Arrangement. The board of directors of APPEL has similarly unanimously approved the Arrangement and determined that the Arrangement (together with a proposed continuance of APPEL under the laws of British Columbia) is in the best interests of APPEL and recommends that the preferred shareholders of APPEL vote in favor of the Arrangement and the proposed continuance.
The Board, after consultation with financial and legal advisors, and based on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, has also unanimously determined that the mandatory conversion of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures in accordance with the terms set out in the Arrangement Agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") is in the best interests of Atlantic Power and recommends that holders of the convertible debentures vote in favor of an amendment to the trust indenture governing the convertible debentures to provide for their mandatory conversion on closing of the Arrangement into common shares of Atlantic Power based on the conversion ratio in effect at such time under the terms of the trust indenture (including the "make whole premium shares" issuable under the terms of the trust indenture following a cash change of control).
In addition, the board of directors of the general partner of APLP, after consulting with financial and legal advisors, has unanimously determined that the mandatory redemption of its 5.95% medium term notes due June 23, 2036 in accordance with the terms set out in the Arrangement Agreement is in the best interests of APLP and recommends that holders of the medium term notes vote in favor of an amendment to the trust indenture governing the medium term notes to provide for such mandatory redemption on closing of the Arrangement for consideration equal to 106.071% of the principal amount of the medium term notes held plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to, but excluding, the closing date of the transaction. Holders of medium term notes that deliver a written consent to the proposed amendments to the trust indenture governing the medium term notes will also be entitled to a consent fee equal to 0.25% of the principal amount of medium term notes held by such holders, conditional on closing of the transaction.
Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. has provided the Special Committee and the Board, and the board of directors of APPEL, with its opinions that, as of the date of the opinions, and subject to the factors, assumptions, limitations and qualifications on which such opinions are based, the consideration to be paid to holders of Atlantic Power's common shares and convertible debentures, and the preferred shares of APPEL (in each case other than I Squared Capital and its affiliates), is fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. Each of the directors and executive officers of Atlantic Power has entered into a support agreement to vote their common shares and preferred shares, if any, in support of the Arrangement, and to vote their convertible debentures and medium term notes, if any, in support of the amendments to the trust indentures governing the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, as applicable.
The Arrangement Agreement
The Arrangement Agreement, entered into with affiliates of infrastructure funds managed by I Squared Capital (the "Purchasers") provides that the transaction (the "Transaction") is subject to a number of closing conditions, including court approval of the Arrangement, regulatory approvals (including under the Competition Act (Canada) and the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the Federal Power Act, as amended), as well as the receipt of certain third-party consents.
The Transaction is also conditional on the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of Atlantic Power's common shares voting in person or by proxy at a special meeting of Atlantic Power's common shareholders and the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of APPEL's preferred shares (voting as a single class) in person or by proxy at a meeting of APPEL's preferred shareholders in respect of both the Arrangement and the proposed continuance of APPEL under the laws of British Columbia.
In addition, the Transaction is conditional upon the approval of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, respectively (in each case either by way of votes of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes holding at least two-thirds of the principal amount of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, respectively, voted in person or by proxy at separate meetings of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes or by way of separate written consents of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes holding not less than two-thirds of the principal amount of convertible debentures and medium term notes outstanding, as applicable), of certain amendments to the trust indentures governing such securities, as described above. Atlantic Power and APLP will seek the approval of the holders of the convertible debentures and medium term notes by way of separate meetings and/or consent solicitations.
A bondholder representing approximately 66% of the principal amount of medium term notes and approximately 19% of the principal amount of convertible debentures outstanding has agreed to vote in favor of or otherwise consent to amendments to the trust indentures governing those securities.
The Arrangement Agreement is subject to customary non-solicitation provisions, including Atlantic Power's right to consider and accept unsolicited superior proposals in certain circumstances, subject to a right to match in favor of the Purchasers. A termination fee of US$12.5 million will be payable by Atlantic Power to the Purchasers should the Transaction not close under certain circumstances, including if the Arrangement is not completed as a result of Atlantic Power accepting an unsolicited superior proposal. A reverse termination fee of US$15 million will be payable by the Purchasers to Atlantic Power should the Transaction not close as a result of an uncured breach by the Purchasers of the Arrangement Agreement (provided Atlantic Power is not then in breach of the Arrangement Agreement).
Further information regarding the Transaction, including without limitation information regarding the Arrangement, the amendments to the trust indentures of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, the terms and conditions of the 0.25% consent fee in respect of the medium term notes, copies of the fairness opinions and the various factors considered by the Board, the board of directors of APPEL and the board of directors of the general partner of APLP will be included in Atlantic Power's management information circular and proxy statement, which will be mailed to Atlantic Power's shareholders and APPEL's preferred shareholders, and the management information circulars and/or consent solicitation documents to be mailed to Atlantic Power's convertible debenture holders and APLP's medium term noteholders. Copies of the Arrangement Agreement and the management information circulars will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, or through Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Following closing of the Transaction, the common shares of Atlantic Power will be delisted from the TSX and the NYSE and the preferred shares and convertible debentures will be delisted from the TSX. The parties currently expect to close the Transaction in the second quarter of 2021.
Financial and Legal Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as lead financial advisor to the Special Committee. Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee, the Board and the board of directors of APPEL and has provided its fairness opinions on a fixed-fee basis. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to the Special Committee and Atlantic Power, and Goodmans LLP is acting as Canadian legal counsel to the Special Committee and Atlantic Power. Kingsdale Advisors is acting as strategic shareholder advisor and proxy solicitation agent to Atlantic Power.
RBC Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor and arranging financing in support of the deal for I Squared Capital. Sidley Austin LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to I Squared Capital, and Stikeman Elliott LLP is acting as Canadian legal counsel to I Squared Capital.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast to discuss this announcement on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM ET. An accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of Atlantic Power's website prior to the call.
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): +1 (855) 239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): +1 (855) 669-9657
International (Toll): +1 (412) 542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay: Access conference call number 10151644 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): +1 (877) 344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): +1 (855) 669-9658
International (Toll): +1 (412) 317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through February 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM ET.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. Atlantic Power's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2021 to 2043. The company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by Atlantic Power. The company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol AT and on the TSX under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Copies of Atlantic Power's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
About I Squared Capital
I Squared Capital is an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, digital infrastructure, transport and social infrastructure in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Miami, the firm has over $24 billion in assets under management and offices in Hong Kong, London, New Delhi, New York and Singapore.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of Atlantic Power's management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of Atlantic Power and its projects and the Transaction. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe Atlantic Power's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the Transaction include, without limitation, the failure of Atlantic Power, APLP, APPEL and I Squared Capital to obtain necessary securityholder, regulatory and court approvals, including those noted above, obtain third-party consents, or to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Transaction, in a timely manner, or at all, failure to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction and general economic conditions. Failure to so obtain required approvals or consents, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Transaction, may result in the Transaction not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. Please also refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in Atlantic Power's periodic reports as filed with the SEC from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting Atlantic Power. The anticipated dates provided may change for a number of reasons, including unforeseen delays in preparing securityholder meeting or consent solicitation materials, the inability to secure necessary securityholder, regulatory, court or other third-party approvals or consents in the time assumed, delays resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or the need for additional time to satisfy the other conditions to the completion of the Transaction. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, Atlantic Power assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Additional Information about the Arrangement and Where to Find It
This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This release is being made in respect of the Transaction involving Atlantic Power, APPEL and I Squared Capital pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement by and among Atlantic Power, APPEL and I Squared Capital and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction, Atlantic Power will file a management information circular and proxy statement relating to a special meeting of its common shareholders with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators. Additionally, Atlantic Power will file other relevant materials in connection with the Transaction with the SEC. Securityholders of Atlantic Power are urged to read the management information circular and proxy statement regarding the Transaction and any other relevant materials carefully in their entirety when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the Transaction because they will contain important information about the Transaction and the parties to the Arrangement Agreement. The definitive management information circular and proxy statement will be mailed to Atlantic Power's common shareholders. Securityholders of Atlantic Power will be able to obtain a copy of the management information circular and proxy statement, and the filings with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators that will be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement as well as other filings containing information about the Transaction and the parties to the Arrangement Agreement made by Atlantic Power with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators free of charge on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, or on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com. Information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated into and does not constitute a part of this press release. We have included these website addresses only as inactive textual references and do not intend them to be active links.
Participants in the Solicitation
Atlantic Power and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Atlantic Power's common shares in respect of the Transaction. Information about Atlantic Power's directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement and proxy circular for Atlantic Power's 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators on April 28, 2020. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the management information circular and proxy statement regarding the Transaction when it becomes available.
Contacts:
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Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
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info@atlanticpower.com
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+1 (786) 693-5739
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
- Common shareholders to receive US$3.03 per share in cash, representing a 48% premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price per common share on the NYSE
- Convertible debentures to be converted to common shares, including a make whole premium; following conversion, debenture holders will receive US$3.03 per share in cash
- Preferred shareholders and medium term noteholders to receive cash representing meaningful premiums to recent trading prices
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power"), an independent power producer with operations in eleven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, under which the company's outstanding common shares and convertible debentures, and the outstanding preferred shares and medium term notes of certain of its subsidiaries, will be acquired. The total enterprise value of the deal is approximately US$961 million (based on current foreign exchange rates) and the transaction was unanimously approved by Atlantic Power's board of directors.
"We are pleased to announce this transaction with I Squared Capital. The independent directors of the Board, with the assistance of our financial and legal advisors, carefully analyzed I Squared Capital's offer, and after extensive negotiation and thorough consideration, concluded that the agreement is in the best interests of Atlantic Power," said Kevin T. Howell, Chairman of Atlantic Power's Board of Directors.
"The all-cash price of US$3.03 per common share represents a significant premium to our recent trading levels," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power. "As our fellow shareholders know, the future value of our shares is highly dependent on power prices and re-contracting outcomes for several major Power Purchase Agreements that are expiring in the next three to five years. The acquisition of our shares for cash would remove this uncertainty for investors and provide immediate and significant cash value. We have carefully considered the offer and we encourage our fellow shareholders to join management and the Board in voting to approve this transaction."
"The agreement also provides for the acquisition of our other public securities for cash, delivering a positive outcome for all of our security holders. Completion of this transaction is conditioned upon the approval of these holders, as well as other required approvals, which are discussed in this press release," continued Mr. Moore. "I Squared Capital is a strong financial organization whose leaders have significant experience in the power sector. Thomas Lefebvre and his team have been resilient and resourceful in putting together this transaction, which we believe is an excellent opportunity for the security holders and employees of Atlantic Power."
"We are excited to partner with Jim Moore and the management team, who have made great progress over the past several years in improving the company's balance sheet and leverage ratio while addressing operational challenges," stated Thomas Lefebvre, Partner at I Squared Capital. "Atlantic Power has an attractive portfolio of assets that I Squared Capital is well positioned to manage and we look forward to working together."
Transaction Highlights
The acquisition of Atlantic Power's outstanding common shares and the redemption of the outstanding preferred shares of APPEL will be completed by way of a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). In connection with the Arrangement, Atlantic Power's shareholder rights plan will be terminated and all rights to purchase Atlantic Power's common shares issued pursuant to the shareholder rights plan will be cancelled.
Recommendation of the Board and the Special Committee
The board of directors of Atlantic Power (the "Board"), after consultation with financial and legal advisors, and based on the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of the Board (the "Special Committee") comprised entirely of independent directors, has unanimously approved the Arrangement and determined that the Arrangement is in the best interests of Atlantic Power, and recommends that Atlantic Power's common shareholders vote in favor of the Arrangement. The board of directors of APPEL has similarly unanimously approved the Arrangement and determined that the Arrangement (together with a proposed continuance of APPEL under the laws of British Columbia) is in the best interests of APPEL and recommends that the preferred shareholders of APPEL vote in favor of the Arrangement and the proposed continuance.
The Board, after consultation with financial and legal advisors, and based on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, has also unanimously determined that the mandatory conversion of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures in accordance with the terms set out in the Arrangement Agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") is in the best interests of Atlantic Power and recommends that holders of the convertible debentures vote in favor of an amendment to the trust indenture governing the convertible debentures to provide for their mandatory conversion on closing of the Arrangement into common shares of Atlantic Power based on the conversion ratio in effect at such time under the terms of the trust indenture (including the "make whole premium shares" issuable under the terms of the trust indenture following a cash change of control).
In addition, the board of directors of the general partner of APLP, after consulting with financial and legal advisors, has unanimously determined that the mandatory redemption of its 5.95% medium term notes due June 23, 2036 in accordance with the terms set out in the Arrangement Agreement is in the best interests of APLP and recommends that holders of the medium term notes vote in favor of an amendment to the trust indenture governing the medium term notes to provide for such mandatory redemption on closing of the Arrangement for consideration equal to 106.071% of the principal amount of the medium term notes held plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to, but excluding, the closing date of the transaction. Holders of medium term notes that deliver a written consent to the proposed amendments to the trust indenture governing the medium term notes will also be entitled to a consent fee equal to 0.25% of the principal amount of medium term notes held by such holders, conditional on closing of the transaction.
Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. has provided the Special Committee and the Board, and the board of directors of APPEL, with its opinions that, as of the date of the opinions, and subject to the factors, assumptions, limitations and qualifications on which such opinions are based, the consideration to be paid to holders of Atlantic Power's common shares and convertible debentures, and the preferred shares of APPEL (in each case other than I Squared Capital and its affiliates), is fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. Each of the directors and executive officers of Atlantic Power has entered into a support agreement to vote their common shares and preferred shares, if any, in support of the Arrangement, and to vote their convertible debentures and medium term notes, if any, in support of the amendments to the trust indentures governing the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, as applicable.
The Arrangement Agreement
The Arrangement Agreement, entered into with affiliates of infrastructure funds managed by I Squared Capital (the "Purchasers") provides that the transaction (the "Transaction") is subject to a number of closing conditions, including court approval of the Arrangement, regulatory approvals (including under the Competition Act (Canada) and the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the Federal Power Act, as amended), as well as the receipt of certain third-party consents.
The Transaction is also conditional on the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of Atlantic Power's common shares voting in person or by proxy at a special meeting of Atlantic Power's common shareholders and the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of APPEL's preferred shares (voting as a single class) in person or by proxy at a meeting of APPEL's preferred shareholders in respect of both the Arrangement and the proposed continuance of APPEL under the laws of British Columbia.
In addition, the Transaction is conditional upon the approval of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, respectively (in each case either by way of votes of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes holding at least two-thirds of the principal amount of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, respectively, voted in person or by proxy at separate meetings of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes or by way of separate written consents of the holders of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes holding not less than two-thirds of the principal amount of convertible debentures and medium term notes outstanding, as applicable), of certain amendments to the trust indentures governing such securities, as described above. Atlantic Power and APLP will seek the approval of the holders of the convertible debentures and medium term notes by way of separate meetings and/or consent solicitations.
A bondholder representing approximately 66% of the principal amount of medium term notes and approximately 19% of the principal amount of convertible debentures outstanding has agreed to vote in favor of or otherwise consent to amendments to the trust indentures governing those securities.
The Arrangement Agreement is subject to customary non-solicitation provisions, including Atlantic Power's right to consider and accept unsolicited superior proposals in certain circumstances, subject to a right to match in favor of the Purchasers. A termination fee of US$12.5 million will be payable by Atlantic Power to the Purchasers should the Transaction not close under certain circumstances, including if the Arrangement is not completed as a result of Atlantic Power accepting an unsolicited superior proposal. A reverse termination fee of US$15 million will be payable by the Purchasers to Atlantic Power should the Transaction not close as a result of an uncured breach by the Purchasers of the Arrangement Agreement (provided Atlantic Power is not then in breach of the Arrangement Agreement).
Further information regarding the Transaction, including without limitation information regarding the Arrangement, the amendments to the trust indentures of the convertible debentures and the medium term notes, the terms and conditions of the 0.25% consent fee in respect of the medium term notes, copies of the fairness opinions and the various factors considered by the Board, the board of directors of APPEL and the board of directors of the general partner of APLP will be included in Atlantic Power's management information circular and proxy statement, which will be mailed to Atlantic Power's shareholders and APPEL's preferred shareholders, and the management information circulars and/or consent solicitation documents to be mailed to Atlantic Power's convertible debenture holders and APLP's medium term noteholders. Copies of the Arrangement Agreement and the management information circulars will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, or through Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Following closing of the Transaction, the common shares of Atlantic Power will be delisted from the TSX and the NYSE and the preferred shares and convertible debentures will be delisted from the TSX. The parties currently expect to close the Transaction in the second quarter of 2021.
Financial and Legal Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as lead financial advisor to the Special Committee. Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee, the Board and the board of directors of APPEL and has provided its fairness opinions on a fixed-fee basis. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to the Special Committee and Atlantic Power, and Goodmans LLP is acting as Canadian legal counsel to the Special Committee and Atlantic Power. Kingsdale Advisors is acting as strategic shareholder advisor and proxy solicitation agent to Atlantic Power.
RBC Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor and arranging financing in support of the deal for I Squared Capital. Sidley Austin LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to I Squared Capital, and Stikeman Elliott LLP is acting as Canadian legal counsel to I Squared Capital.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast to discuss this announcement on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM ET. An accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of Atlantic Power's website prior to the call.
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): +1 (855) 239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): +1 (855) 669-9657
International (Toll): +1 (412) 542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay: Access conference call number 10151644 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): +1 (877) 344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): +1 (855) 669-9658
International (Toll): +1 (412) 317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through February 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM ET.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. Atlantic Power's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2021 to 2043. The company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by Atlantic Power. The company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol AT and on the TSX under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Copies of Atlantic Power's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
About I Squared Capital
I Squared Capital is an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, digital infrastructure, transport and social infrastructure in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Miami, the firm has over $24 billion in assets under management and offices in Hong Kong, London, New Delhi, New York and Singapore.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of Atlantic Power's management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of Atlantic Power and its projects and the Transaction. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe Atlantic Power's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the Transaction include, without limitation, the failure of Atlantic Power, APLP, APPEL and I Squared Capital to obtain necessary securityholder, regulatory and court approvals, including those noted above, obtain third-party consents, or to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Transaction, in a timely manner, or at all, failure to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction and general economic conditions. Failure to so obtain required approvals or consents, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Transaction, may result in the Transaction not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. Please also refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in Atlantic Power's periodic reports as filed with the SEC from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting Atlantic Power. The anticipated dates provided may change for a number of reasons, including unforeseen delays in preparing securityholder meeting or consent solicitation materials, the inability to secure necessary securityholder, regulatory, court or other third-party approvals or consents in the time assumed, delays resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or the need for additional time to satisfy the other conditions to the completion of the Transaction. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, Atlantic Power assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Additional Information about the Arrangement and Where to Find It
This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This release is being made in respect of the Transaction involving Atlantic Power, APPEL and I Squared Capital pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement by and among Atlantic Power, APPEL and I Squared Capital and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction, Atlantic Power will file a management information circular and proxy statement relating to a special meeting of its common shareholders with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators. Additionally, Atlantic Power will file other relevant materials in connection with the Transaction with the SEC. Securityholders of Atlantic Power are urged to read the management information circular and proxy statement regarding the Transaction and any other relevant materials carefully in their entirety when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the Transaction because they will contain important information about the Transaction and the parties to the Arrangement Agreement. The definitive management information circular and proxy statement will be mailed to Atlantic Power's common shareholders. Securityholders of Atlantic Power will be able to obtain a copy of the management information circular and proxy statement, and the filings with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators that will be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement as well as other filings containing information about the Transaction and the parties to the Arrangement Agreement made by Atlantic Power with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators free of charge on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, or on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com. Information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated into and does not constitute a part of this press release. We have included these website addresses only as inactive textual references and do not intend them to be active links.
Participants in the Solicitation
Atlantic Power and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Atlantic Power's common shares in respect of the Transaction. Information about Atlantic Power's directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement and proxy circular for Atlantic Power's 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators on April 28, 2020. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the management information circular and proxy statement regarding the Transaction when it becomes available.
Contacts:
For Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
+1 (617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
For I Squared Capital
Andreas Moon, Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations
andreas.moon@isquaredcapital.com
+1 (786) 693-5739
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has approved Atlantic Power's renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and APPEL's renewal of its NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 6.0% Series E Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due January 31, 2025 (the "6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.E).
b) the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX:ATP);
c) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
d) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
e) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 31, 2020. The NCIBs will expire on December 30, 2021 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs or terminate them at their option. Under its current NCIB which expires December 30, 2020, Atlantic Power has purchased 7,476,213 of its common shares at an average price of Cdn$2.85. There were no purchases of its 6.0% Series E Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures. APPEL has purchased 381,794 of its Series 1 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$15.17; 62,365 of its Series 2 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$15.20; and 120,000 of its Series 3 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$17.90.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect their value. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's discretionary funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 31, 2020, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 17, 2020, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) Cdn$115,000,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures; and
b) 89,222,568 outstanding Common Shares.
As of December 17, 2020, APPEL had outstanding:
c) 3,465,706 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares;
d) 2,441,766 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and
e) 957,391 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares.
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's common shares and 5% of the public float of its convertible debentures and up to 10% of the public float of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 17, 2020, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | ||
Total Limit (1) | Daily Limit (2) | |
a) 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures | Cdn$5,750,000 | Cdn$7,706 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | ||
Total Limit (3) | Daily Limit (4) | |
b) Common Shares | 8,554,391 | 10,420 |
c) Series 1 Preferred Shares | 346,570 | 1,000 |
d) Series 2 Preferred Shares | 243,976 | 1,000 |
e) Series 3 Preferred Shares | 93,889 | 1,000 |
Notes | ||
1 | Represents 5% of the public float. As of December 17, 2020, the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures was $115,000,000. | |
2 | Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures is Cdn$30,826. | |
3 | For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, Series 2 Preferred Shares and Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2020, the public float of the Common Shares was 85,543,916; the public float of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 3,465,706; the public float of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,439,766; and the public float of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 938,891. | |
4 | Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 41,683; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 1,221; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 993; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 836. |
All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2021 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today a one-year extension of its Calstock Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and a final settlement of the insurance claim for its Cadillac plant.
Calstock is an approximately 35 megawatt biomass plant located in Hearst, Ontario. The offtaker under the PPA is the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation. The PPA was originally scheduled to expire in June 2020 but prior to that date was extended to December 2020 on existing terms. The second extension, which is also on existing terms, runs to December 16, 2021. The extension provides the provincial government additional time to consider future options for addressing mill waste in the province, including a potential new PPA for Calstock. The extension could be terminated early by mutual agreement if the Company is successful in securing a new contract.
"This extension was made possible by the Ontario government's commitment to support the forestry sector and the economy of Northern Ontario, and the strong support of all stakeholders involved in this process, including our Calstock team, the local communities and mills, unions and the Ontario Forest Industries Association," said Joe Cofelice, Executive Vice President—Commercial Development of Atlantic Power. "We look forward to further engagement with government and other stakeholders regarding a potential new contract for Calstock."
The PPA extension, which is effective December 17, 2020, does not result in a change to the Company's 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $175 million to $190 million.
Separately, earlier this month, the Company executed a final settlement of its insurance claim for the Cadillac plant, under which it will receive final payments from the insurers totaling approximately $10.1 million. The outcome was consistent with the Company's expectation. The cash is expected to be received by year-end 2020, which would allow the Company to record business interruption insurance recoveries to income in the fourth quarter of 2020.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2021 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.30%, which will be payable March 31, 2021.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on November 30, 2020 to be 4.30%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.12%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.358688 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.274653 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on December 31, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2020.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Operational and Commercial Updates
Reaffirming 2020 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
"Financial results for the third quarter keep us on track to achieve our 2020 guidance, despite continued lower water flows at Curtis Palmer," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power Corporation. "We continued to strengthen our balance sheet, repaying $19.8 million of debt during the third quarter and $61 million year to date. On the operations front, we returned our Williams Lake plant to service in August and are seeing some improvement in fuel availability. Our Cadillac plant has been operating well, and we expect to settle our insurance claim shortly. On the commercial front, we now expect another short-term extension of our Calstock Power Purchase Agreement and are exploring contracting opportunities for Oxnard for 2022."
(1) The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Financial Review of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Impact of Cadillac Insurance Recovery
Following a fire at Cadillac in September 2019, the Company undertook reconstruction of the plant, which was completed in late July 2020. The plant was re-commissioned, tested and returned to service on August 20, 2020. The Company had established a $24.8 million insurance receivable in 2019. Business interruption losses were not included in the receivable and are accounted for as a gain contingency. As insurance recoveries have been received in payment of claims related to the incident, the receivable has been reduced. In the third quarter of 2020, the Company received another $7.0 million of insurance recovery, bringing the total amount received to $31.0 million. Accordingly, in the third quarter of 2020, the Company reduced the receivable to zero and recorded a $6.2 million gain, representing an initial recovery of business interruption losses. The $6.2 million gain is included in Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash flows from operating activities.
The Company expects to reach a settlement of the remaining Cadillac insurance claim in the near future and receive a final payment before year-end of approximately $10 million to $11 million. A substantial majority of this amount represents recovery of business interruption losses, with the remainder allocated to recovery of property losses. Upon receipt, the Company will record the final settlement amount to income. The portion related to business interruption losses will be included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Approximately half of the business interruption loss recovery to be received relates to an expected reduction in capacity payments under the Cadillac Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in 2021, due to reduced availability in 2020 during the extended outage. This amount will be included in Project Adjusted EBITDA when the cash is received in 2020. Results for the Cadillac project in 2021 are expected to be lower as a result of the reduction in capacity payments.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 1 - Financial Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project revenue | $65.2 | $71.1 | ($5.9) | $200.3 | $215.4 | ($15.1) |
Project income | 38.0 | 27.9 | 10.1 | 82.3 | 80.1 | 2.2 |
Net income attributable to Atlantic | 16.2 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 40.0 | 22.7 | 17.3 |
Earnings per share attributable to | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.41 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
Earnings per share attributable to | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 49.5 | 48.9 | 0.6 | 137.1 | 153.2 | (16.1) |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized |
Consolidated Results
Project revenue in the third quarter of 2020 decreased by $5.9 million to $65.2 million from $71.1 million, with decreases at Oxnard, Cadillac, Piedmont and Curtis Palmer partially offset by increases at Williams Lake and at Allendale and Dorchester, which were acquired in July 2019.
Project income in the third quarter of 2020 was $38.0 million as compared to $27.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase of $10.1 million was primarily attributable to a $7.0 million increase in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash), the $6.2 million insurance recovery of business interruption losses at Cadillac, and a $1.9 million reduction in fuel expense, primarily at Oxnard, which operated less under the current Reliability Must Run (RMR) contract than under the PPA that expired in May. These benefits to project income were partially offset by the $5.9 million decrease in revenue discussed previously.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation in the third quarter of 2020 was $16.2 million as compared to $12.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase of $3.6 million was primarily attributable to the $10.1 million increase in project income discussed previously, partially offset by a foreign exchange loss of $5.1 million as compared to a foreign exchange gain of $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. The foreign exchange loss was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated 2.1% from June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020).
Earnings per diluted share in the third quarter of 2020 was $0.15 as compared to $0.10 in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was attributable to higher net income and a decrease in shares outstanding.
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.6 million to $49.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 from $48.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. The 2020 result included $6.2 million of insurance recovery for business interruption losses at Cadillac. This benefit was mostly offset by reductions in EBITDA at Oxnard due to the RMR contract being less favorable than the expired PPA, at Morris due to a scheduled major maintenance outage and lower power prices, and at Curtis Palmer due to lower water flows.
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Table 2 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project income (loss) | ||||||
Solid Fuel | $10.8 | $5.4 | $5.4 | $4.5 | $10.3 | ($5.8) |
Natural Gas | 25.2 | 23.0 | 2.2 | 61.8 | 51.6 | 10.2 |
Hydroelectric | 0.7 | 1.4 | (0.7) | 21.0 | 26.6 | (5.6) |
Corporate | 1.3 | (1.9) | 3.2 | (5.0) | (8.4) | 3.4 |
Total | $38.0 | $27.9 | $10.1 | $82.3 | $80.1 | $2.2 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
Solid Fuel | $17.1 | $13.2 | $3.9 | $23.3 | $31.5 | ($8.2) |
Natural Gas | 27.1 | 29.6 | (2.5) | 79.1 | 80.6 | (1.5) |
Hydroelectric | 5.6 | 6.3 | (0.7) | 35.7 | 41.2 | (5.5) |
Corporate | (0.3) | (0.2) | (0.1) | (1.0) | (0.1) | (0.9) |
Total | $49.5 | $48.9 | $0.6 | $137.1 | $153.2 | ($16.1) |
Segment Results
Solid Fuel
Project income increased $5.4 million, primarily due to a $6.3 million increase at Cadillac. During the quarter, the Company recorded a $6.2 million gain on recovery of business interruption losses at the project. In addition, project income increased $1.3 million at Chambers, due to lower fuel consumption, and $1.0 million at Williams Lake, which had higher generation than the comparable 2019 period despite undergoing a maintenance outage in July and the first half of August. Project income decreased by modest amounts at Piedmont, Grayling and Calstock.
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.9 million, primarily due to a $5.0 million increase at Cadillac due to recovery of business interruption losses, a $1.2 million increase at Chambers due to lower fuel consumption and a $1.1 million increase at Williams Lake due to the energy purchase agreement that became effective in October 2019 and higher generation than the comparable 2019 period. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $1.1 million at Calstock, due to higher biomass fuel prices, and $1.1 million at Piedmont, due to maintenance outages.
Natural Gas
Project income increased $2.2 million, primarily due to a $4.9 million increase in the fair value of natural gas swaps at Orlando (non-cash). Project income also increased modestly at Nipigon and Manchief. These increases were partially offset by decreases in project income of $2.1 million at Morris, due to a major maintenance outage and lower power prices, and $2.0 million at Oxnard due to the RMR contract, which provides for lower capacity and energy revenues than under the PPA that expired in May.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.5 million, primarily due to decreases of $3.0 million at Oxnard under the RMR contract that became effective in June, and $1.9 million at Morris due to a major maintenance outage and lower power prices. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.6 million at Nipigon due primarily to major maintenance expense incurred in the year-ago period and favorable savings pool shared with the offtaker.
Hydroelectric
Project income decreased $0.7 million, primarily due to a $1.7 million decrease at Curtis Palmer. Generation at Curtis Palmer was 21% below the comparable 2019 level and 28% below the historical third-quarter average. This decrease was partially offset by modestly higher project income at the three other hydro projects.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.7 million, primarily due to a $1.7 million decrease at Curtis Palmer, partially offset by modest increases at the three other hydro projects.
Corporate
Project income increased $3.2 million, primarily due to a $5.4 million increase in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements (non-cash) related to the senior secured credit facility.
Project Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.3) million did not change materially from ($0.2) million in the year-ago period.
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Table 3 - Cash Flow Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $27.8 | $36.4 | ($8.6) | $72.1 | $104.5 | ($32.4) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (6.5) | (29.1) | 22.6 | (9.4) | (28.0) | 18.6 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (26.9) | (20.3) | (6.6) | (112.4) | (87.1) | (25.3) |
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities of $27.8 million decreased $8.6 million from $36.4 million in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to an $8.0 million unfavorable change in working capital. In addition, excluding the benefit of the $6.2 million insurance recovery at Cadillac, Project Adjusted EBITDA was lower by $5.6 million. These negative factors were partially offset by the $6.2 million insurance recovery, which was included in cash provided by operating activities.
Cash used in investing activities of $6.5 million for the third quarter of 2020 decreased $22.6 million from the $29.1 million for the third quarter of 2019. Acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated affiliates decreased $28.7 million from the 2019 period, when the Company acquired ownership of or equity interests in four biomass projects. Capital expenditures increased $6.0 million as compared to the third quarter of 2019, of which $6.1 million related to the reconstruction of Cadillac. The Cadillac capital expenditures were mostly funded by insurance proceeds received in the previous quarter.
Cash used in financing activities of $26.9 million increased $6.6 million from $20.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. The majority of the increase was attributable to common share repurchases. In July 2020, the Company used $5.5 million to repurchase common shares as compared to no repurchases in the third quarter of 2019. This increase was partially offset by $1.5 million reduction in use of cash for debt repayment.
During the third quarter of 2020, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $5.6 million.
Liquidity, Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Liquidity
As shown in Table 4, the Company's liquidity at September 30, 2020 was $132.3 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from $140.1 million at June 30, 2020. The decrease was attributable to a $7.5 million reduction in cash at the projects. During the quarter, the Company used $5.5 million in parent cash for repurchases of common shares.
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Table 4 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
September 30, | June 30, | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $15.9 | $16.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 14.4 | 21.9 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 30.3 | 38.0 |
Revolving credit facility | 180.0 | 180.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (78.0) | (77.9) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 102.0 | 102.1 |
Total liquidity | $132.3 | $140.1 |
Excludes restricted cash of (1) : | $2.6 | $0.5 |
(1) Includes $1.2 million and $0.2 million at September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively, from Cadillac insurance |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the third quarter of 2020, the Company repaid $19.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $0.8 million of project-level debt at Cadillac. At September 30, 2020, the Company's consolidated debt was $585.2 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.9 times. On a net debt basis (debt net of $30.3 million of cash), the consolidated leverage ratio at September 30, 2020 was 3.7 times.
For the full year 2020, the Company expects to repay approximately $72.5 million of term loan and $3.9 million of Cadillac project debt, including $57.1 million repaid in the first nine months of 2020. In addition, the Company expects to repay $7.8 million of its share of Chambers project debt, including $3.9 million repaid in the first nine months of 2020 (all in the second quarter). (Chambers is accounted for on the equity method.) The Company expects its leverage ratio to improve by year-end 2020 as a result of continued debt repayment and anticipated higher Project Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter.
Capital Allocation
In July 2020, under its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 2.7 million common shares at a cost of $5.5 million, or an average price of $2.01 per share. These repurchases were previously disclosed in the Company's second quarter 2020 financial results.
Year to date under the NCIB and a substantial issuer bid in May 2020, the Company has repurchased and canceled approximately 20.0 million common shares at a total cost of $41.6 million, or an average price of $2.04 per share.
There were no repurchases of preferred shares under the NCIB in the third quarter of 2020. Year to date, the Company has invested $6.4 million (US$ equivalent) to repurchase preferred shares at an average discount to par of 39%, all in the first quarter of this year. There have been no repurchases of convertible debentures under the NCIB year to date.
2020 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company's guidance for 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA, which was initially provided in February 2020, remains $175 million to $190 million. Relative to the Company's expectations at that time, the most significant positive variance has been the expected level of insurance recoveries related to business interruption losses at Cadillac, mostly because of the portion that will be recorded this year which relates to 2021 capacity revenues. The short-term extension of the Calstock PPA and the RMR contract for Oxnard (as opposed to planned shutdowns of both plants) have been modestly favorable, and the performance of Williams Lake has been slightly better than originally anticipated. The extended maintenance outages and costs of repairs at Craven and Grayling and maintenance-related outages at Piedmont have been unfavorable relative to expectations.
The Company's guidance assumes average water flows for Curtis Palmer and Mamquam. Year to date through September 30, water flows at Curtis Palmer have been in line with average levels, as a strong first quarter essentially offset below-average second and third quarters. However, conditions in October were below average. Mamquam water flows through October have been favorable relative to average levels.
Table 5 provides a bridge of the Company's 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2020 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2020 estimated Cash provided by operating activities to a range of $100 million to $115 million from the 2019 level of $144.7 million is largely attributable to lower expected Project Adjusted EBITDA, an assumption of nil working capital (versus a benefit to cash flow in 2019), modestly higher project debt repayment at Chambers (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects) and higher decommissioning outlays for the San Diego projects (majority of the cash outlays occurring in 2020 rather than in 2019).
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Table 5 - Bridge of 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2020 Guidance | ||
(Initiated 2/27/20) | 2019 Actual | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $196.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (8.0) | (3.5) |
Corporate G&A (cash) | (23.0) | (22.4) |
Cash interest payments | (36.0) | (37.6) |
Cash taxes | (4.0) | (2.3) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (4.0) | (1.0) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | 15.4 |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $144.7 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Operational Updates
Coronavirus Pandemic
With power generation deemed an essential service, to date, the coronavirus pandemic has not materially affected the Company's ability to continue operating its plants safely and reliably. The Company continues to monitor closely the impact of the pandemic on all aspects of its business, including taking extra precautions for employees who continue to work at the Company's plants. The Company has taken appropriate steps at its plants to ensure that health and safety guidelines are being followed, including plant sanitization. Non-essential personnel are not permitted access to the sites. The Company is monitoring fuel supply for its biomass plants (which generally have multiple suppliers including mills and other sources) to ensure that potential supply disruptions are minimized. While the pandemic did not materially affect financial results or plant operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company is unable to predict the impact that it could have on its financial position and operating results due to numerous uncertainties.
Williams Lake
Under the terms of the Energy Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro, the plant is subject to a contractual curtailment during the months of May, June and July. The plant was taken down on April 9 and was returned to service on August 17, slightly earlier than the Company's previous expectation. During the outage, the plant's cooling tower was replaced and other routine maintenance was completed. Since its return to service, the plant generally has been operating at full load. The Company continues to rebuild fuel supply, and has seen a modest improvement in the availability of fuel. Williams Lake is contractually required to operate from November through February, and the Company expects that the plant will operate during that period. The Company now expects that Williams Lake will generate modestly positive Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2020, and show continued improvement in 2021.
Grayling
As reported in the Company's second quarter 2020 financial results, the Grayling biomass plant, in which the Company has a 30% equity interest, experienced a generator failure in early July. A rewind of the generator was required and was recently completed, and the plant was returned to service on November 7. The outage and additional maintenance expense resulted in Project Adjusted EBITDA losses for Grayling of $0.4 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2020. The Company does not expect to receive distributions from Grayling in 2020.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
Demolition of the Naval Training Center site in San Diego has been completed. At North Island, all above-ground structures have been removed and the concrete foundations are now being demolished. At Naval Station, all above-ground structures are in the process of being removed. All demolition work is expected to be completed by year-end 2020, subject to potential coronavirus-related delays. The Company's estimate of the cash outlay to decommission these projects is $6.6 million, or approximately $5 million net of salvage proceeds received to date. Approximately $4 million of this is expected to be incurred to complete the work this year. These decommissioning expenditures are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Maintenance and Capex
In the third quarter of 2020, the Company incurred $7.2 million of maintenance expense and $1.4 million of capital expenditures. These figures exclude capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac of $6.1 million. In the first nine months of 2020, maintenance expense and capital expenditures totaled $24.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac totaled $21.8 million, which have been covered by the Company's insurance. For the full year 2020, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of $32.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million (excluding Cadillac). (All figures referenced include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Commercial Updates
Calstock (Ontario)
Earlier this year, the Calstock PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation was extended by six months, to December 2020, in order to provide the provincial government additional time to evaluate the future role of the Calstock plant and biomass generation in the province. The Company remains engaged with the government on these issues and currently expects that an additional short-term PPA extension will be agreed upon that would provide additional time for all stakeholders to address the concerns of the region's forestry sector and consider potential options to further extend operations at Calstock.
Oxnard (California)
Oxnard is currently operating under an RMR contract with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) that became effective June 1, 2020 and will expire December 31, 2020. The RMR is conditioned upon the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is expected by or about year-end 2020.
In September 2020, the Company announced that it had executed an RA agreement for Oxnard for 2021, under which it will provide capacity to satisfy the load obligations of a community choice aggregator. The RA agreement, which is not subject to FERC approval, provides for a fixed monthly capacity payment that is favorable to the economics of the current RMR contract. In addition, under the RA agreement, the project will have the opportunity to receive revenue from the sale of energy and ancillary services. The Company expects that Oxnard will generate modestly positive Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2021 under the RA agreement as compared to a modest EBITDA loss in 2020. The Company is currently exploring RA opportunities for Oxnard for 2022.
Financial Results by Project
A schedule of Project income, Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the comparable 2019 period can be found in the third quarter 2020 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 14 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Start Time: 8:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10149633 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 10, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "target" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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Table 6 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
September 30, | December 31, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $30.3 | $74.9 |
Restricted cash | 2.6 | 7.7 |
Accounts receivable | 29.4 | 30.4 |
Insurance recovery receivable | - | 13.5 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | - | 0.7 |
Inventory | 19.5 | 18.6 |
Prepayments | 5.5 | 3.8 |
Income taxes receivable | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Lease receivable | - | 0.9 |
Other current assets | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Total current assets | 89.9 | 152.7 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 494.8 | 502.1 |
Equity method investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 91.4 | 96.6 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 125.8 | 144.3 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4.9 | 6.3 |
Deferred income taxes | 11.7 | 10.4 |
Other assets | 0.6 | 1.9 |
Total assets | $840.4 | $935.6 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $4.0 | $8.9 |
Accrued interest | 3.4 | 2.6 |
Other accrued liabilities | 19.3 | 20.8 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 91.0 | 76.4 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 10.6 | 12.0 |
Operating lease liabilities | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Other current liabilities | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 130.9 | 122.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 399.7 | 473.5 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 79.8 | 81.1 |
Derivative instruments liability | 9.1 | 15.9 |
Deferred income taxes | 25.8 | 23.7 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 18.1 | 19.8 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 50.2 | 51.5 |
Operating lease liabilities | 3.4 | 4.8 |
Other long-term liabilities | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Total liabilities | $721.1 | $797.9 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 89,222,568 and | 1,219.4 | 1,259.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (144.7) | (140.7) |
Retained deficit | (1,124.2) | (1,164.2) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' deficit | (49.5) | (45.0) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 168.8 | 182.7 |
Total equity | 119.3 | 137.7 |
Total liabilities and equity | $840.4 | $935.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 7 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Project revenue: | ||||
Energy sales | $30.3 | $29.2 | $102.1 | $102.7 |
Energy capacity revenue | 29.7 | 38.0 | 84.8 | 99.8 |
Other | 5.2 | 3.9 | 13.4 | 12.9 |
65.2 | 71.1 | 200.3 | 215.4 | |
Project expenses: | ||||
Fuel | 17.5 | 19.4 | 51.3 | 55.2 |
Operations and maintenance | 21.2 | 19.5 | 64.0 | 54.6 |
Depreciation and amortization | 14.5 | 16.2 | 45.3 | 48.5 |
53.2 | 55.1 | 160.6 | 158.3 | |
Project other income (loss): | ||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 8.1 | 1.1 | 5.6 | (8.3) |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 12.1 | 12.1 | 31.8 | 34.4 |
Interest, net | (0.4) | (0.3) | (1.0) | (0.9) |
Insurance gain (loss) | 6.2 | (1.0) | 6.2 | (1.0) |
Other expense, net | - | - | - | (1.2) |
26.0 | 11.9 | 42.6 | 23.0 | |
Project income | 38.0 | 27.9 | 82.3 | 80.1 |
Administrative and other expenses: | ||||
Administration | 5.6 | 5.5 | 16.8 | 17.3 |
Interest expense, net | 10.8 | 10.9 | 31.7 | 33.0 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 5.1 | (2.8) | (6.2) | 7.1 |
Other (income) expense, net | (3.8) | (0.2) | (2.7) | 0.7 |
17.7 | 13.4 | 39.6 | 58.1 | |
Income from operations before income taxes | 20.3 | 14.5 | 42.7 | 22.0 |
Income tax expense | 2.5 | 0.2 | 5.2 | 2.4 |
Net income | 17.8 | 14.3 | 37.5 | 19.6 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company | 1.6 | 1.7 | (2.5) | (3.1) |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $16.2 | $12.6 | $40.0 | $22.7 |
Net earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Basic | $0.18 | $0.12 | $0.41 | $0.21 |
Diluted | $0.15 | $0.10 | $0.34 | $0.19 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 89.5 | 109.4 | 98.1 | 109.4 |
Diluted | 117.8 | 137.8 | 126.4 | 138.3 |
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Table 8 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Nine months ended | |
Unaudited | September 30, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $37.5 | $19.6 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 45.3 | 48.5 |
Share-based compensation | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Other gain | - | (0.8) |
Asset retirement obligations | - | 1.4 |
Gain on disposal of fixed assets and inventory | (0.8) | (0.1) |
Insurance loss | - | 1.0 |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (31.8) | (34.4) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 37.3 | 41.4 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (6.6) | 7.3 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (7.3) | 9.8 |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 4.7 | 5.3 |
Non-cash operating lease expense | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Deferred income taxes | 0.6 | (1.8) |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 1.2 | 4.7 |
Inventory | (1.0) | 0.3 |
Prepayments and other assets | (0.4) | (0.2) |
Accounts payable | (6.1) | (1.3) |
Accruals and other liabilities | (3.0) | 1.5 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 72.1 | 104.5 |
Cash used in investing activities: | ||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate | - | (18.7) |
Insurance proceeds | 12.7 | - |
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received | - | (10.0) |
Proceeds from sales of assets | 0.9 | 1.6 |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (23.0) | (0.9) |
Cash used in investing activities | (9.4) | (28.0) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Common share repurchases | (41.6) | (0.8) |
Preferred share repurchases | (6.4) | (8.0) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (57.1) | (52.3) |
Repayment of convertible debentures | - | (18.5) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP withheld for taxes | (0.7) | (2.0) |
Deferred financing costs | (1.6) | - |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (5.0) | (5.5) |
Cash used in financing activities | (112.4) | (87.1) |
Net decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (49.7) | (10.6) |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 82.6 | 70.4 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $32.9 | $59.8 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $26.6 | $27.0 |
Income taxes paid, net | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Accruals for construction in progress | 1.7 | 0.2 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, insurance loss (gain), other (income) expenses and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 9 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 9 - Reconciliation of Net Income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $16.2 | $12.6 | $40.0 | $22.7 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred share dividends of a | 1.6 | 1.7 | (2.5) | (3.1) |
Net income | $17.8 | $14.3 | $37.5 | $19.6 |
Income tax expense | 2.5 | 0.2 | 5.2 | 2.4 |
Income from operations before income taxes | 20.3 | 14.5 | 42.7 | 22.0 |
Administration | 5.6 | 5.5 | 16.8 | 17.3 |
Interest expense, net | 10.8 | 10.9 | 31.7 | 33.0 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 5.1 | (2.8) | (6.2) | 7.1 |
Other (income) expense, net | (3.8) | (0.2) | (2.7) | 0.7 |
Project income | $38.0 | $27.9 | $82.3 | $80.1 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | ($8.1) | ($1.0) | ($5.6) | $8.3 |
Depreciation and amortization | 18.8 | 20.2 | 58.3 | 60.6 |
Interest, net | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
Insurance loss | - | 1.0 | - | 1.0 |
Other project expense | - | - | - | 1.2 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $49.5 | $48.9 | $137.1 | $153.2 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2020 after the market closes on the afternoon of Monday, November 9, 2020. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of November 9. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Start Time: 8:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10149633 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 10, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
Cadillac plant returned to service
New contract executed for Oxnard for 2021
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") provides the following update on its Cadillac and Oxnard plants:
Cadillac is an approximately 40 megawatt biomass plant located in Cadillac, Michigan. The plant had been out of service following a fire in September 2019. Reconstruction was completed in late July and the plant was re-commissioned, tested and returned to service on August 20, 2020. The cost of new equipment and repairs to the plant was in line with the Company's estimate and Cadillac has been operating well since its return to service. The Company expects that it will settle the Cadillac insurance claim by the end of September, which would allow it to record business interruption insurance recoveries to income in the third quarter of 2020.
Oxnard is an approximately 49 megawatt gas-fired plant located in Oxnard, California. The plant is currently operating under a Reliability Must Run (RMR) agreement with the California Independent System Operator through December 31, 2020. The RMR agreement is based on the plant's cost of service and is subject to the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is pending.
On August 28, 2020, the Company executed an agreement to sell Resource Adequacy (RA) capacity from the Oxnard plant effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Capacity provided under the agreement will be used to satisfy the load obligations of a community choice aggregator. Under the RA agreement, Oxnard will receive a fixed monthly capacity payment. The capacity payment alone represents an improved outcome compared to a potential RMR alternative for 2021. The RA agreement also provides the opportunity for the plant to receive revenue from the potential sale of energy and ancillary services as well as other non-capacity revenues. The Company expects a modest level of Project Adjusted EBITDA from Oxnard in 2021.
"The improvement in market conditions in California over the past couple of months made the RA agreement an attractive option for Oxnard," said Joe Cofelice, Executive Vice President—Commercial Development of Atlantic Power. "Recent events in that market demonstrate the importance of firm and flexible generation in meeting electric demand and supporting the continued deployment of renewable generation."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.36%, which will be payable December 31, 2020.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on August 31, 2020 to be 4.36%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.18%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.358688 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.286976 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on September 30, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2020.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Accelerated Return of Capital to Shareholders
Operational and Commercial Updates
Reaffirming 2020 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
"Financial results for the second quarter were solid, despite lower water flows at Curtis Palmer and extended outages at several plants. We are reaffirming our 2020 guidance," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power Corporation. "We came into the year in a strong enough position to treat our employees and shareholders well. We have not had to lay off any employees and we have not cut benefits or salaries despite the pandemic. Meanwhile, we continue to both deleverage our balance sheet and return capital to shareholders via share repurchases. In the first six months of this year, we paid down $37.3 million of consolidated debt. Our leverage ratio at the end of June was 3.8 times, or 3.6 times net of cash. We accelerated the rate of share repurchases as we viewed the share price opportunity to be compelling. Year to date through July, we have repurchased a total of 20.0 million shares at an average price of $2.04 per share, reducing shares outstanding by 18% from the year-end 2019 level."
(1) The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Financial Review of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cadillac Insurance Recovery
Reconstruction of the Cadillac plant was completed in late July and the plant is in the process of being commissioned. The Company believes its insurance coverage will be adequate to cover the cost of repairs and business interruption losses during the outage. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company received $5.4 million from its insurers in payment of claims related to the incident. This receipt is included in cash flows from investing activities. Cumulatively through June 30, 2020, the Company has received $24.0 million in payment of claims related to the incident. The cost of repairs to the plant is included in capital expenditures, a component of cash flows from investing activities. The Company incurred $5.9 million of capital expenditures for repairs in the second quarter of 2020 and a total of $20.7 million through June 30, 2020. The total cost to reconstruct the plant, including amounts incurred in the third quarter, is in line with the Company's estimate.
Payments from the Company's insurers are not allocated between property insurance and business interruption insurance. The Company estimates that approximately $3.6 million of the $5.4 million payment represents recovery of business interruption losses in the second quarter of 2020, and that $8.9 million of the $24.0 million in payments through June 30, 2020 represents recovery of business interruption losses since the incident. Insurance recoveries related to business interruption losses are accounted for as a gain contingency and will not be recorded as income (or included in Project Adjusted EBITDA) until final payment is made by the Company's insurers and the claim is settled, which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2020.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 1 - Financial Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project revenue | $62.3 | $71.3 | ($9.0) | $135.0 | $144.3 | ($9.3) |
Project income | 19.7 | 21.7 | (2.0) | 44.4 | 52.2 | (7.8) |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corp. | (5.7) | 1.2 | (6.9) | 23.8 | 10.1 | 13.7 |
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corp. - basic | (0.06) | 0.01 | (0.07) | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corp. - diluted | (0.06) | 0.01 | (0.07) | 0.20 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 36.7 | 50.8 | (14.1) | 87.6 | 104.5 | (16.9) |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 14 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss). |
Consolidated Results
Project revenue in the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $9.0 million to $62.3 million from $71.3 million, with decreases at Curtis Palmer, Cadillac, Oxnard, Williams Lake and Morris partially offset by increases at Allendale and Dorchester, which were acquired in July 2019, and at Kenilworth.
Project income in the second quarter of 2020 was $19.7 million as compared to $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease of $2.0 million was primarily attributable to the $9.0 million decrease in revenue, a $3.6 million increase in operation and maintenance expense, primarily for Allendale and Dorchester (acquired in July 2019) and Williams Lake (cooling tower replacement), and a $3.3 million decrease in equity earnings from unconsolidated affiliates due to losses at Craven and Grayling. These negative variances were partially offset by a $10.1 million increase in the fair value of derivative instruments.
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation in the second quarter of 2020 was $5.7 million as compared to net income of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease of $6.9 million was primarily attributable to a $2.0 million decrease in project income and a $4.4 million increase in foreign exchange loss. The foreign exchange loss was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated 3.9% from March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020). These negative variances were partially offset by reductions in administration and interest expense of $0.5 and $0.8 million, respectively.
Loss per diluted share in the second quarter of 2020 was $0.06 as compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.01 in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease was attributable to a net loss (as compared to net income in the prior period), partially offset by a decrease in shares outstanding.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $14.1 million to $36.7 million in the second quarter of 2020 from $50.8 million in the second quarter of 2019, with most of the decrease attributable to lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, the Williams Lake outage and cooling tower replacement, the Cadillac extended outage following the September 2019 fire, and an extended maintenance outage at Craven, partially offset by modest EBITDA increases at other projects.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 2 - Project (Loss) Income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project (loss) income | ||||||
Solid Fuel | ($7.9) | $1.6 | ($9.5) | ($6.4) | $5.1 | ($11.5) |
Natural Gas | 17.4 | 10.0 | 7.4 | 36.8 | 28.4 | 8.4 |
Hydroelectric | 9.9 | 14.4 | (4.5) | 20.3 | 25.2 | (4.9) |
Corporate | 0.3 | (4.3) | 4.6 | (6.3) | (6.5) | 0.2 |
Total | $19.7 | $21.7 | ($2.0) | $44.4 | $52.2 | ($7.8) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
Solid Fuel | ($1.6) | $8.3 | ($9.9) | $6.2 | $18.4 | ($12.2) |
Natural Gas | 23.8 | 22.9 | 0.9 | 52.0 | 51.0 | 1.0 |
Hydroelectric | 14.8 | 19.3 | (4.5) | 30.1 | 34.9 | (4.8) |
Corporate | (0.3) | 0.3 | (0.6) | (0.7) | 0.2 | (0.9) |
Total | $36.7 | $50.8 | ($14.1) | $87.6 | $104.5 | ($16.9) |
Segment Results
Solid Fuel
Project income decreased $9.5 million primarily due to a $3.6 million decrease at Williams Lake, due to contractual curtailment of the project beginning in April 2020 and maintenance expense associated with a replacement of the cooling tower. In addition, project income at Cadillac decreased $2.8 million as a result of the extended outage, and Craven and Grayling had project losses of $2.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, due to extended outages attributable to rotor repairs.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $9.9 million, primarily due to a $3.6 million decrease at Williams Lake due to the contractual curtailment and maintenance expense, a $3.2 million decrease at Cadillac due to the extended outage following the September 2019 fire and a $3.2 million decrease at Craven and Grayling on a combined basis due to extended maintenance outages. With respect to Cadillac, the Company expects to record business interruption insurance recoveries to income and Project Adjusted EBITDA once the insurance claim is finalized, expected in the third quarter of 2020.
Natural Gas
Project income increased $7.4 million primarily due to increases at Nipigon and Orlando. Project income increased $2.6 million at Nipigon, attributable to a $1.6 million gain in fair value on the fuel agreement accounted for as a derivative and $0.9 million to favorable gas pricing and the project's savings pool shared by Nipigon and the offtaker. Project income at Orlando also increased $2.6 million, primarily due to a $3.7 million increase in the fair value of natural gas swaps, partially offset by lower availability. In addition, there were modest increases in project income at several other projects.
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.9 million primarily due to increases at Nipigon of $1.0 million and Kenilworth of $0.9 million, partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease at Orlando due to a maintenance outage. (Changes in the fair value of derivatives are included in Project income but not Project Adjusted EBITDA.)
Hydroelectric
Project income decreased $4.5 million primarily due to a $5.9 million decrease at Curtis Palmer. Generation at Curtis Palmer was 6% below the historical second-quarter average, but 33% below the comparable 2019 level. This decrease was partially offset by modestly higher project income at the three other hydro projects.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4.5 million primarily due to a $5.9 million decrease at Curtis Palmer, partially offset by modest increases at the three other hydro projects.
Corporate
Project income increased $4.6 million primarily due to a $5.1 million increase in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements related to the senior secured credit facility.
Project Adjusted EBITDA did not change materially from the year-ago period.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 3 - Cash Flow Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | 2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $35.9 | $38.9 | ($3.0) | $44.3 | $68.1 | ($23.8) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (0.3) | (0.1) | (0.2) | (2.9) | 1.1 | (4.0) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (45.4) | (41.3) | (4.1) | (85.5) | (66.8) | (18.7) |
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities of $35.9 million decreased $3.0 million from $38.9 million in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $14.1 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA and a $4.0 million reduction in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, partially offset by a $10.5 million favorable change in working capital. The Chambers project distribution was reduced to $2.3 million from $6.0 million due to increased debt service payments. The majority of the change in working capital related to the timing of payables and receivables, particularly with respect to disbursements for reconstruction costs and insurance recoveries at Cadillac and in preparation for a maintenance outage at Morris in the fourth quarter.
Cash used in investing activities was $0.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 as compared to $0.1 million for the second quarter of 2019. Capital expenditures increased $6.4 million as compared to the second quarter of 2019, of which $5.9 million related to the reconstruction of Cadillac. The Cadillac capital expenditures were mostly offset by the receipt of $5.4 million of insurance proceeds.
Cash used in financing activities of $45.4 million increased $4.1 million from $41.3 million in the second quarter of 2019. The majority of the increase was attributable to common share repurchases. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company used $28.0 million to repurchase common shares as compared to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2019. This increase was partially offset by an $18.5 million reduction in use of cash for the redemption of the Series D convertible debentures in the second quarter of 2019, a $2.5 million reduction in use of cash for debt repayment and a $1.9 million reduction in use of cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes, all as compared to the second quarter of 2019.
During the second quarter of 2020, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $9.8 million.
Liquidity, Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Liquidity
As shown in Table 4, the Company's liquidity at June 30, 2020 was $140.1 million, a decrease of $9.6 million from $149.7 million at March 31, 2020. The decrease was attributable to a $17.9 million reduction in cash at the parent, partially offset by an $8.1 million increase in cash at the projects. During the quarter, the Company used $28.0 million in parent cash for repurchases of common shares. Cash at the projects increased in part because of favorable changes in working capital balances, which had been a use of cash in the first quarter. Also, the Company elected to retain a higher level of cash at the projects in the second quarter based on forecasted needs in the third and fourth quarters, including decommissioning of the San Diego sites.
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Table 4 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
June 30, | Mar. 31, | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent (1) | $16.1 | $34.0 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects (2) | 21.9 | 13.8 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 38.0 | 47.8 |
Revolving credit facility | 180.0 | 180.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (77.9) | (78.1) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 102.1 | 101.9 |
Total liquidity (1) | $140.1 | $149.7 |
Excludes restricted cash of (3) : | $0.5 | $0.5 |
(1) On May 1, 2020, the Company utilized $25.8 million of cash to repurchase and cancel 12.5 million shares under the Substantial Issuer Bid. | ||
(2) Includes $0 million and $2.1 million at June 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively, from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. | ||
(3) Includes $0.2 million and $0.2 million at June 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively, from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company repaid $15.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $0.8 million of project-level debt at Cadillac. At June 30, 2020, the Company's consolidated debt was $599.9 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.8 times. On a net debt basis (debt net of $38.0 million of cash), the consolidated leverage ratio at June 30, 2020 was 3.6 times.
For the full year 2020, the Company expects to repay approximately $72.5 million of term loan and $3.9 million of Cadillac project debt, including $37.3 million repaid in the first half of 2020. In addition, the Company expects to repay $7.8 million of its share of Chambers project debt, including $3.9 million repaid in the first six months of 2020 (all in the second quarter). (Chambers is accounted for on the equity method.)
Capital Allocation
Substantial Issuer Bid (SIB)
As previously disclosed, on May 1, 2020, the Company completed a substantial issuer bid for its common shares, repurchasing 12.5 million common shares at a price of $2.00 per share. The shares repurchased have been canceled. The total cost of the SIB including transaction costs was $25.8 million.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The Company was required to suspend the NCIB for its common shares in late March, when it launched the SIB, through mid-May. From mid-May through the end of June, the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 1.0 million common shares at a cost of $2.2 million, or an average price of $2.06 per share.
In July 2020, the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 2.7 million common shares at a cost of $5.5 million, or an average price of $2.01 per share.
Year to date through July under the NCIB and the SIB, the Company has repurchased and canceled approximately 20.0 million common shares at a total cost of $41.6 million, or an average price of $2.04 per share. Common shares outstanding have been reduced to 89,222,568 as of August 5, 2020.
There were no repurchases of preferred shares or convertible debentures under the NCIB in the second quarter of 2020. Year to date through July under the NCIB, the Company has invested $6.4 million (US$ equivalent) to repurchase preferred shares at an average discount to par of 39%, all in the first quarter of the year.
2020 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is reaffirming its guidance for 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million, which assumes average water flows for Curtis Palmer and Mamquam. Year to date through June 30, water flows at both Curtis Palmer and Mamquam were favorable relative to average, although some of that upside has since reversed as July conditions for Curtis Palmer were below average. The extension of the Calstock PPA and the RMR contract for Oxnard are modestly favorable to the Company's guidance, while the extended maintenance outages at Craven and Grayling have been unfavorable. The Company's guidance assumes that insurance recoveries related to business interruption losses associated with the Cadillac outage will be recorded to revenues and Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2020, expected in the third quarter of the year.
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Table 5 - Bridge of 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2020 Guidance | 2019 Actual | |
(Initiated 2/27/20) | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $196.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (8) | (3.5) |
Corporate G&A (cash) | (23) | (22.4) |
Cash interest payments | (36) | (37.6) |
Cash taxes | (4) | (2.3) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (4) | (1.0) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | 15.4 |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $144.7 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil in the Company's 2020 estimate. | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Table 5 provides a bridge of the Company's 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2020 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2020 estimated Cash provided by operating activities to a range of $100 million to $115 million from the 2019 level of $144.7 million is largely attributable to lower expected Project Adjusted EBITDA, an assumption of nil working capital (versus a benefit to cash flow in 2019), modestly higher project debt repayment at Chambers (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects) and higher decommissioning outlays for the San Diego projects (majority of the cash outlays occurring in 2020 rather than in 2019).
Operational Updates
Coronavirus Pandemic
With power generation deemed an essential service, to date, the coronavirus pandemic has not materially affected the Company's ability to continue operating its plants safely and reliably. The Company has taken appropriate steps at its plants to ensure that health and safety guidelines are being followed, including regular plant sanitization. Non-essential personnel are not permitted access to the sites. The Company is monitoring fuel supply for its biomass plants (which generally have multiple suppliers including mills and other sources) to ensure that potential supply disruptions are minimized. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to be a rapidly evolving situation, we continue to monitor it and cannot predict what its ultimate impact will be on our business.
Cadillac
Reconstruction of the plant was completed in late July and the plant is in the process of being commissioned.
Williams Lake Operations
Under the terms of the Energy Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro, the plant is subject to a contractual curtailment during the months of May, June and July. The plant was taken down on April 9. During the current outage, the Company completed a replacement of the plant's cooling tower in late July. Maintenance expense during the quarter totaled approximately $1.7 million. During the outage, the Company has been rebuilding the plant's fuel supply. The availability of fuel remains challenging, although fuel costs to date have been in line with the Company's expectations. The Company is targeting a return to service by September 1. The plant is contractually required to operate in November through February. Considering the additional maintenance expense and expected run time for the plant, the Company continues to estimate that Project Adjusted EBITDA will be approximately breakeven for the year.
Craven and Grayling Extended Outages
The Company acquired a 50% equity interest in the 48 megawatt Craven biomass plant and a 30% equity interest in the 37 megawatt Grayling biomass plant in 2019.
Craven and Grayling were taken down for planned maintenance outages in late April and mid-March, respectively. Both outages were considerably extended when inspections of the steam turbines revealed significant erosion to the rotor blades. At Craven, repairs have been completed and the plant was returned to service on July 31.
Following its extended outage, Grayling was returned to service on June 24. However, on July 3, Grayling experienced a failure of the generator. A generator rewind is being scheduled and the plant is expected to be out of service for the remainder of this year. The Grayling plant has business interruption insurance, which is subject to a 60-day deductible. The insurance claim is being filed by the plant operator.
The outages and additional maintenance expense resulted in Project Adjusted EBITDA losses of $2.3 million and $0.9 million in the second quarter for Craven and Grayling, respectively.
The Company does not expect to receive distributions from either project in 2020. Notwithstanding these recent developments, the Company's aggregate investment in the four biomass plants acquired in 2019 is still exceeding its return criteria.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
Demolition of the Naval Training Center site in San Diego has begun and preparations for demolition of the Naval Station and North Island sites are under way. The work is expected to be completed by year-end 2020. The Company's estimate of the cash outlay to decommission these projects is $6.6 million, or approximately $5 million net of salvage proceeds received to date. Approximately $4 million of this is expected to be incurred to complete the work this year. These decommissioning expenditures are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Maintenance and Capex
In the second quarter of 2020, the Company incurred $11.6 million of maintenance expense and $0.9 million of capital expenditures. These figures exclude capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac of $5.9 million. In the first six months of 2020, maintenance expense and capital expenditures totaled $17.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac totaled $15.6 million, which are expected to be covered by the Company's insurance.
For the full year 2020, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of $32.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million (excluding Cadillac). These figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.
Commercial Updates
Calstock (Ontario)
The Calstock PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, which had been scheduled to expire in June 2020, was recently extended to December 16, 2020 on existing terms. The extension provides the provincial government additional time to evaluate the future role of the Calstock plant and biomass generation in the province. The extension is expected to result in a modest contribution to Project Adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2020.
Oxnard (California)
Following the expiration of the Oxnard PPA with Southern California Edison in May, the Company executed an RMR agreement with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) that became effective June 1, 2020 and will expire December 31, 2020. The RMR is conditioned upon the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); the application for approval was submitted to the FERC on May 28, 2020 and is pending. The Company expects a minimal contribution to Project Adjusted EBITDA during the term of the RMR. The Company plans to evaluate the market opportunity for a Resource Adequacy contract for 2021, or pursue another RMR with the CAISO.
Financial Results by Project
A schedule of Project income, Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and the comparable 2019 period can be found in the second quarter 2020 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 14 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 7, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10146289 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 7, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "target" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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Table 6 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
June 30, | December 31, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $38.0 | $74.9 |
Restricted cash | 0.5 | 7.7 |
Accounts receivable | 26.3 | 30.4 |
Insurance recovery receivable | 0.8 | 13.5 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | - | 0.7 |
Inventory | 17.7 | 18.6 |
Prepayments | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Income taxes receivable | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Lease receivable | - | 0.9 |
Other current assets | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Total current assets | 90.9 | 152.7 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 493.6 | 502.1 |
Equity method investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 94.8 | 96.6 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 131.3 | 144.3 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Deferred income taxes | 11.0 | 10.4 |
Other assets | 0.6 | 1.9 |
Total assets | $848.9 | $935.6 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $3.7 | $8.9 |
Accrued interest | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Other accrued liabilities | 17.5 | 20.8 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 86.0 | 76.4 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 17.3 | 12.0 |
Operating lease liabilities | 2.1 | 2.0 |
Other current liabilities | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 129.4 | 122.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 420.1 | 473.5 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 77.7 | 81.1 |
Derivative instruments liability | 14.1 | 15.9 |
Deferred income taxes | 24.9 | 23.7 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 18.4 | 19.8 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 50.7 | 51.5 |
Operating lease liabilities | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Other long-term liabilities | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Total liabilities | $743.2 | $797.9 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 91,952,348 and 108,675,294 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 | 1,224.6 | 1,259.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (147.3) | (140.7) |
Retained deficit | (1,140.4) | (1,164.2) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' deficit | (63.1) | (45.0) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 168.8 | 182.7 |
Total equity | 105.7 | 137.7 |
Total liabilities and equity | $848.9 | $935.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 7 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Project revenue: | ||||
Energy sales | $31.1 | $36.5 | $71.7 | $73.5 |
Energy capacity revenue | 27.1 | 31.6 | 55.1 | 61.8 |
Other | 4.1 | 3.2 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
62.3 | 71.3 | 135.0 | 144.3 | |
Project expenses: | ||||
Fuel | 14.1 | 15.8 | 33.8 | 35.8 |
Operations and maintenance | 22.2 | 18.6 | 42.7 | 35.1 |
Depreciation and amortization | 15.2 | 16.1 | 30.8 | 32.3 |
51.5 | 50.5 | 107.3 | 103.2 | |
Project other income (loss): | ||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 3.1 | (7.0) | (2.5) | (9.4) |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 6.1 | 9.4 | 19.8 | 22.3 |
Interest, net | (0.3) | (0.2) | (0.6) | (0.6) |
Other income (expense), net | - | (1.3) | - | (1.2) |
8.9 | 0.9 | 16.7 | 11.1 | |
Project income | 19.7 | 21.7 | 44.4 | 52.2 |
Administrative and other expenses: | ||||
Administration | 4.5 | 5.0 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
Interest expense, net | 10.2 | 11.0 | 21.0 | 22.1 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 9.3 | 4.9 | (11.3) | 9.9 |
Other (income) expense, net | (1.5) | (3.7) | 1.1 | 0.9 |
22.5 | 17.2 | 22.0 | 44.7 | |
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (2.8) | 4.5 | 22.4 | 7.5 |
Income tax expense | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Net (loss) income | (4.0) | 2.9 | 19.7 | 5.3 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company | 1.7 | 1.7 | (4.1) | (4.8) |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($5.7) | $1.2 | $23.8 | $10.1 |
Net (loss) earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | ||||
Basic | ($0.06) | $0.01 | $0.23 | $0.09 |
Diluted | ($0.06) | $0.01 | $0.20 | $0.09 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 97.6 | 109.7 | 102.4 | 109.3 |
Diluted | 97.6 | 110.2 | 130.3 | 138.0 |
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Table 8 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Six months ended | |
Unaudited | June 30, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $19.7 | $5.3 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 30.8 | 32.3 |
Share-based compensation | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Other gain | - | (0.9) |
Asset retirement obligations | - | 1.4 |
(Gain) loss on sale of assets | (0.8) | - |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (19.8) | (22.3) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 21.6 | 25.4 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (11.7) | 10.2 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 4.5 | 11.2 |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Non-cash operating lease expense | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Deferred income taxes | 0.3 | (0.7) |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Inventory | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Prepayments and other assets | 0.5 | (0.6) |
Accounts payable | (6.2) | 0.1 |
Accruals and other liabilities | (4.4) | (2.7) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 44.3 | 68.1 |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities: | ||
Insurance proceeds | 12.7 | - |
Proceeds from sales of assets | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (16.5) | (0.4) |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (2.9) | 1.1 |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Common share repurchases | (36.1) | (0.8) |
Preferred share repurchases | (6.4) | (7.9) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (37.3) | (34.0) |
Repayment of convertible debentures | - | (18.5) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP withheld for taxes | (0.7) | (1.9) |
Deferred financing costs | (1.6) | - |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (3.4) | (3.7) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (85.5) | (66.8) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (44.1) | 2.4 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 82.6 | 70.4 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $38.5 | $72.8 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $18.2 | $18.7 |
Income taxes paid, net | $2.3 | $2.4 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $0.6 | $- |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, insurance loss (gain), other (income) expenses and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 9 below.
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Table 9 - Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($5.7) | $1.2 | $23.8 | $10.1 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | 1.7 | 1.7 | (4.1) | (4.8) |
Net (loss) income | ($4.0) | $2.9 | $19.7 | $5.3 |
Income tax expense | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (2.8) | 4.5 | 22.4 | 7.5 |
Administration | 4.5 | 5.0 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
Interest expense, net | 10.2 | 11.0 | 21.0 | 22.1 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 9.3 | 4.9 | (11.3) | 9.9 |
Other (income) expense, net | (1.5) | (3.7) | 1.1 | 0.9 |
Project income | $19.7 | $21.7 | $44.4 | $52.2 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | ($3.1) | $7.0 | $2.5 | $9.4 |
Depreciation and amortization | 19.4 | 20.0 | 39.3 | 40.2 |
Interest, net | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Other project expense | - | 1.3 | - | 1.2 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $36.7 | $50.8 | $87.6 | $104.5 |
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DEDHAM, Mass., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2020 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, August 6, 2020. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, August 7 at 11:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of August 6. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 7, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10146289 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 7, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced that the nominees listed in the management information circular and proxy statement for the 2020 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") held on June 17, 2020 were elected as directors of the Company. Detailed results of the votes by proxy for the election of directors held at the virtual Annual Meeting are set out below.
Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
R. Foster Duncan | 52,371,896 | 91.70% | 4,738,952 | 8.30% |
Kevin T. Howell | 55,251,141 | 96.74% | 1,859,708 | 3.26% |
Danielle S. Mottor | 55,796,378 | 97.70% | 1,314,471 | 2.30% |
Gilbert S. Palter | 55,765,345 | 97.64% | 1,345,403 | 2.36% |
James J. Moore, Jr. | 55,870,700 | 97.83% | 1,240,149 | 2.17% |
An amendment to the Company's sixth amended and restated long-term incentive plan was approved at the Annual Meeting. In connection with the amendment, the Company relied on an exemption from certain requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual.
Shareholders also approved, by non-binding advisory vote, the Company's executive compensation for 2019. In addition, shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company's auditors for 2020.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long–term power purchase agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") provides the following update on the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for its Calstock and Oxnard plants:
Calstock is an approximately 35 megawatt biomass plant located in Hearst, Ontario. The PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, which had been scheduled to expire in June 2020, was recently extended to December 16, 2020 on existing terms. The extension provides the provincial government additional time to evaluate the future role of the Calstock plant and biomass generation in the province. The Company expects Project Adjusted EBITDA from Calstock in the July through December period will be lower than the comparable period in 2019 primarily due to an expected increase in fuel costs, as a result of lower production from the local mills due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oxnard is an approximately 49 megawatt gas-fired plant located in Oxnard, California. The PPA with Southern California Edison expired on May 25, 2020 and was not renewed or extended. The Company recently executed a Reliability Must Run (RMR) agreement with the California Independent System Operator that became effective June 1, 2020 and will expire December 31, 2020. The RMR is conditioned upon the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); the application for approval was submitted to the FERC on May 28, 2020 and is pending. The Company expects that Project Adjusted EBITDA from Oxnard under the RMR agreement will be de minimis.
"Market conditions are currently unfavorable for re-contracting in Ontario and California. These short-term arrangements provide the Company with additional time to pursue longer-term contracting options for both plants," said Joe Cofelice, Executive Vice President—Commercial Development of Atlantic Power. "We continue to work with the provincial government and other stakeholders in Ontario to develop a longer-term solution that properly values the non-power benefit streams provided by Calstock. At Oxnard, our re-contracting effort has been negatively affected by reductions in electricity demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will continue to pursue re-contracting options for Oxnard for 2021 in the expectation that electricity demand will recover to pre-pandemic levels."
Although the Company had not assumed continued operation of either Calstock or Oxnard beyond the second quarter, the short-term contract extension for Calstock and the RMR agreement for Oxnard do not result in a change to 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $175 million to $190 million.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "targets", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.358688 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.363146 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on June 30, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2020.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.55%, which will be payable September 30, 2020.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on May 29, 2020 to be 4.55%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.37%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Capital Allocation Initiatives
Operational and Commercial Updates
2020 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
"Results for the first quarter modestly exceeded our expectations, primarily due to above-average water flows at Curtis Palmer. We are reaffirming the 2020 guidance we provided on February 27," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power. "We came into this year well positioned for turbulent markets following a five-year program of reducing debt and cutting costs. Our Power Purchase Agreements provide strong operating cash flow to continue delevering our balance sheet while buying back our own securities or investing opportunistically in growth. We expect to generate an estimated $115 million to $165 million of discretionary cash flow over the next five years, after repaying an estimated $423 million or more than 60% of our debt during that period. This cash generation is very meaningful relative to the current market values of $170 million for our common shares and $75 million for our preferred shares."
"In the past five years, during a period of significant debt repayment, we invested $72 million in repurchases of common shares and another US$25.5 million equivalent in repurchases of preferred shares, including $33.2 million of common shares and US$6.4 million equivalent of preferred shares in 2020 alone. These common share repurchases were done at prices below our estimates of intrinsic value, while the preferred share repurchases carried attractive after-tax yields," Mr. Moore continued. "We also are continuing to seek additional external growth investments with compelling returns such as the $45 million of investments that we made in 2018 and 2019."
(1)The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA. |
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Cadillac Insurance Recovery
As previously disclosed, the Cadillac plant has been out of service following a fire at the plant in September 2019. The Company has insurance coverage that it believes will be adequate to cover the cost of repairs and lost profits (business interruption losses) during the outage. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company received $7.4 million from its insurers in payment of its second claim related to the incident. The $7.4 million is included in cash flows from investing activities. Cumulatively through March 31, 2020, the Company has received $18.6 million in payment of claims related to the incident. The cost of repairs to the plant is included in capital expenditures, a component of cash flows from investing activities. The Company incurred $9.7 million of capital expenditures for repairs in the first quarter of 2020 and a total of $14.8 million through March 31, 2020.
Payments from the Company's insurers are not allocated between property insurance and business interruption insurance. The Company estimates that approximately $3.2 million of the $7.4 million payment represents recovery of business interruption losses in the first quarter of 2020, and that $5.2 million of the $18.6 million in payments through March 31, 2020 represents recovery of business interruption losses since the incident. Insurance recoveries related to business interruption losses are accounted for as a gain contingency and will not be recorded as income (or included in Project Adjusted EBITDA) until final payment is made by the Company's insurers and the claim is settled, which will occur only after the plant is returned to service. Thus, although Cadillac is expected to generate Project Adjusted EBITDA losses while it is out of service, once it is returned to service and the claim is settled later in 2020, there should not be a net impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA for the year.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||
Table 1 - Summary of Financial Results | |||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||
Unaudited | Three months ended | ||
March 31, | |||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project revenue | $72.8 | $73.0 | ($0.2) |
Project income | 24.7 | 30.6 | (5.9) |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | 29.5 | 8.9 | 20.6 |
Earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation - basic | 0.28 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
Earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation - diluted | 0.23 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 50.8 | 53.7 | (2.9) |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 15 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss). |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Consolidated Results
Project revenue in the first quarter of 2020 decreased by $0.2 million to $72.8 from $73.0 million, with decreases at Cadillac and Morris mostly offset by increases at Allendale and Dorchester, which were acquired in July 2019, and at Williams Lake.
Project income in the first quarter of 2020 was $24.7 million as compared to $30.6 million in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease of $5.9 million was primarily attributable to a $4.2 million increase in operation and maintenance expense, including $2.5 million for Allendale and Dorchester. The change in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for another $3.2 million of the decrease in project income. These increased expenses were partially offset by a $0.8 million increase in equity in earnings from unconsolidated investments, including $0.6 million from equity interests in the Craven and Grayling projects that were acquired in August 2019.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation in the first quarter of 2020 was $29.5 million as compared to net income of $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2019. The increase of $20.6 million was primarily attributable to a foreign exchange gain of $20.6 million as compared to a foreign exchange loss of $5.0 million in the comparable 2019 period. The foreign exchange gain was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar depreciated 9.2% from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020). This favorable variance of $25.6 million was partially offset by a $5.9 million decline in project income from the first quarter of 2019.
Diluted EPS in the first quarter of 2020 was $0.23 as compared to $0.07 in the first quarter of 2019. The increase was attributable to higher net income and a reduction in diluted shares to 134.8 million from 138.6 million.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.9 million to $50.8 million in the first quarter of 2020 from $53.7 million in the first quarter of 2019, with most of the decrease attributable to the Cadillac extended outage, partially offset by EBITDA contributed by the biomass projects that were acquired in July and August of 2019.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||
Table 2 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | |||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||
Unaudited | |||
Three months ended | |||
March 31, | |||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Project income (loss) | |||
Solid Fuel | $1.5 | $3.5 | ($2.0) |
Natural Gas | 19.5 | 18.4 | 1.1 |
Hydroelectric | 10.4 | 10.7 | (0.3) |
Corporate | (6.7) | (2.0) | (4.7) |
Total | $24.7 | $30.6 | ($5.9) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||
Solid Fuel | $7.8 | $10.1 | ($2.3) |
Natural Gas | 28.2 | 28.1 | 0.1 |
Hydroelectric | 15.3 | 15.6 | (0.3) |
Corporate | (0.5) | (0.1) | (0.4) |
Total | $50.8 | $53.7 | ($2.9) |
Segment Results
Project income
Solid Fuel: Project income decreased $2.0 million primarily due to a $3.9 million decrease at Cadillac as a result of the extended outage. This decrease was partially offset by increased project income at Williams Lake, due to higher revenue under the Energy Purchase Agreement that became effective in October 2019, and at the acquired biomass projects.
Natural Gas: Project income increased $1.1 million primarily due to a $2.7 million increase at Nipigon, mostly driven by a $2.1 million gain in fair value on the fuel agreement accounted for as a derivative. This increase was partially offset by decreases in project income at Orlando and Morris.
Hydroelectric: Project income decreased $0.3 million as slightly lower generation at Curtis Palmer and higher expenses at Moresby Lake more than offset increased generation at Mamquam. Generation declined 2% at Curtis Palmer from the comparable 2019 level, but was 29% above the historical first-quarter average. Mamquam generation increased 31% from the comparable 2019 level and was 23% above the historical first-quarter average.
Project Adjusted EBITDA
Solid Fuel: Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.3 million, primarily due to a $4.3 million decrease at Cadillac due to the extended outage. This decrease was partially offset by increased Project Adjusted EBITDA at Allendale and Dorchester ($0.9 million), Craven and Grayling ($0.8 million), and Williams Lake ($0.8 million).
Natural Gas: Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.1 million, primarily due to increases at Nipigon due to a contractual rate escalation and at Oxnard due to gas turbine repairs in the comparable 2019 period, partially offset by a decrease at Orlando due to a maintenance outage in March 2020.
Hydroelectric: Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.3 million, as decreases at Moresby Lake (higher maintenance expenses related to a replacement of the transformer) and Curtis Palmer more than offset an increase at Mamquam.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||
Table 3 - Cash Flow Results | |||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||
Unaudited | Three months ended | ||
March 31, | |||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $8.4 | $29.2 | ($20.8) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (2.6) | 1.2 | (3.8) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (40.1) | (25.5) | (14.6) |
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities of $8.4 million decreased $20.8 million from $29.2 million in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $16.8 million unfavorable impact from changes in working capital and a $2.9 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA. The unfavorable change in working capital was primarily due to the timing of cash receipts at Williams Lake, Morris and Nipigon, as well as larger cash disbursements for repair work at Cadillac and in preparation for a maintenance outage at Morris later in 2020.
Cash used in investing activities was $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2020 as compared to a $1.2 million source of cash for the first quarter of 2019. The $3.8 million unfavorable change was primarily due to a $9.7 million increase in capital expenditures (primarily for Cadillac repairs), which was mostly offset by the receipt of $7.4 million of insurance proceeds related to the Cadillac fire. In the 2019 period, the Company received $1.5 million of cash proceeds from the sale of equipment at the San Diego projects, which did not recur.
Cash used in financing activities of $40.1 million increased $14.6 million from $25.5 million in the first quarter of 2019. The majority of the increase was attributable to higher uses of cash for common share repurchases and debt repayment. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company used $8.2 million to repurchase common shares as compared to $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, and $21.6 million for repayment of term loan and project debt as compared to $15.8 million in the first quarter of 2019. The Company also incurred $1.5 million of deferred financing costs related to the amendment of its credit facilities in the first quarter of 2020. These increases were partially offset by a $1.3 million reduction in use of cash for preferred share repurchases as compared to the first quarter of 2019.
During the first quarter of 2020, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $34.3 million.
Liquidity, Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Liquidity
In March 2020, as previously reported, the Company executed an amendment to its revolving credit facility, extending the maturity by three years to April 2025, coincident with the maturity of the APLP Holdings term loan. In conjunction with the extension, the revolver capacity was reduced to $180 million from $200 million previously. The amendment allows an upsizing of the revolver capacity by up to $30 million, to a maximum aggregate amount of $210 million, subject to conditions. Such an upsizing would not require a further amendment.
As shown in Table 4, the Company's liquidity at March 31, 2020 was $149.7 million, a decrease of $46.9 million from $196.6 million at December 31, 2019. The decrease was attributable to the $20 million reduction in revolver capacity, a $14.9 million reduction in cash at the parent and a $12.2 million reduction in cash at the projects. During the quarter, the Company used $14.6 million in parent cash for repurchases of common and preferred shares. Cash at the projects was reduced because of the changes in working capital balances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||
Table 4 - Liquidity | |||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||
Unaudited | |||
March 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent (1) | $34.0 | $48.9 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects (2) | 13.8 | 26.0 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 47.8 | 74.9 | |
Revolving credit facility (3) | 180.0 | 200.0 | |
Letters of credit outstanding | (78.1) | (78.3) | |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 101.9 | 121.7 | |
Total liquidity (1) | $149.7 | $196.6 | |
Excludes restricted cash of (4) : | $0.5 | $7.7 | |
(1) On May 1, 2020, the Company utilized $25.0 million of cash to repurchase and cancel 12.5 million shares under the Substantial Issuer Bid. | |||
(2) Includes $2.1 million and $4.0 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. | |||
(3) On March18, 2020, the borrowing capacity under the Revolver was reduced to $180 million. | |||
(4) Includes $0.2 million and $7.3 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the first quarter of 2020, the Company repaid $20.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $1.6 million of project-level debt at Cadillac. At March 31, 2020, the Company's consolidated debt was $606.3 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.6 times, which was improved from 3.8 times a year ago. On a net debt basis (debt net of $47.8 million of cash), the consolidated leverage ratio at March 31, 2020 was 3.3 times.
The Company expects to repay approximately $72.5 million of term loan and $3.9 million of Cadillac project debt in 2020. In addition, the Company expects to repay $7.8 million of its share of Chambers project debt (Chambers is accounted for on the equity method).
Capital Allocation
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
In the first quarter of 2020, under the NCIB that was put in place on December 31, 2019, the Company repurchased approximately 3.76 million common shares at a cost of $8.17 million, or an average price of $2.17 per share. In addition, the Company repurchased 381,794 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1, at an average price of Cdn$15.17 per share; 62,365 shares of the 7.0% Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2, at an average price of Cdn$15.20 per share; and 120,000 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at an average price of Cdn$17.90 per share. The total cost to the Company of preferred share repurchases during the quarter was Cdn$8.9 million (US$6.4 million equivalent) and the average discount to par was 39%.
Substantial Issuer Bid (SIB)
As previously disclosed, on March 25, 2020, the Company announced a substantial issuer bid for up to $25 million of common shares at a price not less than $1.95 per share and not to exceed $2.20 per share. The Company completed the offer on May 1, 2020, repurchasing 12.5 million common shares at a price of $2.00 per share. The shares repurchased have been canceled. As a result, the Company's shares outstanding were reduced approximately 12% to 93,002,338.
Year to date under the NCIB and recently completed SIB, the Company has repurchased approximately 16.3 million common shares at a total cost of $33.2 million, or an average price of $2.04 per share.
2020 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is reaffirming its guidance for 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million. Guidance for 2020 assumes average water flows for the year for Curtis Palmer, which accounts for most of the anticipated decline from the 2019 level of $196.1 million. Guidance also assumes that PPAs for Oxnard and Calstock are not extended and expire as scheduled in May and June of this year, respectively. Lastly, maintenance expense associated with a planned hot gas path inspection at Morris also is a factor in the projected decline from 2019. These negative variances are expected to be partially offset by a full year contribution by the acquired biomass projects and modest increases at several other projects. The Company's 2020 guidance assumes that Cadillac is returned to service later this year and that the Company records to revenues and Project Adjusted EBITDA those insurance recoveries related to business interruption.
Table 5 provides a bridge of the Company's 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2020 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2020 estimated Cash provided by operating activities to a range of $100 million to $115 million from the 2019 level of $144.7 million is largely attributable to lower expected Project Adjusted EBITDA, the working capital assumption discussed above (versus a favorable contribution in 2019), modestly higher project debt repayment at Chambers (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects) and higher decommissioning outlays for the San Diego projects (majority of the cash outlays occurring in 2020 rather than in 2019).
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 5 - Bridge of 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2020 Guidance | 2019 Actual | |
(Initiated 2/27/20) | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $196.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (8) | (3.5) |
Corporate G&A (cash) | (24) | (22.4) |
Cash interest payments | (36) | (37.6) |
Cash taxes | (4) | (2.3) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (4) | (1.0) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | 15.4 |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $144.7 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph. | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Operational Updates
Coronavirus Pandemic
With power generation deemed a critical and essential service, to date, the pandemic has not materially affected the Company's ability to continue operating its plants safely and reliably. The Company has taken appropriate steps at its plants to ensure that health and safety guidelines are being followed, including frequent plant sanitization. Non-essential personnel are not permitted access to the sites. The Company is monitoring fuel supply for its biomass plants (which generally have multiple suppliers including mills and other sources) to ensure that potential supply disruptions are minimized. As the coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation, we continue to monitor it and cannot predict what its ultimate impact will be on our business.
Cadillac Reconstruction
The plant remains out of service following the September 2019 fire. Repairs and replacement of equipment are ongoing, with both the replacement generator and the steam turbine having arrived on site earlier this month. To date the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the schedule has been minimal. Construction crews have been granted travel and site access. The Company continues to target a return of the plant to service in the third quarter of this year.
Williams Lake Operations
The plant returned to service in mid-December and operated continuously until April 9, when the Company took it down for a planned outage. Under the terms of the Energy Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro, the plant will not operate during the months of May, June and July. During the current outage, the Company expects to undertake significant maintenance, including a replacement of the cooling tower, and rebuild fuel supply for the plant. Fuel availability remains challenging, although fuel costs to date have been in line with the Company's expectations. Considering the planned maintenance (which will be expensed) and expected run time for the plant, the Company continues to estimate that Project Adjusted EBITDA will be approximately breakeven for the year.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
Demolition of the three project sites in San Diego (Naval Station, Naval Training Center and North Island) is now expected to begin in June, due to coronavirus-related delays in site access, and should be completed within approximately six months. The Company's estimate of the cash outlay to decommission these projects is $6.6 million, or approximately $5 million net of salvage proceeds received to date. Approximately $4 million of this is expected to be incurred to complete the work this year. These decommissioning expenditures are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Maintenance and Capex
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company incurred $5.5 million of maintenance expense and $0.3 million of capital expenditures. These figures exclude capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac of $9.7 million, which are expected to be covered by the Company's insurance, excluding the deductible.
For 2020, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of $32.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million (excluding Cadillac). These figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.
Commercial Updates
2020 PPA Expirations
The Company has two projects with PPAs that are scheduled to expire in 2020.
Oxnard (California)
The PPA with Southern California Edison will expire in late May 2020. The Company is continuing to pursue potential short-term offtake structures for the project. Depending on the outcome of these re-contracting efforts, the plant may be mothballed when its PPA expires.
Calstock (Ontario)
The PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation will expire in June 2020. The Company recently received an indication from the provincial government that it plans to extend the Calstock PPA for a six-month period while the government evaluates the future role of biomass in the province. The extension has not yet been executed.
Financial Results by Project
A schedule of Project income, Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the comparable 2019 period can be found in the first quarter 2020 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 15 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10143620 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 8, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "target" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
March 31, | December 31, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $47.8 | $74.9 |
Restricted cash | 0.5 | 7.7 |
Accounts receivable | 32.6 | 30.4 |
Insurance recovery receivable | 6.1 | 13.5 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | - | 0.7 |
Inventory | 15.8 | 18.6 |
Prepayments | 6.7 | 3.8 |
Income taxes receivable | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Lease receivable | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Other current assets | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Total current assets | 112.7 | 152.7 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 490.5 | 502.1 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 103.7 | 96.6 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 137.5 | 144.3 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Deferred income taxes | 9.8 | 10.4 |
Other assets | 0.6 | 1.9 |
Total assets | $882.0 | $935.6 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $4.7 | $8.9 |
Accrued interest | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Other accrued liabilities | 13.6 | 20.8 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 78.5 | 76.4 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 18.0 | 12.0 |
Operating lease liabilities | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Other current liabilities | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 120.2 | 122.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 436.3 | 473.5 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 74.2 | 81.1 |
Derivative instruments liability | 16.5 | 15.9 |
Deferred income taxes | 24.1 | 23.7 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 18.5 | 19.8 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 49.8 | 51.5 |
Operating lease liabilities | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Other long-term liabilities | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Total liabilities | $748.0 | $797.9 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 105,502,338 and 108,675,294 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 | 1,252.1 | 1,259.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (152.2) | (140.7) |
Retained deficit | (1,134.7) | (1,164.2) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | (34.8) | (45.0) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 168.8 | 182.7 |
Total equity | 134.0 | 137.7 |
Total liabilities and equity | $882.0 | $935.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 7 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three months ended | ||
March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | |
Project revenue: | ||
Energy sales | $40.7 | $37.0 |
Energy capacity revenue | 28.0 | 30.2 |
Other | 4.1 | 5.8 |
72.8 | 73.0 | |
Project expenses: | ||
Fuel | 19.6 | 20.0 |
Operations and maintenance | 20.7 | 16.5 |
Depreciation and amortization | 15.6 | 16.2 |
55.9 | 52.7 | |
Project other income (loss): | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (5.6) | (2.4) |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 13.7 | 12.9 |
Interest, net | (0.3) | (0.3) |
Other income, net | - | 0.1 |
7.8 | 10.3 | |
Project income | 24.7 | 30.6 |
Administrative and other expenses: | ||
Administration | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Interest expense, net | 10.8 | 11.1 |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (20.6) | 5.0 |
Other expense, net | 2.6 | 4.7 |
(0.5) | 27.6 | |
Income from operations before income taxes | 25.2 | 3.0 |
Income tax expense | 1.5 | 0.6 |
Net income | 23.7 | 2.4 |
Net loss attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company | (5.8) | (6.5) |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $29.5 | $8.9 |
Net earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | ||
Basic | $0.28 | $0.08 |
Diluted | $0.23 | $0.07 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||
Basic | 107.2 | 108.9 |
Diluted | 134.8 | 138.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 8 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Three months ended | |
Unaudited | March 31, | |
2020 | 2019 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $23.7 | $2.4 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 15.6 | 16.2 |
Share-based compensation | 0.4 | 0.6 |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (13.7) | (12.9) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 6.0 | 5.8 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (20.9) | 5.3 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 8.2 | 7.1 |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 2.0 | 1.9 |
Non-cash operating lease expense | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Deferred income taxes | 0.3 | (0.7) |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | (2.1) | 5.1 |
Inventory | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Prepayments and other assets | (1.7) | (1.4) |
Accounts payable | (5.7) | 1.9 |
Accruals and other liabilities | (7.0) | (5.2) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 8.4 | 29.2 |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities: | ||
Insurance proceeds | 7.4 | - |
Proceeds from sales of assets and equity investments, net | - | 1.5 |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (10.0) | (0.3) |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (2.6) | 1.2 |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Common share repurchases | (8.2) | (0.1) |
Preferred share repurchases | (6.4) | (7.7) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (21.6) | (15.8) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP withheld for taxes | (0.7) | - |
Deferred financing costs | (1.5) | - |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (1.7) | (1.9) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (40.1) | (25.5) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (34.3) | 4.9 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 82.6 | 70.4 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $48.3 | $75.3 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $8.3 | $8.2 |
Income taxes paid, net | $0.7 | $0.8 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $0.3 | $- |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income. Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, insurance loss (gain), other (income) expenses and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income and to Net income on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 9 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 9 - Reconciliation of Net Income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three months ended | ||
March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $29.5 | $8.9 |
Net loss attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | (5.8) | (6.5) |
Net income | $23.7 | $2.4 |
Income tax expense | 1.5 | 0.6 |
Income from operations before income taxes | 25.2 | 3.0 |
Administration | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Interest expense, net | 10.8 | 11.1 |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (20.6) | 5.0 |
Other expense, net | 2.6 | 4.7 |
Project income | $24.7 | $30.6 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $19.8 | $20.2 |
Interest expense, net | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | 5.6 | 2.4 |
Other income, net | - | (0.2) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $50.8 | $53.7 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today the final results of its substantial issuer bid to purchase from the holders of the common shares of the Company (together with the purchase rights associated with such common shares, the "Common Shares") up to US$25 million of the Common Shares (the "Offer"). The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 30, 2020.
Based on the final count by Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as depositary for the Offer (the "Depositary"), the Company has taken up and paid for 12,500,000 Common Shares at an aggregate purchase price of US$25 million, or US$2.00 per Common Share, excluding fees and expenses relating to the Offer. All Common Shares purchased by the Company under the Offer will be cancelled. The Common Shares purchased under the Offer represent approximately 12% of the Common Shares issued and outstanding before giving effect to the Offer. After giving effect to the cancellation of the Common Shares purchased by the Company under the Offer, 93,002,338 Common Shares will be issued and outstanding.
The Company has made payment for the Common Shares tendered and accepted for purchase by tendering the aggregate purchase price to the Depositary in accordance with the Offer and applicable laws, and payment to the shareholders will be completed by the Depositary in due course. Payment for the Common Shares will be made in cash, without interest. Any Common Shares invalidly tendered or tendered and not purchased will be returned to the tendering shareholder promptly by the Depositary.
The full details of the Offer are described in the Company's offer to purchase and issuer bid circular dated March 25, 2020, as well as the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, copies of which were filed and are available on Atlantic Power's profile at www.sedar.com. You may also obtain a free copy of the Tender Offer Statement and its exhibits and other related documents filed by Atlantic Power with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All documents referenced here are also available at Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
The "specified amount" for the purposes of subsection 191(4) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) in respect of each Common Share is Cdn$2.71.
This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any Common Shares.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long-term power purchase agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the cancellation of Common Shares purchased under the Offer.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announces today the preliminary results of its substantial issuer bid to purchase from holders of the common shares of the Company (together with the purchase rights associated with such common shares, the "Common Shares") up to US$25 million of the Common Shares (the "Offer"). The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 30, 2020.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Offer and based on a preliminary count by Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the "Depositary"), the Company expects to take up and purchase for cancellation 12,500,000 Common Shares at a purchase price of US$2.00 per Common Share (the "Purchase Price"), for aggregate consideration of US$25 million. The Common Shares expected to be purchased under the Offer represent approximately 12% of the Common Shares issued and outstanding at the time the Offer was announced. After giving effect to the cancellation of the Common Shares purchased by the Company under the Offer, 93,002,338 Common Shares are expected to be issued and outstanding.
The Offer was made by way of a modified Dutch auction. Holders of Common Shares ("Shareholders") wishing to tender to the Offer were able to do so pursuant to (i) auction tenders in which they specified the number of Common Shares being tendered at a price of not less than US$1.95 and not more than US$2.20 in increments of US$0.05 per Common Share, or (ii) purchase price tenders in which they did not specify a price per Common Share, but rather agreed to have a specified number of Common Shares purchased at the Purchase Price determined by the auction tenders.
Based on the Depositary's preliminary count, approximately 28 million Common Shares were tendered to the Offer. As the Offer was oversubscribed, shareholders who made auction tenders at a price of US$2.00 or less per Common Share and purchase price tenders are expected to have approximately 81% of their successfully tendered Common Shares purchased by the Company, other than "odd lot" tenders, which are not subject to proration. Shareholders who made auction tenders at a price in excess of US$2.00 per Common Share will have their Common Shares returned by the Depositary.
The number of Common Shares to be purchased under the Offer and the Purchase Price are preliminary, subject to verification by the Depositary and assume that all Common Shares tendered through notice of guaranteed delivery will be delivered within the two business day settlement period. The Company will announce the final results following completion of take-up of the Common Shares.
The full details of the Offer are described in the offer to purchase and issuer bid circular dated March 25, 2020, as well as the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, copies of which were filed and are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Common Shares.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long-term power purchase agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the number of Common Shares expected to be taken up under the Offer, and the Purchase Price for the Common Shares expected to be taken up under the Offer.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact and the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets. The number of Common Shares and the Purchase Price under the Offer remain subject to verification by the Depositary and are subject to change. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
For the avoidance of doubt, the above-mentioned Uniform Resource Locators ("URLs") given in respect of web-site addresses are inactive textual references only and it is not intended to incorporate the contents of any such web sites into this news release nor should the contents of such web sites be deemed to be incorporated into this news release.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, May 7, 2020. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, May 8 at 11:00 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of May 7. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10143620 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 8, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") to purchase from the holders of the common shares of the Company (together with the purchase rights associated with such common shares, the "Common Shares") up to US$25 million of the Common Shares. The Offer is for up to 12,820,512 Common Shares, or approximately 12% of the Company's total issued and outstanding Common Shares, if the purchase price is determined to be US$1.95 (which is the minimum price per Common Share under the Offer).
Background and Rationale for the Offer
Since 2015, the Company has utilized a series of normal course issuer bids to repurchase its securities, when doing so has been accretive to management's estimates of intrinsic value per share. During that period, the Company has strengthened its financial position, reducing debt, interest payments and overhead costs. With operating cash flow well supported by power purchase agreements that have an average remaining life of six years and significant cash on its balance sheet, the Company has used discretionary cash to fund acquisitions and repurchase its securities.
The Company believes that the recent trading level of its Common Shares reflects a price that is below management's estimates of intrinsic value per Common Share and thus has determined that an acceleration and expansion of Common Share repurchases is in the best interests of the Company. The board of directors (the "Board"), therefore, has approved the Offer. The Offer provides liquidity to those shareholders that sell under the Offer while increasing the relative ownership of remaining shareholders. The Board, together with management, will continue to review various options for the allocation of capital including, but not limited to, repurchases of the Company's securities (in accordance with applicable laws).
Details of the Offer
The Offer will proceed by way of a "modified Dutch auction". Holders of Common Shares ("Shareholders") wishing to tender to the Offer are entitled to do so pursuant to: (i) auction tenders in which they specify the number of Common Shares being tendered at a price of not less than US$1.95 and not more than US$2.20 per Common Share in increments of US$0.05 per Common Share, or (ii) purchase price tenders in which they do not specify a price per Common Share, but rather agree to have a specified number of Common Shares purchased at the purchase price to be determined by auction tenders.
The purchase price to be paid by the Company for each validly deposited Common Share will be based on the number of Common Shares validly deposited pursuant to auction tenders and purchase price tenders, and the prices specified by Shareholders making auction tenders. The purchase price will be the lowest price which enables the Company to purchase Common Shares up to the maximum amount available for auction tenders and purchase price tenders, determined in accordance with the terms of the Offer. Common Shares deposited at or below the final determined purchase price will be purchased at such purchase price. Common Shares that are not taken up in connection with the Offer, including Common Shares deposited pursuant to auction tenders at prices above the purchase price, will be returned to the Shareholders.
If the aggregate purchase price for Common Shares validly tendered pursuant to auction tenders and purchase price tenders is greater than the amount available for auction tenders and purchase price tenders, Atlantic Power will purchase Common Shares from Shareholders who made purchase price tenders or tendered at or below the finally determined purchase price on a pro rata basis, except that "odd lot" holders (holders of less than 100 Common Shares) will not be subject to proration.
The Common Shares are listed and posted for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the symbol "ATP" and on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the symbol "AT". On March 24, 2020, the last full trading day prior to the announcement by the Company of the commencement of the Offer, the closing price per Common Share on the TSX and NYSE was Cdn$2.83 and US$2.00, respectively. As of March 24, 2020, there were 105,502,338 Common Shares issued and outstanding.
The Company will fund any purchases of Common Shares pursuant to the Offer from available cash on hand. All Common Shares purchased by the Company under the Offer will be cancelled.
The Offer is not conditional upon any minimum number of Common Shares being deposited, but is subject to various other conditions as detailed in the formal offer to purchase, issuer bid circular and the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, containing the terms and conditions of the Offer and instructions for depositing the Common Shares (the "Offer Documents"). The Offer Documents are being mailed to registered Shareholders and filed with the applicable securities regulators and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
The Offer will expire at 5:00 pm (Toronto time) on April 30, 2020 (the "Expiration Date"), unless extended, varied or withdrawn by the Company.
In accordance with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws, the Company has suspended purchases of its Common Shares and convertible debentures pursuant to its current normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") commenced on December 31, 2019 until after the Expiration Date or date of termination of the Offer. During the twelve months preceding the date of the Offer, the Company has purchased for cancellation an aggregate of 4,780,026 Common Shares under its NCIBs.
RBC Dominion Securities Inc. ("RBC") is acting as dealer manager and financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Offer.
None of Atlantic Power, its directors, RBC, or Computershare Trust Company of Canada, the depositary for the Offer, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation to any Shareholders as to whether to deposit or refrain from depositing all or any portion of their Common Shares under the Offer. Shareholders must make their own decisions as to whether to deposit or refrain from depositing their Common Shares, and, if so, the amount of their Common Shares to deposit. Shareholders are strongly urged to review and evaluate carefully all information in the Offer Documents, to consult their own financial, tax and legal advisors, and to make their own decisions as to whether to deposit Common Shares in the Offer. Shareholders should carefully consider the income tax consequences of accepting the Offer and depositing Common Shares in the Offer.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long-term power purchase agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "outlook", "objective", or "continue", or equivalents or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact, the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets and any resulting impact on the satisfaction of the conditions of the Offer such that the Company may not be required to purchase the Common Shares and/or may terminate the Offer. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
For the avoidance of doubt, the above-mentioned Uniform Resource Locators ("URLs") given in respect of web-site addresses are inactive textual references only and it is not intended to incorporate the contents of any such web sites into this news release nor should the contents of such web sites be deemed to be incorporated into this news release.
Important Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. In connection with the proposed transaction, Atlantic Power is filing with the SEC a Tender Offer Statement under Section 13(e)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Tender Offer Statement"). This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for such filings or any other document that Atlantic Power may file with the SEC in connection with the Offer. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Tender Offer Statement and its exhibits regarding the proposed transaction, because it contains important information that you should consider before making any decision regarding the Offer. You may obtain a free copy of the Tender Offer Statement and its exhibits and other related documents filed by Atlantic Power with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Developments
Full Year 2019 Financial Results
2020 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019.
"We posted strong results for both Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash from operating activities in 2019, exceeding our guidance," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "Market conditions – supply/demand and power prices – are poor. Nevertheless, Atlantic Power had a good year of progress on business fundamentals, including: a reduction in our leverage ratio to 3.8 times from 4.5 times a year ago, which we expect to improve further in the next couple of years; an upgrade to our credit rating by S&P; an extension of the maturity date and a reduction in the pricing of our Term Loan; solid contributions by the five projects we acquired ownership interests in over the last two years (for a total investment of $45 million) and steady operating results from existing projects. We also had some successes on PPA extensions. We have significant liquidity relative to the size of the company and good prospects to allocate capital to additional debt reduction, more share buybacks and, when price-to-value is compelling, continued external growth as well."
(1)The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 1 - Summary of Financial Results | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Project revenue | $66.2 | $70.7 | $281.6 | $282.3 |
Project (loss) income | (33.4) | 20.1 | 46.8 | 88.2 |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | (65.3) | 24.7 | (42.6) | 36.8 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 40.2 | 39.7 | 144.7 | 137.5 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 6.3 | (0.1) | (21.7) | (17.0) |
Cash used in financing activities | (23.7) | (27.1) | (110.8) | (135.0) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 42.9 | 46.6 | 196.1 | 185.1 |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a |
Discussion of Financial Results
Recent Accounting Developments
New Business Segments
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company revised its reportable business segments to better align with how the projects are managed and their performance evaluated following recent acquisitions, PPA expirations and project decommissioning. The new segments are Solid Fuel (biomass and coal), Natural Gas, Hydroelectric and Corporate. A schedule of Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found on page 14 of this release.
Impairment
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a $49.2 million impairment of its equity investment in Chambers and a $5.8 million long-lived asset impairment at Calstock. Both projects are in the Solid Fuel segment. Total impairment expense of $55.0 million is included in Project income, although it is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company reviewed Chambers and determined that there had been a decline in value that was other than temporary. Factors considered in that determination included the continued decline in forward power curves since the previous impairment recorded in 2017, a challenging re-contracting environment and a low probability of the plant operating as a merchant facility. The Company reviewed Calstock for potential impairment consistent with its policy of evaluating those projects for which the PPA is expiring within six months and determined the plant was unlikely to operate past the expiration date of the PPA in June 2020. Because of the uncertainty of the ability to re-contract the project, the fair value of Calstock was determined solely on the cash flows remaining under the PPA.
Cadillac Insurance Recovery
As previously disclosed, the Cadillac plant, which is in the Company's Solid Fuel segment, was extensively damaged in a steam turbine overspeed event and subsequent fire in September 2019 and has been out of service since the incident. The Company has insurance coverage that it believes will be adequate to cover the cost of repairs and lost profits (business interruption losses) during the outage. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company received $11.3 million from its insurers in payment of its initial claim, net of a $1 million property deductible. The payment was not allocated between property insurance and business interruption insurance. The Company applied the entire $11.3 million to its $24.3 million insurance receivable. The $11.3 million is included in cash flows from investing activities. The cost of repairs to the plant, which totaled $5.1 million as of December 31, 2019, is included in capital expenditures, a component of cash flows from investing activities.
The Company estimates that approximately $2.0 million of the $11.3 million represents recovery of business interruption losses subsequent to the 45-day deductible. Insurance recoveries related to business interruption losses are accounted for as a gain contingency and will not be recorded as income until final payment is made by the Company's insurers and the claim is settled, which will occur only after the plant is returned to service. Assuming that Cadillac is returned to service and the claim is settled in 2020, the outage should not have a net impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA for the year.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
Project income (loss), Net income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $33.4 million as compared to Project income of $20.1 million in the year-ago period. Impairment expense in 2019 of $55.0 million accounted for most of the adverse change. Revenues declined approximately $4.5 million as the impact of the Cadillac outage (no revenue) and reduced operations at Williams Lake more than offset revenue increases at Curtis Palmer (higher water flows) and Allendale and Dorchester (both acquired in the third quarter). Project income for Cadillac was $3.4 million lower than the year-ago period. On the positive side, the San Diego projects improved by $3.6 million from the year-ago period when the Company recorded an increase in its estimate of the asset retirement obligation. Williams Lake, Allendale and Dorchester are in the Solid Fuel segment; Curtis Palmer is in the Hydroelectric segment, and the San Diego projects are in the Natural Gas segment.
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $65.3 million as compared to net income of $24.7 million in the year-ago period. Impairment expense accounted for $55.0 million of the decrease. The 2019 period included a $4.8 million foreign exchange loss whereas the prior period included a $13.7 million foreign exchange gain. The foreign exchange loss was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated from September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019). Other adverse factors included a decrease in the fair value of the convertible debenture conversion option and an increase in income tax expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2019 declined to $42.9 million from $46.6 million in the year-ago period. Cadillac Project Adjusted EBITDA declined $3.8 million, which included a $3.4 million impact related to the outage ($1.4 million during the 45-day deductible period and $2.0 million of business interruption losses incurred subsequently). The Company expects to recover the $2.0 million later in 2020, assuming the insurance claim is settled in 2020. Williams Lake Project Adjusted EBITDA declined $2.4 million due to reduced operations due to low fuel inventory following the expiration of the short-term contract in September 2019. In the Hydroelectric segment, both Mamquam and Moresby Lake experienced modest decreases in Project Adjusted EBITDA. On the positive side, Project Adjusted EBITDA from Curtis Palmer increased $1.4 million due to higher water flows (generation increased 14% from the fourth quarter of 2018). Nipigon Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.3 million primarily due to a capacity rate escalation under the PPA, the acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling contributed $0.7 million, and Oxnard and Frederickson had modest increases in Project Adjusted EBITDA. Nipigon, Oxnard and Frederickson are in the Natural Gas segment, while Craven and Grayling are in the Solid Fuel segment.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $40.2 million, which was in line with the $39.7 million in the year-ago period. Positive variances included receipt of a tax refund that reduced cash taxes versus the prior period and a favorable working capital comparison. These were partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA and a reduction in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates (in 2018, Orlando received the September distribution in October; in 2019, Chambers repaid project debt during the quarter and thus the distribution was reduced as compared to 2018).
Cash provided by investing activities in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $6.3 million as compared to a $0.1 million use of cash in the year-ago period. The increase was primarily attributable to the receipt of $11.3 million of insurance proceeds related to the Cadillac fire, partially offset by higher capital expenditures, including $5.1 million related to Cadillac repairs.
Cash used in financing activities in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $23.7 million, a decrease from $27.1 million in the year-ago period. Cash used for common share repurchases declined $2.6 million from the year-ago period and project debt repayment was $0.8 million lower.
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Results for Project income and net income (loss) were adversely affected by the impairment expense recorded in 2019. Project Adjusted EBITDA increased from 2018 and was above expectations primarily because of a 27% increase in generation at Curtis Palmer driven by higher water flows. Cash provided by operating activities also increased, but to a lesser degree than Project Adjusted EBITDA, because changes in working capital had a larger positive impact on operating cash flow in 2018 than in 2019.
Project income, Net income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income in 2019 was $46.8 million versus $88.2 million in 2018. Project revenues declined $0.7 million, as increases at Curtis Palmer, Allendale and Dorchester (both acquired in July 2019) and Tunis (restarted operations in October 2018) were offset by decreases at Williams Lake (short-term contract extension and reduced operations), the San Diego projects (shut down in February 2018), Cadillac (outage following the September 2019 fire) and Morris. Tunis and Morris are in the Natural Gas segment. The decline in Project income was primarily due to the $55.0 million impairment recorded in 2019, an $11.1 million adverse change in the fair value of derivative instruments and the non-recurrence of the $6.7 million remeasurement gain on the consolidation of Koma Kulshan (in the Hydroelectric segment) in 2018. These negative variances were partially offset by lower depreciation expense of $19.2 million (mostly at Nipigon, where the PPA intangible asset was fully amortized in 2018, and the San Diego projects) and lower operation and maintenance expense of $8.0 million (at Manchief, which had a gas turbine overhaul in 2018; the San Diego projects, which were shut down in 2018; and Tunis, which incurred start-up expenses in 2018, partially offset by increases related to the acquisition of Allendale and Dorchester). Manchief is in the Natural Gas segment.
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation in 2019 was $42.6 million versus net income of $36.8 million in 2018. The adverse change of $79.4 million was the result of the $55.0 million impairment expense and other factors reducing Project income as described above, an $11.9 million foreign exchange loss versus a $22.8 million foreign exchange gain in 2018, and a $9.6 million increase in income tax expense. The foreign exchange loss was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2019). These negative variances were partially offset by an $8.7 million reduction in interest expense in 2019 due to lower debt balances and a lower rate on the Company's credit facilities.
Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2019 of $196.1 million increased $11.0 million from $185.1 million in 2018. The increase was primarily driven by Curtis Palmer (+$11.5 million), Manchief (+$7.4 million) and Tunis (+$7.1 million), for reasons previously described. Other positive drivers included the acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling (+$2.4 million); Frederickson (+$2.1 million), due to higher dispatch and lower maintenance expense; and modest increases at several other projects. These increases were partially offset by decreases at Williams Lake (-$9.0 million), due to the short-term contract extension and reduced operations; Cadillac (-$4.0 million), mostly due to the $3.4 million impact of the outage following the September 2019 fire; Chambers (-$2.4 million), due to lower energy and steam demand and lower excess energy pricing; Mamquam (-$2.2 million), due to lower water flows; and Oxnard (-$2.1 million), due to an increase in gas prices and higher operating expense.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities in 2019 of $144.7 million increased $7.2 million from $137.5 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to the $11.0 million increase in Project Adjusted EBITDA and a $3.7 million reduction in cash interest payments due to lower debt balances and a lower rate on the Company's credit facilities. These positive variances were partially offset by a $4.8 million adverse impact from changes in working capital and $2.1 million of lower distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.
Cash used in investing activities in 2019 of $21.7 million increased from $17.0 million in 2018, primarily due to the acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling in 2019 (total $27.3 million net of cash acquired) as compared to the acquisition of Koma Kulshan and a deposit on the biomass plant acquisition in 2018 (total $15.4 million). Capital expenditures increased by $5.5 million, primarily for Cadillac repairs ($5.1 million). These increases in use of cash were partially offset by $11.3 million of insurance proceeds received in 2019 related to the Cadillac fire.
Cash used in financing activities in 2019 of $110.8 million decreased from $135.0 million in 2018. In 2019, the Company repaid $72.3 million of term loan and project debt, redeemed $18.5 million (US$ equivalent) of the remaining Series D convertible debentures, repurchased $10.5 million of common and preferred shares, paid $7.4 million of preferred dividends and made $2.1 million of cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company issued $92.2 million of Series E convertible debentures, redeemed $88.1 million of Series C and Series D convertible debentures, repaid $100.3 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $24.6 million of common and preferred shares, incurred $5.1 million of deferred financing costs and paid $8.3 million of preferred dividends.
During 2019, the net increase in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $12.2 million.
Liquidity, Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at December 31, 2019 was $196.5 million, an increase of $15.3 million from $181.2 million at September 30, 2019. This increase was primarily attributable to a $17.6 million increase in cash at the parent to $48.8 million. The Company considers approximately $42 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes. The higher level of cash at the parent was the result of discretionary cash flow after debt repayment, capital expenditures and payment of preferred dividends in the fourth quarter of 2019. Parent cash does not include the $11.3 million recovered to date under the Company's insurance policies following the Cadillac fire. Those amounts are included in either project-level or restricted cash, as indicated in Table 2.
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Table 2 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Sept. 30, 2019 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $48.9 | $31.2 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects (1) | 26.0 | 26.9 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 74.9 | 58.1 |
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (78.3) | (76.9) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 121.7 | 123.1 |
Total liquidity | $196.6 | $181.2 |
Excludes restricted cash of (2) : | $7.7 | $1.7 |
(1) Dec. 31, 2019 includes $4.0 million from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. | ||
(2) Dec. 31, 2019 includes $7.3 million from Cadillac insurance proceeds for use in reconstruction of the plant. |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company repaid $20.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan. For the full year, the Company repaid $70.0 million of the term loan and amortized $2.3 million of project-level debt at Cadillac. In addition, in April 2019, the Company redeemed the remaining 6.00% Series D Debentures (Cdn$24.7 million, or US$18.5 million equivalent). Total consolidated debt repayment for the year was $90.8 million.
At December 31, 2019, the Company's consolidated debt was $647.2 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.8 times, which was improved from 4.5 times a year ago.
The Company expects to repay approximately $72.5 million of term loan and $3.9 million of Cadillac project debt in 2020. In addition, the Company expects to repay $7.8 million of its share of Chambers project debt (Chambers is accounted for on the equity method), following repayment of $5.1 million in 2019.
Amendment to Credit Facilities
On January 31, 2020, as previously reported, the Company executed an amendment to its credit facilities. The favorable changes to terms included a reduction in the spread of 25 basis points to LIBOR plus 250 basis points. Should the Company achieve a leverage ratio of 2.75 times, the spread would be reduced by another 25 basis points. In addition, the maturity date of the term loan was extended by two years to April 2025. The targeted debt balances were modified to reflect the anticipated closing of the Manchief sale in 2022. As a result, targeted debt repayment will be lower in 2020 and higher in 2022 as compared to the previous schedule. The targeted debt repayment schedule terminates at the end of 2022. Debt repayment will continue in 2023 through the maturity date per the cash flow sweep. The Company expects to fully amortize the term loan by maturity from operating cash flow and the Manchief sale proceeds.
Capital Allocation
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The NCIB that the Company put in place on December 31, 2018 expired on December 30, 2019. Under this program, the Company repurchased and canceled a total of nearly 1.1 million common shares at an average price of $2.31 per share, representing an investment of $2.5 million. Also in 2019, the Company repurchased 427,500 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1, at Cdn$14.26 per share; 100,377 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2, at Cdn$18.27 per share; and 148,311 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3, at Cdn$17.69 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$10.6 million (US$8.0 million equivalent). The Company reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB.
Included in the above totals for the year, in the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased and canceled 704,317 common shares at a total cost of $1.65 million, or an average price of $2.35 per share. The Company did not repurchase any preferred shares during the fourth quarter.
On December 31, 2019, as previously reported, the Company put in place a new NCIB for Series E convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, common shares and all three series of preferred shares. Details of this program can be found in the Company's December 19, 2019 press release.
In January and February 2020, under the new NCIB, the Company repurchased approximately 1.7 million common shares at a cost of $4.1 million, or an average price of $2.35 per share. In addition, the Company repurchased 247,894 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1, at Cdn$16.40 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$4.1 million (US$3.1 million equivalent).
Acquisitions
The Company completed the acquisitions of the Allendale and Dorchester biomass plants and equity interests in the Craven County and Grayling biomass plants in the third quarter of 2019. Including $0.2 million of transaction costs, the aggregate investment was $28.7 million. The Company also paid a $2.6 million deposit (for Allendale and Dorchester) in 2018, for a total investment of $31.3 million.
2020 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has initiated guidance for 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million, which is the same as its initial guidance for 2019. Actual 2019 results of $196.1 million exceeded guidance primarily due to strong water flows at Curtis Palmer (generation was 26% above the historical average) and the acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling. Guidance for 2020 assumes a return to average water flows for Curtis Palmer, which accounts for most of the anticipated year-over-year decline in Project Adjusted EBITDA. Scheduled PPA expirations at Oxnard and Calstock in May and June of this year, respectively, and a planned hot gas path inspection at Morris also contribute to the decline. These negative variances are expected to be partially offset by a full year contribution by the acquired biomass projects and modest increases at several other projects. The Company's 2020 guidance assumes that Cadillac is returned to service later this year and that the Company records to revenues and Project Adjusted EBITDA those insurance recoveries related to business interruption.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2020 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2020 estimated Cash provided by operating activities to a range of $100 million to $115 million from the 2019 level of $144.7 million is largely attributable to lower expected Project Adjusted EBITDA, the working capital assumption discussed above (versus a favorable contribution in 2019), modestly higher project debt repayment at Chambers (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects) and higher decommissioning outlays for the San Diego projects (majority of the cash outlays occurring in 2020 rather than in 2019).
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Table 3 - Bridge of 2020 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2020 Guidance | 2019 Actual | |
(As of 2/27/20) | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $196.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (8) | (3.5) |
Corporate G&A (cash) | (24) | (22.4) |
Cash interest payments | (36) | (37.6) |
Cash taxes | (4) | (2.3) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (4) | (1.0) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | 15.4 |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $144.7 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Operational Updates
Cadillac Status
The September 2019 fire resulted in extensive damage to the turbine, generator and other components in that area of the plant. The plant is expected to remain out of service while repairs are completed. The Company has sourced the necessary replacement equipment and is currently targeting a return of the plant to service in the third quarter of this year.
Williams Lake Operations
The Company returned the Williams Lake plant to operation in mid-December, which was slightly earlier than planned. Under the terms of the Energy Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro that became effective last October, the plant will not operate during the months of May, June and July. During that period, the Company expects to undertake significant maintenance, including a replacement of the cooling tower, which will be expensed. The Company remains focused on fuel procurement and is currently building supply through a variety of existing and new sources. Fuel availability remains challenging, although fuel costs to date have been in line with the Company's expectations. Considering planned maintenance expenditures and expected run time for the plant, the Company continues to estimate that Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2020 will be approximately breakeven.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
The Company recently signed a contract for the demolition of the three project sites in San Diego (Naval Station, Naval Training Center and North Island). The work is expected to begin shortly and require approximately six months to be completed. The current estimate for the cost of decommissioning these projects is $6.6 million, of which $1.5 million has been incurred to date (including $1.0 million incurred in 2019). In 2018 and 2019, the Company realized a total of $1.8 million of salvage proceeds. The cash outlay required in 2020 to complete the work is estimated to be approximately $4 million. Decommissioning expenditures are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Maintenance and Capex
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company incurred $7.3 million of maintenance expense and $1.5 million of capital expenditures. For the full year, maintenance expense totaled $23.8 million and capital expenditures totaled $2.3 million. These figures exclude the capital expenditures for repairs and replacement of equipment at Cadillac of $5.1 million, all incurred in the fourth quarter. These expenditures are expected to be covered by the Company's insurance, excluding the deductible.
For 2020, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of $32.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million (excluding Cadillac). Higher expected maintenance expense in 2020 as compared to 2019 primarily reflects planned outages at Morris and Williams Lake and the full year impact of the acquired projects. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Commercial Updates
2020 PPA Expirations
The Company has two projects with PPAs that are scheduled to expire in 2020.
Oxnard (California). The PPA with Southern California Edison will expire in May 2020. To date the project has not been selected in various solicitations by the utility customer for its resource needs in 2021 and beyond. The Company is continuing to pursue other potential offtake structures for the project, potentially on a short-term basis. In 2019, Oxnard generated a breakeven level of Project Adjusted EBITDA, which was $2.1 million lower than in 2018 due to higher gas prices and higher operating expense.
Calstock (Ontario). The PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation will expire in June 2020. Although the Company continues to engage with the relevant parties, at this time the Company does not expect the plant to continue operating past the expiration date of the PPA. In 2019, Calstock generated $5.2 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA. As noted, in 2019 the Company recorded a long-lived asset impairment charge at Calstock of $5.8 million, which is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Financial Results by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found in the fourth quarter 2019 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 15 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10139226 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "target" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
December 31, | December 31, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $74.9 | $68.3 |
Restricted cash | 7.7 | 2.1 |
Accounts receivable | 30.4 | 35.7 |
Insurance recovery receivable | 13.5 | - |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 0.7 | 4.2 |
Inventory | 18.6 | 15.8 |
Prepayments | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Income taxes receivable | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Lease receivable | 0.9 | - |
Other current assets | 0.4 | 5.9 |
Total current assets | 152.7 | 136.3 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 502.1 | 549.5 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 96.6 | 140.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 144.3 | 170.1 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Derivative instruments asset | - | 0.3 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 6.3 | - |
Deferred income taxes | 10.4 | 7.0 |
Other assets | 1.9 | 6.2 |
Total assets | $935.6 | $1,031.5 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $8.9 | $2.5 |
Accrued interest | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Other accrued liabilities | 20.8 | 20.2 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 76.4 | 68.1 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 12.0 | 4.5 |
Convertible debentures | - | 18.1 |
Operating lease liabilities | 2.0 | - |
Other current liabilities | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 122.9 | 115.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 473.5 | 540.7 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 81.1 | 75.7 |
Derivative instruments liability | 15.9 | 15.4 |
Deferred income taxes | 23.7 | 16.0 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 19.8 | 21.2 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 51.5 | 49.2 |
Operating lease liabilities | 4.8 | - |
Other long-term liabilities | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Total liabilities | $797.9 | $839.1 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 108,675,294 and | 1,259.9 | 1,260.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (140.7) | (146.2) |
Retained deficit | (1,164.2) | (1,121.6) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | (45.0) | (6.9) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 182.7 | 199.3 |
Total equity | 137.7 | 192.4 |
Total liabilities and equity | $935.6 | $1,031.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 5 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
Project revenue: | |||||
Energy sales | $35.3 | $36.1 | $138.0 | $130.9 | |
Energy capacity revenue | 25.6 | 25.0 | 125.4 | 97.9 | |
Other | 5.3 | 9.6 | 18.2 | 53.5 | |
66.2 | 70.7 | 281.6 | 282.3 | ||
Project expenses: | |||||
Fuel | 17.1 | 19.1 | 72.3 | 73.1 | |
Operations and maintenance | 22.4 | 18.6 | 77.0 | 85.0 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 16.0 | 18.1 | 64.5 | 83.7 | |
55.5 | 55.8 | 213.8 | 241.8 | ||
Project other (loss) income: | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (0.6) | (1.3) | (8.9) | 2.2 | |
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (37.5) | 9.4 | (3.0) | 43.2 | |
Interest, net | (0.2) | (0.4) | (1.1) | (1.8) | |
Impairment | (5.8) | - | (5.8) | - | |
Insurance loss | - | - | (1.0) | - | |
Other (expense) income, net | - | (2.5) | (1.2) | 4.1 | |
(44.1) | 5.2 | (21.0) | 47.7 | ||
Project (loss) income | (33.4) | 20.1 | 46.8 | 88.2 | |
Administrative and other expenses: | |||||
Administration | 6.6 | 5.9 | 23.9 | 23.9 | |
Interest expense, net | 11.0 | 12.0 | 44.0 | 52.7 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.8 | (13.7) | 11.9 | (22.8) | |
Other expense (income), net | 0.3 | (3.4) | 1.0 | (3.0) | |
22.7 | 0.9 | 80.8 | 50.8 | ||
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (56.1) | 19.2 | (34.0) | 37.4 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 7.3 | (7.5) | 9.8 | 0.2 | |
Net (loss) income | (63.4) | 26.7 | (43.8) | 37.2 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred shares of a | 1.9 | 2.0 | (1.2) | 0.4 | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($65.3) | $24.7 | ($42.6) | $36.8 | |
Net (loss) earnings per share attributable to Atlantic | |||||
Basic | ($0.60) | $0.23 | ($0.39) | $0.33 | |
Diluted | ($0.60) | $0.18 | ($0.39) | $0.29 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic | 109.3 | 109.6 | 109.3 | 112.0 | |
Diluted | 109.3 | 140.7 | 109.3 | 141.8 |
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Table 6 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Twelve months ended | ||
Unaudited | December 31, | ||
2019 | 2018 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Net (loss) income | ($43.8) | $37.2 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 64.4 | 83.7 | |
Gain on disposal of fixed assets and inventory | (0.9) | (0.4) | |
Asset retirement obligations | 1.4 | 3.5 | |
Gain on step acquisition of equity investment | - | (7.2) | |
Share-based compensation | 1.5 | 2.7 | |
Impairment | 5.8 | - | |
Insurance loss | 1.0 | - | |
Equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated affiliates | 3.0 | (43.2) | |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 59.5 | 61.6 | |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | 12.2 | (22.0) | |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 10.7 | (5.5) | |
Amortization of debt discount, deferred financing costs and operating lease right-of-use assets | 8.6 | 9.4 | |
Deferred income taxes | 4.8 | (3.6) | |
Change in other operating balances | |||
Accounts receivable | 8.2 | 18.8 | |
Inventory | (1.8) | 1.6 | |
Prepayments and other assets | 3.9 | 8.7 | |
Accounts payable | 5.1 | (1.2) | |
Accruals and other liabilities | 1.1 | (6.6) | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 144.7 | 137.5 | |
Cash used in investing activities: | |||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate | (18.7) | - | |
Insurance proceeds | 11.3 | - | |
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received | (8.6) | (12.8) | |
Deposit for acquisition | - | (2.6) | |
Proceeds from sales of assets and equity investments, net | 1.6 | 0.2 | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (7.3) | (1.8) | |
Cash used in investing activities | (21.7) | (17.0) | |
Cash used in financing activities: | |||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | - | 92.2 | |
Repayment of convertible debentures | (18.5) | (88.1) | |
Common share repurchases | (2.5) | (16.6) | |
Preferred share repurchases | (8.0) | (8.0) | |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (72.3) | (100.3) | |
Cash payments for vested LTIP units, including amounts withheld for taxes | (2.1) | (0.8) | |
Deferred financing costs | - | (5.1) | |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (7.4) | (8.3) | |
Cash used in financing activities: | (110.8) | (135.0) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | 12.2 | (14.5) | |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70.4 | 84.9 | |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $82.6 | $70.4 | |
Supplemental cash flow information | |||
Interest paid | $37.6 | $41.3 | |
Income taxes paid, net | $2.3 | $3.1 | |
Accruals for construction in progress | $0.3 | ($1.5) | |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 7 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | |||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Project (loss) income | ||||
Solid Fuel | ($60.2) | $0.2 | ($49.8) | $19.7 |
Natural Gas | 16.9 | 12.5 | 68.5 | 33.3 |
Hydroelectric | 9.4 | 10.3 | 36.0 | 35.8 |
Corporate | 0.5 | (3.0) | (7.9) | (0.6) |
Total | ($33.4) | $20.1 | $46.8 | $88.2 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
Solid Fuel | $1.3 | $6.7 | $32.7 | $46.7 |
Natural Gas | 27.6 | 24.9 | 108.2 | 90.4 |
Hydroelectric | 14.3 | 14.8 | 55.5 | 47.5 |
Corporate | (0.3) | 0.2 | (0.3) | 0.5 |
Total | $42.9 | $46.6 | $196.1 | $185.1 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, insurance loss (gain), other (income) expenses and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income and to Net income on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 8 - Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | |||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($65.3) | $24.7 | ($42.6) | $36.8 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred share dividends of a | 1.9 | 2.0 | (1.2) | 0.4 |
Net (loss) income | ($63.4) | $26.7 | ($43.8) | $37.2 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 7.3 | (7.5) | 9.8 | 0.2 |
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (56.1) | 19.2 | (34.0) | 37.4 |
Administration | 6.6 | 5.9 | 23.9 | 23.9 |
Interest expense, net | 11.0 | 12.0 | 44.0 | 52.7 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.8 | (13.7) | 11.9 | (22.8) |
Other expense (income), net | 0.3 | (3.4) | 1.0 | (3.0) |
Project (loss) income | ($33.4) | $20.1 | $46.8 | $88.2 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | $20.3 | $21.8 | $80.7 | $99.7 |
Interest expense, net | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | 0.6 | 1.3 | 8.9 | (2.2) |
Impairment | 55.0 | - | 55.0 | - |
Insurance loss | - | - | 1.0 | - |
Other expense (income), net | - | 2.5 | 1.2 | (4.0) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $42.9 | $46.6 | $196.1 | $185.1 |
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DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, February 27, 2020. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, February 28 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of February 27. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10139226 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Pricing Reduced and Maturity Date of Term Loan Extended
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced that on January 31, 2020, it executed an amendment to its credit facilities, consisting of the $380 million senior secured term loan ("Term Loan") and the $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("Revolver"). Both the Term Loan and the Revolver are at the Company's APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings") subsidiary.
"We are pleased to complete the re-pricing and amendment of our Term Loan and Revolver. Due to a strong market, the efforts of our Atlantic Power team and the support of our lead arranger, Goldman Sachs, we were able to achieve significant positive changes, including improvements to both pricing and terms," said Terrence Ronan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Power. "Our track record of delivering upon what we say regarding debt reduction has made us an attractive credit in the markets and helped us to achieve this outcome."
Under the amendment, the interest rate margin on both the Term Loan and the Revolver has been reduced 25 basis points, to LIBOR plus 250 basis points. The margin would be reduced another 25 basis points if the Company achieves a leverage ratio of 2.75 times. In addition, the targeted debt balances have been modified to reflect the anticipated closing of the Manchief sale in 2022. As a result, targeted debt repayment is lower in 2020 and higher in 2022 as compared to the previous schedule. The maturity date of the Term Loan has been extended two years to April 2025. The Revolver maturity date of April 2022 is unaffected by the amendment.
The fees associated with this amendment were in line with those incurred by the Company on earlier re-pricing transactions. The Company expects to record this expense in the first quarter of 2020.
Separately, in December 2019, S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating for Atlantic Power Corporation to BB- from B+ based on the Company's improving leverage profile. Ratings on the Term Loan, Revolver and Medium-Term Notes were raised to BB from BB-. S&P cited the Company's highly contracted cash flow profile and management's demonstrated track record and commitment to deleveraging.
"This amendment comes at the end of a multi-year effort to restructure and strengthen our balance sheet, which has resulted in an improved credit profile. Including the most recent upgrade by S&P, our credit ratings have been raised two notches by both Moody's and S&P over the past four-plus years," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power. "We are now in a position to fully amortize the term loan by its maturity date using our strong operating cash flow. In addition, we have significant discretionary cash after debt repayment to continue buying shares when the price is right and making external acquisitions when we find compelling value. From 2015 through 2019, we repurchased $58 million of common and preferred shares under our normal course issuer bids. In the past 18 months, we made our first external investments in growth, acquiring $45 million of biomass and hydro plant interests. We are focused on intrinsic value per share, so we are patient but also willing to move with speed and scale when the price-to-value proposition is attractive on internal or external uses of capital."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). Approximately 75% of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has approved Atlantic Power's renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and APPEL's renewal of its NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 6.0% Series E Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due January 31, 2025 (the "6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.E).
b) the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX:ATP);
c) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
d) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
e) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 31, 2019. The NCIBs will expire on December 30, 2020 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs or terminate them at their option. Under its current NCIB which expires December 30, 2019, Atlantic Power has purchased 662,284 of its common shares at an average price of Cdn$3.03. There were no purchases of its 6.0% Series E Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures. APPEL has purchased 427,500 of its Series 1 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$14.26; 100,377 of its Series 2 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$18.27; and 148,311 of its Series 3 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$17.69.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect their value. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 31, 2019, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 17, 2019, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) Cdn$115,000,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures; and
b) 109,032,701 outstanding Common Shares.
As of December 17, 2019, APPEL had outstanding:
c) 3,847,500 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares;
d) 2,232,717 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and
e) 1,348,805 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares.
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures and common shares and up to 10% of the public float of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 17, 2019, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | ||
Total Limit (1) | Daily Limit (2) | |
a) 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures | Cdn$11,500,000 | Cdn$5,246 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | ||
Total Limit (3) | Daily Limit (4) | |
b) Common Shares | 10,578,799 | 9,243 |
c) Series 1 Preferred Shares | 384,750 | 1,000 |
d) Series 2 Preferred Shares | 223,072 | 1,000 |
e) Series 3 Preferred Shares | 133,031 | 1,000 |
Notes: | ||
1. | Represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2019, the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures was $115,000,000. | |
2. | Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures is Cdn$20,984. | |
3. | For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, Series 2 Preferred Shares and Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2019, the public float of the Common Shares was 105,787,997; the public float of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 3,847,500; the public float of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,230,717; and the public float of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 1,330,305. | |
4. | Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 36,972; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 1,899; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 1,147; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 1,041. |
All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Previously, on December 2, 2019, Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. ("Preferred Equity") announced the dividend rate reset for Preferred Equity's outstanding Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and the dividend rate on Preferred Equity's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares"), effective on December 31, 2019.
The rate reset for the Series 2 Shares, announced on December 2, 2019, using a fixed dividend rate (the "Fixed Dividend Rate"), was calculated on November 29, 2019 to be 5.67%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government five-year bond yield of 1.49% plus 4.18%.
This Fixed Dividend Rate announced on December 2, 2019 has been revised based on a calculation as of December 2, 2019 to be 5.739%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government five-year bond yield of 1.559% plus 4.18%.
Such Fixed Dividend Rate will commence with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares and continue through the December 31, 2024 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares, at which time such Fixed Dividend Rate will again be reset.
The dividend rate for the Series 3 Shares, announced on December 2, 2019, using a floating dividend rate (the "Floating Dividend Rate"), was calculated on November 29, 2019 to be 5.83%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.65%) plus 4.18%. This Floating Dividend Rate announced on December 2, 2019 remains unchanged. Such Floating Dividend Rate will be effective with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 3 Shares. The Floating Dividend Rate for Series 3 Shares will be reset each quarter.
On December 31, 2019 and again on December 31 of every fifth year thereafter, the holders of Series 2 Shares have the right to convert their Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 3 Shares and the holders of Series 3 Shares have the right to convert their Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 2 Shares.
Holders of Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares who wish to convert such securities into Series 3 Shares or Series 2 Shares, respectively, should contact the financial institution, broker or other intermediary through which they hold the Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares to exercise this conversion privilege. Notice of the exercise of the conversion privilege (an "Election Notice") must be received by Preferred Equity not earlier than December 1, 2019 and not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 16, 2019.
Automatic Conversion and Restrictions on Conversion
Series 2 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 2 Shares will automatically convert into Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 2 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 2 Shares into Series 3 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares.
Series 3 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 3 Shares will automatically convert into Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 3 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 3 Shares into Series 2 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
Preferred Equity is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. Preferred Equity holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced on November 14, 2019 by Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. ("Preferred Equity"), the dividend rate on Preferred Equity's outstanding Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") will be reset on December 31, 2019.
The reset rate for the Series 2 Shares, using a fixed dividend rate (the "Fixed Dividend Rate"), was calculated on November 29, 2019 to be 5.67%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government five-year bond yield of 1.49% plus 4.18%. Such Fixed Dividend Rate will commence with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares and continue through the December 31, 2024 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares, at which time such Fixed Dividend Rate will again be reset.
The dividend rate for the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares"), using a floating dividend rate (the "Floating Dividend Rate"), was calculated on November 29, 2019 to be 5.83%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.65%) plus 4.18%. Such Floating Dividend Rate will be effective with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 3 Shares. The Floating Dividend Rate for Series 3 Shares will be reset each quarter.
On December 31, 2019 and again on December 31 of every fifth year thereafter, the holders of Series 2 Shares have the right to convert their Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 3 Shares and the holders of Series 3 Shares have the right to convert their Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 2 Shares.
Holders of Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares who wish to convert such securities into Series 3 Shares or Series 2 Shares, respectively, should contact the financial institution, broker or other intermediary through which they hold the Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares to exercise this conversion privilege. Notice of the exercise of the conversion privilege (an "Election Notice") must be received by Preferred Equity not earlier than December 1, 2019 and not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 16, 2019.
Automatic Conversion and Restrictions on Conversion
Series 2 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 2 Shares will automatically convert into Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 2 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 2 Shares into Series 3 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares.
Series 3 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 3 Shares will automatically convert into Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 3 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 3 Shares into Series 2 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
Preferred Equity is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. Preferred Equity holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.367667 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on December 31, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2019.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. ("Preferred Equity") announced today that, in accordance with Preferred Equity's Articles of Incorporation, as amended, the dividend rate on Preferred Equity's outstanding Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares"), will be reset on December 31, 2019.
The new dividend rate for Series 2 Shares will be calculated on November 29, 2019, using a fixed dividend rate (the "Fixed Dividend Rate"), which will equal the sum of the Canadian Government five-year bond yield as of that date plus 4.18%.
Such Fixed Dividend Rate will commence with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares and continue through the December 31, 2024 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 2 Shares, at which time such Fixed Dividend Rate will again be reset.
The dividend rate for the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares") will be calculated on November 29, 2019 and will equal the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average results) plus 4.18%. Such dividend rate will be effective with the March 31, 2020 dividend payment to the holders of the Series 3 Shares. The Series 3 Shares dividend rate is reset each quarter.
On December 31, 2019 and again on December 31 of every fifth year thereafter, the holders of Series 2 Shares have the right to convert their Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 3 Shares and the holders of Series 3 Shares have the right to convert their Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 2 Shares.
Holders of Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares who wish to convert such securities to Series 3 Shares or Series 2 Shares, respectively, should contact the financial institution, broker or other intermediary through which they hold the Series 2 Shares or Series 3 Shares to exercise this conversion privilege. Notice of the exercise of the conversion privilege (an "Election Notice") must be received by Preferred Equity not earlier than December 1, 2019 and not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 16, 2019.
Automatic Conversion and Restrictions on Conversion
Series 2 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 2 Shares will automatically convert into Series 3 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 2 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 2 Shares into Series 3 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares.
Series 3 Shares
If, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would remain outstanding less than 1 million Series 3 Shares, then all remaining outstanding Series 3 Shares will automatically convert into Series 2 Shares, on a one-for-one basis on December 31, 2019. Holders of the Series 3 Shares will not be permitted to convert their Series 3 Shares into Series 2 Shares if, after giving effect to all Election Notices, there would be outstanding less than 1 million Series 2 Shares.
Inquiries should be directed to Preferred Equity's registrar and transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., at 1-800-564-6253.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
Preferred Equity is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. Preferred Equity holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Third Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights
Third Quarter 2019 Developments
2019 Updated Outlook
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
"During the third quarter, we acquired two contracted biomass plants and equity interests in two others at attractive valuations. These acquisitions increase the level and length of our contracted cash flows. We also executed a new ten-year contract for our Williams Lake biomass plant. All of these are expected to be accretive to our estimates of intrinsic value per share," said James J. Moore, President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "Financial results for the third quarter exceeded our expectations, in a continuation of the first half performance, and we have increased our full year guidance accordingly. We continue to allocate our cash flow and liquidity rationally to debt reduction, repurchases of common and preferred shares, and external acquisitions when expected returns appear to be superior to those we can obtain internally."
Mr. Moore continued, "The most challenging event of the quarter was the fire at our Cadillac plant in September. Fortunately, no one was injured. We tell our people that safety is more important than money. We are proud of our Cadillac employees as well as those across Atlantic Power for the way they responded on September 22 and afterward. Although the plant incurred significant damage and is expected to be out of service for a lengthy period, we expect that the financial impact will be limited by our insurance coverage."
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(1)The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 1 - Summary of Financial Results | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Project revenue | $71.1 | $65.4 | $215.4 | $211.6 |
Project income | 27.9 | 26.2 | 80.1 | 68.0 |
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | 12.6 | (3.2) | 22.7 | 12.1 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 36.4 | 19.5 | 104.5 | 97.8 |
Cash used in investing activities | (29.1) | (14.5) | (28.0) | (16.9) |
Cash used in financing activities | (20.3) | (29.7) | (87.1) | (107.9) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 48.9 | 45.4 | 153.2 | 138.5 |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 15 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss). |
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Third quarter 2019 results for Project Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow exceeded expectations, mostly because of the acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling in the third quarter (which were not included in the Company's initial guidance) and the new contract for the Williams Lake biomass plant (which avoided severance expense and inventory adjustments that previously had been expected to be recorded in the third quarter).
Project income, Net income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income for the third quarter of 2019 was $27.9 million, a $1.7 million increase from $26.2 million in the year-ago period. Project revenue increased $5.7 million as a result of the acquisition of Allendale and Dorchester in July 2019, higher water flows at Curtis Palmer, the start-up of Tunis under a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in October 2018 and the consolidation of Koma Kulshan in July 2018. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $4.8 million as the 2018 period included $5.3 million of amortization expense for the remaining PPA intangible asset at Nipigon. These favorable comparisons were partially offset by the non-recurrence of the $6.7 million step-up gain on the consolidation of Koma Kulshan in 2018 and a $1.0 million insurance loss on the Cadillac fire recorded in 2019.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the third quarter of 2019 was $12.6 million compared to a $3.2 million net loss in the third quarter of 2018. The improvement of $15.8 million was primarily attributable to the $1.7 million increase in Project income, a $7.3 million reduction in foreign exchange loss ($2.8 million gain versus a $4.5 million loss in 2018), lower interest expense of $3.7 million, a $2.8 million increase in the fair value of the convertible debenture conversion option (included in "Other (income) expense, net"), and a $3.4 million reduction in income tax expense. The foreign exchange gain of $2.8 million was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar depreciated from June 30, 2019 to September 30, 2019).
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2019 increased $3.5 million to $48.9 million from $45.4 million in the third quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the acquisitions of Allendale, Dorchester, Craven and Grayling during the quarter (+$1.7 million); Curtis Palmer (+$1.5 million), which had a 30% increase in generation due to higher water flows; Cadillac (+$1.1 million), which had an extended outage in the 2018 period; Frederickson (+$1.0 million), due to higher dispatch and lower maintenance expense, and Tunis (+$1.0 million), which incurred maintenance expense in the 2018 period in preparation for its October 2018 start-up. Increases at these projects were partially offset by decreases at Williams Lake (-$1.7 million), due to voluntary curtailment resulting from low fuel inventory; Oxnard (-$1.6 million), due to gas turbine repairs, and Nipigon (-$1.2 million), due to maintenance associated with an upgrade of the gas turbine control system.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of 2019 was $36.4 million, an increase of $16.9 million from $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to higher Project Adjusted EBITDA, a $5.9 million increase in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates (including $3.8 million related to the September distribution from Orlando, which in 2018 was received in October), and a $1.2 million reduction in cash interest payments due to lower debt balances. In addition, cash flow benefited from a $7.2 million favorable year-over-year change in working capital.
Cash used in investing activities for the third quarter of 2019 was $29.1 million compared to $14.5 million in the third quarter of 2018. In the 2019 period, the Company acquired the Allendale and Dorchester biomass plants and equity interests in the Craven and Grayling biomass plants for $28.5 million, whereas in 2018, the Company acquired the remaining 50% ownership of the Koma Kulshan hydro facility and bought out the operation and maintenance contract for an aggregate $11.7 million. Also in the 2018 period, the Company made a $2.6 million deposit for the acquisition of the Allendale and Dorchester plants.
Cash used in financing activities for the third quarter of 2019 was $20.3 million as compared to $29.7 million in the third quarter of 2018. In 2019, the Company repaid $18.3 million of term loan and project debt, paid $1.8 million of preferred dividends and repurchased $0.1 million of common and preferred shares. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company repaid $20.8 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $6.6 million of common and preferred shares and paid $2.0 million of preferred dividends.
During the third quarter of 2019, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $13.0 million.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
The Company had strong increases in Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2019, reflecting a 34% increase in generation at Curtis Palmer driven by higher water flows, the non-recurrence of the Manchief gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018, and the start-up of Tunis in October 2018, partially offset by the short-term contract extension for Williams Lake that began in April 2018 which reduced the project's gross margin. Cash provided by operating activities also increased, but to a lesser degree than Project Adjusted EBITDA, because changes in working capital had a larger positive impact on operating cash flow in 2018 than in 2019.
Project income, Net income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income for the first nine months of 2019 was $80.1 million, a $12.1 million increase from $68.0 million in the comparable 2018 period. Project revenue increased $3.8 million due primarily to revenue increases at Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows; the acquisitions of Allendale, Dorchester, Craven and Grayling in the third quarter of 2019; Tunis, which re-started operations in October 2018, and Koma Kulshan, which was consolidated in July 2018. These revenue increases were partially offset by decreases at the San Diego projects, which ceased operations in February 2018; Williams Lake, due to the short-term contract extension and lower dispatch; and Kenilworth, due to a steam revenue adjustment. Operations and maintenance expense decreased $11.9 million, mostly at Manchief, the San Diego projects and Tunis. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $17.2 million due to lower amortization at Nipigon and the shutdown of the San Diego projects. Decreases in these expenses were partially offset by an $11.9 million unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments and the non-recurrence of the $6.7 million step-up gain on the consolidation of Koma Kulshan in 2018.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the first nine months of 2019 was $22.7 million compared to $12.1 million in the comparable 2018 period. The increase of $10.6 million was primarily attributable to the $12.1 million increase in Project income, a $7.7 million reduction in interest expense, and a $5.3 million reduction in income tax expense. These favorable drivers were partially offset by a foreign exchange loss of $7.1 million as compared to a $9.1 million gain in the comparable 2018 period, related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars as the Canadian dollar appreciated from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2019 increased $14.7 million to $153.2 million from $138.5 million in the comparable 2018 period. The increase was primarily driven by Curtis Palmer (+$10.1 million), Manchief (+$7.5 million), and Tunis (+$6.6 million), for reasons previously described; Orlando (+$1.8 million), due to a capacity rate escalation and lower fuel prices; the acquisitions of Allendale, Dorchester, Craven and Grayling (+$1.7 million); Frederickson (+$1.4 million), due to higher dispatch, and the San Diego projects (+$1.4 million), due to severance and related expenses incurred in the 2018 period. Increases at these projects were partially offset by decreases at Williams Lake (-$6.6 million), due to the short-term contract extension and voluntary curtailment; Oxnard (-$2.9 million), due to gas turbine repairs; Chambers (-$2.8 million), due to lower energy and steam demand as well as lower excess energy pricing; and modest decreases at Mamquam and Nipigon.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2019 was $104.5 million, a $6.7 million increase from $97.8 million in the comparable 2018 period. The increase was primarily due to the $14.7 million increase in Project Adjusted EBITDA, a $4.0 million increase in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates and a $3.3 million reduction in cash interest payments due to lower debt balances and a lower rate on the Company's credit facilities. These positive variances were partially offset by a $17.3 million adverse impact from changes in working capital. The 2018 period included a $29.2 million release of working capital by Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects when they ceased operation.
Cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of 2019 was $28.0 million as compared to $16.9 million in the comparable 2018 period. In 2019, the Company used $28.7 million to acquire Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling and realized $1.6 million of salvage proceeds from the San Diego projects. In 2018, the Company used $12.8 million to acquire the remaining ownership interests in Koma Kulshan and $2.6 million for a deposit on the purchase of Allendale and Dorchester.
Cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2019 was $87.1 million as compared to $107.9 million in the comparable 2018 period. In 2019, the Company repaid $52.3 million of term loan and project debt, redeemed $18.5 million (US$ equivalent) of the remaining Series D convertible debentures, repurchased $8.8 million of common and preferred shares, paid $5.5 million of preferred dividends and made $2.0 million of cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company issued $92.2 million of Series E convertible debentures, redeemed $88.1 million of Series C and Series D convertible debentures, repaid $79.5 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $20.3 million of common and preferred shares, incurred $5.1 million of deferred financing costs and paid $6.3 million of preferred dividends.
During the first nine months of 2019, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $10.6 million.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at September 30, 2019 was $181.2 million, a decrease of $13.2 million from $194.4 million at June 30, 2019. The reduction was primarily attributable to the use of cash for the two acquisitions that closed in the third quarter. At September 30, 2019, there was $31.2 million of cash at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $24 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 2 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Sept. 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $31.2 | $45.6 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 26.9 | 25.8 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 58.1 | 71.4 |
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (76.9) | (77.0) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 123.1 | 123.0 |
Total liquidity | $181.2 | $194.4 |
Excludes restricted cash of: | $1.7 | $1.4 |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the third quarter of 2019, the Company repaid $17.5 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $775 thousand of project-level debt. Year to date through September 2019, the Company has repaid $50.0 million of the term loan and amortized $2.3 million of project-level debt. In addition, the Company redeemed the remaining 6.00% Series D Debentures in April 2019 (Cdn$24.7 million, or US$18.5 million equivalent).
At September 30, 2019, the Company's consolidated debt was $664.2 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.7 times, which was improved from 4.0 times at June 30, 2019.
The Company expects to repay approximately $15.8 million of consolidated debt in the fourth quarter of 2019, bringing the total for the year to approximately $86.6 million, and expects to have a leverage ratio at year end 2019 in line with the September 30th level.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
In the third quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased and canceled 12,000 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2, at Cdn$18.30 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$220 thousand (US$168 thousand equivalent). Earlier this year, the Company reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB. Also during the third quarter, the Company repurchased and canceled 2,067 common shares at an average price of $2.27 per share.
2019 Updated Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is increasing its guidance for 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA to a range of $185 million to $195 million from a range of $175 million to $190 million. The most significant driver of the increase is higher water flows at Curtis Palmer, which have resulted in generation that is well above the historical average (25% higher through September). The acquisitions of Allendale and Dorchester and equity interests in Craven and Grayling are another positive driver, as these were not reflected in the previous guidance. The new contract for Williams Lake avoided severance expenses and non-cash inventory writeoffs that had been assumed in the previous guidance. Results also have benefited from higher dispatch at Manchief relative to previous expectations. Partially offsetting these positive factors are gas turbine repair expense at Oxnard and the impact of the business interruption insurance deductible at Cadillac.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2019 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The increase relative to the Company's previous estimate reflects the higher expected level of Project Adjusted EBITDA and the deferral of the majority of the San Diego decommissioning cost outlays to 2020.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 3 - Bridge of 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2019 Guidance | 2019 Guidance | |
(Revised 10/31/19) | (Initial 2/28/19) | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $185 - $195 | $175 - $190 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (5) | (5) |
Corporate G&A expense | (22) | (22) |
Cash interest payments | (39) | (39) |
Cash taxes | (2) | (4) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (1) | (5) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | - |
Cash provided by operating activities | $115 - $125 | $100 - $115 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph. | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Operational Updates
Cadillac Equipment Malfunction and Fire
On September 22, 2019, the Company's Cadillac biomass plant, located in Cadillac, Michigan, experienced a malfunction in its steam turbine that began a rapid cascade of events, sparking a fire that resulted in extensive damage to the turbine, generator and other components in that area of the plant. The boiler, cooling tower, fuel pile and fuel handling areas of the plant were not affected. The Company is working to complete its assessment of the damage and its investigation of the cause of the fire. The plant is expected to be offline for an extended period.
The financial impact of this incident and the extended outage is expected to be limited as the Company believes its property insurance is adequate to cover the cost of repair and replacement of equipment, less a $1.0 million deductible. In the third quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a $25.2 million writedown of Cadillac property, plant and equipment and capital spares inventory, and recorded a corresponding insurance receivable of $24.2 million. Both the writedown and the insurance receivable are subject to future adjustments based on actual experience of replacement cost. The $1.0 million deductible was recorded as a charge to other project income and reduced net income, but did not affect Project Adjusted EBITDA or operating cash flow. The Company also carries business interruption insurance, which will effectively replace Cadillac's Project Adjusted EBITDA after the 45-day deductible is met in November. The impact of the 45-day deductible on Project Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow is estimated to be approximately $1.5 million to $2.0 million, most of which will occur in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
The Company is in the process of decommissioning its three project sites in San Diego (Naval Station, Naval Training Center and North Island), and will be soliciting demolition bids in November. The current estimate for total decommissioning costs is $6.6 million. Net of $1.8 million of salvage proceeds received to date, the net cash outlay is estimated to be approximately $5 million. These estimates are subject to adjustment pending receipt of final bids for the demolition work. The Company expects that the substantial majority of these expenditures will be incurred in the first half of 2020.
Maintenance and Capex
In the third quarter of 2019, the Company incurred $5.7 million of maintenance expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, maintenance expense totaled $16.5 million. For the full year, which does not have any planned major outages, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of approximately $24.0 million and capital expenditures of approximately $1.1 million. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Commercial Updates
Biomass Acquisitions
On July 31, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of the Allendale and Dorchester plants in South Carolina for $12.6 million, including closing adjustments. This consisted of $2.6 million paid as a deposit in September 2018 and the remaining $10.0 million at closing. The Allendale and Dorchester plants have been in service since 2013 and have a capacity of 20 megawatts each. All of their output is sold to Santee Cooper under PPAs that run to the fourth quarter of 2043. The Company expects the two projects to generate a combined Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $3 million annually on average over the remaining term of their PPAs. The Company is evaluating modest optimization investments for 2020 to improve boiler efficiency and plant reliability, reduce maintenance expense and increase access to a wider range of fuels at lower cost.
On August 13, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in the 48 megawatt Craven County plant in North Carolina and a 30% interest in the 37 megawatt Grayling plant in Michigan for $18.7 million, including $0.2 million of transaction costs incurred prior to closing. Craven has been in service since October 1990 and has a PPA with Duke Energy. Grayling has been in service since June 1992 and has a PPA with Consumers Energy, the utility subsidiary of CMS Energy. Both PPAs expire on December 31, 2027. The projects are operated by an affiliate of CMS Energy. The Company expects the two projects to generate a combined Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $4 million to $5 million annually on average over the remaining term of their PPAs. Craven and Grayling are accounted for under the equity method.
Both acquisitions were funded from the Company's discretionary cash.
Williams Lake Contract
The Company's Williams Lake biomass plant in British Columbia, Canada executed a new ten-year Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro effective October 1, 2019. Prior to that date the plant had been operating under a short-term contract, which expired on September 30, 2019.
Under the EPA, Williams Lake will receive a fixed price per megawatt-hour for energy produced, up to the maximum level of generation permitted. The plant will not operate during the months of May, June and July. The price is escalated annually at the British Columbia CPI. The EPA does not provide for a capacity payment or a fuel cost passthrough.
Conditions in the British Columbia timber market for the past couple of years have adversely affected the availability and cost of fuel, which are critical inputs to the plant's financial performance. The Company is currently focused on fuel procurement for 2020 and is in the process of building supply through a variety of sources.
The plant is not expected to operate in the fourth quarter of 2019, in part due to a minimal supply of fuel on site. As a result, the plant is expected to generate an EBITDA loss in the fourth quarter of 2019. Beginning in the fourth quarter and continuing into 2020 and 2021, the Company plans to undertake significant required maintenance at the plant consistent with a new ten-year contract. Based on the expected level of maintenance expense, the Company estimates that the plant will generate a breakeven or minimal level of EBITDA in 2020. The Company intends to provide longer-term EBITDA guidance for Williams Lake at a later date. It is likely that Williams Lake will have greater EBITDA and cash flow variability as compared to the Company's other contracted biomass plants.
Financial Results by Segment and by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found on page 14 of this release.
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found in the third quarter 2019 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 15 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10135978 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
September 30, | December 31, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $58.1 | $68.3 |
Restricted cash | 1.7 | 2.1 |
Accounts receivable | 35.3 | 35.7 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 0.1 | 4.2 |
Inventory | 18.2 | 15.8 |
Prepayments | 5.2 | 4.0 |
Income taxes receivable | 2.3 | 0.3 |
Lease receivable | 1.5 | - |
Other current assets | 0.7 | 5.9 |
Total current assets | 123.1 | 136.3 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 505.7 | 549.5 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 152.6 | 140.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 151.9 | 170.1 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Derivative instruments asset | - | 0.3 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 5.9 | - |
Insurance recovery receivable | 24.2 | - |
Other assets | 3.3 | 6.2 |
Total assets | $988.0 | $1,024.5 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $3.4 | $2.5 |
Accrued interest | 3.5 | 2.3 |
Other accrued liabilities | 19.4 | 20.2 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 108.1 | 68.1 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 10.8 | 4.5 |
Convertible debentures | - | 18.1 |
Operating lease liabilities | 1.5 | - |
Other current liabilities | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 147.3 | 115.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 457.3 | 540.7 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 79.1 | 75.7 |
Derivative instruments liability | 15.5 | 15.4 |
Deferred income taxes | 6.9 | 9.0 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 20.1 | 21.2 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 50.9 | 49.2 |
Operating lease liabilities | 5.0 | - |
Other long-term liabilities | 3.9 | 5.0 |
Total liabilities | $786.0 | $832.1 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 109,379,611 and | 1,261.3 | 1,260.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (143.1) | (146.2) |
Retained deficit | (1,098.9) | (1,121.6) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | 19.3 | (6.9) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 182.7 | 199.3 |
Total equity | 202.0 | 192.4 |
Total liabilities and equity | $988.0 | $1,024.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 5 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | ||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
Project revenue: | |||||
Energy sales | $29.2 | $25.0 | $102.7 | $94.8 | |
Energy capacity revenue | 38.0 | 29.5 | 99.8 | 72.9 | |
Other | 3.9 | 10.9 | 12.9 | 43.9 | |
71.1 | 65.4 | 215.4 | 211.6 | ||
Project expenses: | |||||
Fuel | 19.4 | 16.7 | 55.2 | 54.0 | |
Operations and maintenance | 19.5 | 18.0 | 54.6 | 66.5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 16.2 | 21.0 | 48.5 | 65.7 | |
55.1 | 55.7 | 158.3 | 186.2 | ||
Project other income (loss): | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 1.1 | - | (8.3) | 3.6 | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 12.1 | 10.2 | 34.4 | 33.7 | |
Interest, net | (0.3) | (0.4) | (0.9) | (1.4) | |
Insurance loss | (1.0) | - | (1.0) | - | |
Other income (expense), net | - | 6.7 | (1.2) | 6.7 | |
11.9 | 16.5 | 23.0 | 42.6 | ||
Project income | 27.9 | 26.2 | 80.1 | 68.0 | |
Administrative and other expenses: | |||||
Administration | 5.5 | 5.7 | 17.3 | 17.9 | |
Interest expense, net | 10.9 | 14.6 | 33.0 | 40.7 | |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (2.8) | 4.5 | 7.1 | (9.1) | |
Other (income) expense, net | (0.2) | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | |
13.4 | 27.3 | 58.1 | 49.8 | ||
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes | 14.5 | (1.1) | 22.0 | 18.2 | |
Income tax expense | 0.2 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 7.7 | |
Net income (loss) | 14.3 | (4.7) | 19.6 | 10.5 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company | 1.7 | (1.5) | (3.1) | (1.6) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $12.6 | ($3.2) | $22.7 | $12.1 | |
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | |||||
Basic | $0.12 | ($0.03) | $0.21 | $0.11 | |
Diluted | $0.10 | ($0.03) | $0.19 | $0.11 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic | 109.4 | 111.1 | 109.4 | 112.8 | |
Diluted | 137.8 | 111.1 | 138.3 | 142.3 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Nine months ended | |
Unaudited | September 30, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $19.6 | $10.5 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 48.5 | 65.7 |
Gain on disposal of fixed assets and inventory | (0.1) | - |
Other gain | (0.8) | - |
Gain on step acquisition of equity investment | - | (6.7) |
Share-based compensation | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Asset retirement obligation | 1.4 | - |
Insurance loss | 1.0 | - |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (34.4) | (33.7) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 41.4 | 37.4 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | 7.3 | (8.6) |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 9.8 | (3.3) |
Amortization of debt discount, deferred financing costs and operating lease right-of-use assets | 6.4 | 7.4 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (1.8) | 5.0 |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 4.7 | 19.7 |
Inventory | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Prepayments and other assets | (0.2) | 3.2 |
Accounts payable | (1.3) | (1.0) |
Accruals and other liabilities | 1.5 | (0.4) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 104.5 | 97.8 |
Cash used in investing activities: | ||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates | (18.7) | - |
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received | (10.0) | (12.8) |
Deposit for acquisition | - | (2.6) |
Proceeds from asset sales | 1.6 | - |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (0.9) | (1.5) |
Cash used in investing activities | (28.0) | (16.9) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | - | 92.2 |
Repayment of convertible debentures | (18.5) | (88.1) |
Common share repurchases | (0.8) | (12.3) |
Preferred share repurchases | (8.0) | (8.0) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (52.3) | (79.5) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP units, including amounts withheld for taxes | (2.0) | (0.8) |
Deferred financing costs | - | (5.1) |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (5.5) | (6.3) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (87.1) | (107.9) |
Net decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (10.6) | (27.0) |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70.4 | 84.9 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $59.8 | $57.9 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $27.0 | $30.3 |
Income taxes paid, net | $3.5 | $2.5 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $0.2 | $- |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 7 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Project income (loss) | ||||
East U.S. | $16.8 | $12.7 | $59.3 | $51.5 |
West U.S. | 5.9 | 12.6 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
Canada | 7.1 | 1.2 | 22.9 | 9.8 |
Un-allocated Corporate | (1.9) | (0.3) | (8.4) | 2.3 |
Total | $27.9 | $26.2 | $80.1 | $68.0 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
East U.S. | $31.4 | $25.5 | $100.8 | $89.8 |
West U.S. | 11.6 | 11.5 | 24.5 | 16.9 |
Canada | 6.1 | 8.3 | 28.0 | 31.5 |
Un-allocated Corporate | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.1) | 0.3 |
Total | $48.9 | $45.4 | $153.2 | $138.5 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, insurance loss (gain), other (income) expenses and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income and to Net income on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 8 - Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $12.6 | ($3.2) | $22.7 | $12.1 |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | 1.7 | (1.5) | (3.1) | (1.6) |
Net income (loss) | $14.3 | ($4.7) | $19.6 | $10.5 |
Income tax expense | 0.2 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 7.7 |
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes | 14.5 | (1.1) | 22.0 | 18.2 |
Administration | 5.5 | 5.7 | 17.3 | 17.9 |
Interest expense, net | 10.9 | 14.6 | 33.0 | 40.7 |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (2.8) | 4.5 | 7.1 | (9.1) |
Other (income) expense, net | (0.2) | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
Project income | $27.9 | $26.2 | $80.1 | $68.0 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | $20.2 | $25.0 | $60.6 | $78.0 |
Interest expense, net | 0.8 | (0.6) | 2.0 | 2.7 |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | (1.0) | - | 8.3 | (3.5) |
Insurance loss | 1.0 | - | 1.0 | - |
Other (income) expense, net | - | (5.2) | 1.2 | (6.7) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $48.9 | $45.4 | $153.2 | $138.5 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, October 31, 2019. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of October 31st. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-239-3193
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657
International (Toll): 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10135978 at the following telephone numbers:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529
Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9658
International (Toll): 1-412-317-0088
The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has executed a new ten-year Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro for the Williams Lake biomass plant in British Columbia, Canada. The new EPA is effective October 1, 2019. The plant had been operating under a short-term EPA since April 2, 2018, which expired on September 30, 2019.
Under the new EPA, Williams Lake will receive a fixed price per megawatt-hour for energy produced. This price escalates annually with the British Columbia CPI. The EPA does not provide for a capacity payment and the energy payment structure does not include a fuel cost passthrough.
Conditions in the British Columbia timber market for the past couple of years have adversely affected both the availability and cost of fuel, which as previously noted by the Company represents the most significant operational and financial risk for Williams Lake. During the period that the plant has been operating under the short-term contract, the Company has been procuring fuel only on a short-term basis. With a long-term EPA now in place, the Company is evaluating fuel supply options and plans to provide EBITDA guidance for Williams Lake under the new EPA at a later date. Considering market conditions and the absence of a fuel cost passthrough, the Company expects there to be greater variability to EBITDA and cash flow from this plant as compared to its other contracted biomass plants.
The Company plans to undertake several major maintenance projects at Williams Lake that will result in a higher level of maintenance expense for the plant in 2020. These projects may be commenced as early as the fourth quarter of 2019 and are expected to be completed in 2020.
"As we have highlighted previously, biomass plants provide benefits beyond the generation of electricity, including support for the local economy and timber industry, and environmental benefits, including forest management," said Joe Cofelice, Executive Vice President, Commercial Development. "We are very pleased to be extending our longstanding relationship with our customer BC Hydro at Williams Lake in order to serve the interests of consumers, the environment and the local community. We thank all those in the local community who supported our efforts to obtain a new long-term contract for this plant."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") disclosed today that its Cadillac biomass plant, located in Cadillac, Michigan, is currently offline following a fire at the plant on September 22, 2019. The plant's sprinkler system activated and the fire was extinguished by the local fire department. The fire did not result in any injuries or known environmental violations.
The cause of the fire, extent of the damage, and time required to repair the facility are unknown at this time. The Company is assessing the extent of the damage to the facility and will be reviewing the incident with its insurance carriers.
Atlantic Power would like to thank all area first responders for their support during this incident.
The Company expects to provide a further update with its third quarter 2019 financial results when it has determined the extent of the damage, the schedule for the plant's expected return to service and the financial impact.
The Company would note that Cadillac contributed $3.4 million to Project Adjusted EBITDA in the first six months of 2019, or 3% of total Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Background on Cadillac:
Cadillac is a 40 megawatt biomass-fired plant that has been in operation since 1993. Atlantic Power acquired a 100% interest in the plant in December 2010. The plant sells power to Consumers Energy under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that expires in June 2028.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.364858 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on September 30, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2019.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.84%, which will be payable December 31, 2019.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on August 30, 2019 to be 5.84%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.65%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that on August 13, 2019, it completed the acquisition of the equity ownership interests held by AltaGas Power Holdings (U.S.) Inc. ("AltaGas") in the Craven County and Grayling contracted biomass plants.
Craven County Wood Energy is a 48 megawatt (MW) biomass plant in North Carolina that has been in service since October 1990. Atlantic Power acquired a 50% interest from AltaGas; the remaining 50% interest is held by CMS Energy. Craven County has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Duke Energy Carolinas that runs through December 2027. The plant burns wood waste, including wood chips, poultry litter, forestry residues, mill waste, bark and sawdust.
Grayling Generating Station is a 37 MW biomass plant in Michigan that has been in service since June 1992. Atlantic Power acquired a 30% interest from AltaGas; the remaining interests are held by Fortistar (20%) and CMS Energy (50%). Grayling has a PPA with Consumers Energy, the utility subsidiary of CMS Energy, which runs through December 2027. The plant burns wood waste from local mills, forestry residues, mill waste and bark.
Both plants are operated by an affiliate of CMS Energy. There is no project-level debt at either plant.
The purchase price for the equity interests in the two plants of $20 million was based on an acquisition as of January 1, 2019. Since that date, Grayling has made two quarterly distributions to its equity owners. Craven County makes distributions annually at year end. At closing, the Company paid $18.5 million, which was net of distributions received earlier by AltaGas and other closing adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition from discretionary cash.
The Company expects Project Adjusted EBITDA from the acquisition of approximately $4 million to $5 million annually on average over the remaining term of the PPAs.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights
Recent Developments
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.
"Second quarter results were strong primarily due to above-average water flows at Curtis Palmer. During the quarter, we continued to strengthen our balance sheet by repaying $37 million of debt," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "In the past few months, we have announced an agreement to acquire equity ownership interests in two contracted biomass projects in North Carolina and Michigan for $20 million and we have closed on the purchase of two contracted biomass projects in South Carolina for $13 million. These acquisitions represent a meaningful addition to the level and length of our existing contracted cash flows. In addition, we reached an agreement to sell Manchief to the existing customer for $45.2 million following the expiration of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in May 2022, which removes re-contracting uncertainty for this project and supports further debt reduction."
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 1 - Summary of Financial Results | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
Project revenue | $71.3 | $66.2 | $144.3 | $146.2 | |
Project income | 21.7 | 13.6 | 52.2 | 41.8 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | 1.2 | (0.6) | 10.1 | 15.2 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 38.9 | 28.1 | 68.1 | 78.4 | |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (0.1) | (1.3) | 1.1 | (2.4) | |
Cash used in financing activities | (41.3) | (32.5) | (66.8) | (78.2) | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 50.8 | 39.8 | 104.5 | 93.2 | |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 13 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss). | |||||
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Second quarter 2019 results for Project Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow exceeded the Company's expectations, mostly because generation at Curtis Palmer was significantly above the long-term average due to higher water flows, in a continuation of the first quarter performance.
Project income, Net income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income for the second quarter of 2019 was $21.7 million, an $8.1 million increase from $13.6 million in the year-ago period. Project revenue increased $5.1 million as a result of higher water flows at Curtis Palmer, the start-up of Tunis under a new PPA in October 2018 and the consolidation of Koma Kulshan in July 2018. Operations and maintenance expense decreased $8.6 million, mostly at Manchief, which had a gas turbine overhaul in 2018, and at Tunis, which incurred start-up maintenance in the 2018 period. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $4.9 million as the 2018 period included amortization of the remaining PPA intangible asset at Nipigon. These favorable expense comparisons were partially offset by a $6.8 million unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the second quarter of 2019 was $1.2 million compared to a $0.6 million net loss in the second quarter of 2018. The improvement of $1.8 million was primarily attributable to an $8.1 million increase in Project income, a $2.7 million increase in the fair value of the convertible debenture conversion option (included in "Other (income) expense, net"), and a $1.2 million reduction in administration expense. These positive factors were partially offset by a foreign exchange loss of $4.9 million as compared to a $5.4 million gain in the comparable 2018 period, which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated from March 31, 2019 to June 30, 2019).
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2019 increased $11.0 million to $50.8 million from $39.8 million in the second quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by Manchief (+$7.4 million), due to lower maintenance expense and increased dispatch in 2019; Curtis Palmer (+$5.9 million), which had higher water flows in 2019; and Tunis (+$2.2 million), which incurred maintenance expense in the 2018 period in preparation for start-up under a new PPA in October 2018. Increases at these projects were partially offset by Chambers (-$1.7 million, due to lower energy and steam demand and lower prices for excess energy) and more modest decreases at Cadillac and Oxnard.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter of 2019 was $38.9 million, an increase of $10.8 million from $28.1 million in the second quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to the $11.0 million increase in Project Adjusted EBITDA and a slight reduction in cash interest and cash taxes, partially offset by a $1.8 million unfavorable year-over-year change in working capital and a $1.1 million reduction in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, driven by a lower distribution from Chambers, due to lower Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Cash used in investing activities for the second quarter of 2019 was $0.1 million, compared to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2018, when the Company acquired an additional ownership interest in Koma Kulshan for $1.1 million.
Cash used in financing activities for the second quarter of 2019 was $41.3 million as compared to $32.5 million in the year-ago period. In 2019, the Company repaid $18.3 million of term loan and project debt, redeemed $18.5 million (US$ equivalent) of the remaining Series D convertible debentures, made $1.9 million of cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes, paid $1.8 million of preferred dividends and repurchased $0.9 million of common and preferred shares. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company repaid $26.4 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $3.3 million of common and preferred shares and paid $2.1 million of preferred dividends.
During the second quarter of 2019, the net decrease in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $2.5 million.
Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Results for the first six months of 2019 were strong, reflecting above-average generation at Curtis Palmer due to higher water flows, the non-recurrence of the Manchief gas turbine overhaul, and the start-up of Tunis, partially offset by the short-term contract extension for Williams Lake that began in April 2018 which reduced the project's gross margin.
Project income, Net income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income for the first six months of 2019 was $52.2 million, a $10.4 million increase from $41.8 million in the year-ago period. Project revenue decreased $1.9 million due primarily to the San Diego projects, which ceased operations in February 2018, and to Williams Lake, due to the short-term contract extension. These declines were partially offset by revenue increases at Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows; Tunis, which re-started operations in October 2018, and Koma Kulshan, which was consolidated in July 2018. Operations and maintenance expense decreased $13.4 million, mostly at Manchief and Tunis. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $12.4 million due to lower amortization at Nipigon and the shutdown of the San Diego projects. Decreases in these expenses were partially offset by a $12.9 million unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the first six months of 2019 was $10.1 million compared to $15.2 million in the 2018 period. The decrease of $5.1 million was primarily attributable to a foreign exchange loss of $9.9 million as compared to a $13.6 million gain in the comparable 2018 period, related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars as the Canadian dollar appreciated from December 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019, and a $4.2 million decrease in the fair value of the convertible debenture conversion option. These negative factors were partially offset by a $10.4 million increase in Project income, a $4.7 million increased gain on the repurchase of the Company's preferred shares and a $4.0 million decrease in interest expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2019 increased $11.3 million to $104.5 million from $93.2 million in the first six months of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by Curtis Palmer (+$8.6 million), Manchief (+$7.9 million), and Tunis (+$5.7 million), for reasons previously described, and Orlando (+$1.4 million), due to a capacity rate escalation and lower maintenance expense. Increases at these projects were partially offset by decreases at Williams Lake (-$4.9 million), due to the short-term contract extension; Chambers (-$2.3 million), due to lower energy and steam demand and lower excess energy pricing; and modest decreases at Cadillac, Oxnard, Mamquam and Calstock.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2019 was $68.1 million, a $10.3 million decrease from $78.4 million in the comparable 2018 period. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $24.5 million adverse change in cash flows attributable to changes in working capital. The 2018 period included a $17.7 million release of working capital by Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects when they ceased operation. The negative impact on cash flow of changes in working capital was partially offset by the benefit to cash flow of the $11.3 million increase in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Cash provided by investing activities for the first six months of 2019 was $1.1 million as compared to a $2.4 million use of cash in the 2018 period. In 2019, the Company realized $1.5 million of salvage proceeds from the San Diego projects, whereas in 2018, the Company used cash to acquire an additional ownership interest in Koma Kulshan for $1.1 million.
Cash used in financing activities for the first six months of 2019 was $66.8 million as compared to $78.2 million in the year-ago period. In 2019, the Company repaid $34.0 million of term loan and project debt, redeemed $18.5 million (US$ equivalent) of the remaining Series D convertible debentures, repurchased $8.7 million of common and preferred shares, paid $3.7 million of preferred dividends and made $1.9 million of cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company issued $92.2 million of Series E convertible debentures, redeemed $88.0 million of Series C and Series D convertible debentures, repaid $58.8 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $13.7 million of common and preferred shares, incurred $4.8 million of deferred financing costs and paid $4.3 million of preferred dividends.
During the first six months of 2019, the net increase in the Company's cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $2.4 million.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at June 30, 2019 was $194.4 million, a decrease of $3.5 million from $197.9 million at March 31, 2019. At June 30, 2019, there was $45.6 million of cash at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $39 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 2 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
June 30, 2019 | March 31, 2019 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $45.6 | $47.6 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 25.8 | 27.2 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 71.4 | 74.8 |
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (77.0) | (76.9) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 123.0 | 123.1 |
Total liquidity | $194.4 | $197.9 |
Excludes restricted cash of: | $1.4 | $0.5 |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the second quarter of 2019, the Company repaid $17.5 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $775 thousand of project-level debt. On April 10, 2019, as previously reported, the Company redeemed the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of 6.00% Series D Debentures (US$18.5 million equivalent) at par plus accrued interest. The total outlay of US$18.9 million equivalent was funded from discretionary cash.
At June 30, 2019, the Company's consolidated debt was $685 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.8 times, which was improved from 4.5 times at March 31, 2019.
The Company expects to repay another $34 million of consolidated debt in the second half of 2019, and expects to have a leverage ratio of approximately 4 times at year end 2019.
Debt Maturity Profile
As a result of the Series D redemption in April 2019, the Company's next bullet maturity is not until April 2022, when the $200 million revolving credit facility matures. There are currently no borrowings outstanding, although $77 million is being used for letters of credit.
The $417.5 million APLP Holdings term loan is being repaid through amortization and the sweep, with approximately $125 million of the principal expected to be remaining at the April 2023 maturity date.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
In the second quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased and canceled 9,800 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2 at Cdn$18.40 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$180 thousand (US$138 thousand equivalent). Earlier this year, the Company reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB. Also during the second quarter, the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 313 thousand common shares at an average price of $2.27 per share, for a total investment of approximately $712 thousand.
2019 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is maintaining its guidance for 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million. Results are currently trending toward the upper end of this range, primarily due to Curtis Palmer. In 2018, water flows at Curtis Palmer were very close to the historical average while those for Mamquam were better than average. In the first six months of 2019, higher water flows at Curtis Palmer have resulted in generation significantly above the long-term average, which has benefited results; some of this benefit may reverse over the remainder of the year due to the variability of water flows. Results for Mamquam have been lower than in 2018 and are generally in line with expectations. The 2019 guidance assumes a shutdown of Williams Lake at the end of September, when the existing short-term contract extension expires. If a new PPA is entered into, the Company expects to reflect it in guidance at that time.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2019 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2019 estimated Cash provided by operating activities from the 2018 level is largely attributable to the working capital assumption, Chambers project debt amortization of $5.2 million (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects), and expected decommissioning outlays for the San Diego projects. Results in the first six months of 2019 benefited relative to expectations from strong performance at Curtis Palmer and the timing of certain revenues and expenditures, including the timing of decommissioning outlays; some of this benefit may reverse over the remainder of the year.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 3 - Bridge of 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2019 Guidance | ||
(initiated 2/28/19) | 2018 Actual | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $185.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (5) | (0.0) |
Corporate G&A expense | (22) | (23.9) |
Cash interest payments | (39) | (41.3) |
Cash taxes | (4) | (3.1) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (5) | (0.5) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | (0) | 21.2 |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $137.5 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph. | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Commercial and Operational Updates
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
As previously reported, the Company is required by its land use agreements with the U.S. Navy to decommission its three project sites in San Diego (Naval Station, Naval Training Center and North Island). The Company is continuing to work through a critical path issue with San Diego Gas & Electric, and now expects decommissioning work to be completed in the first half of 2020. In the second quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a $1.4 million increase to the asset retirement obligation for these facilities, and now expects the cash outlay to total approximately $6.6 million, subject to receipt of final demolition bids later this fall. Net of $1.7 million of salvage proceeds received to date, the net cash outlay is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
Biomass Acquisitions
On July 31, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of the Allendale and Dorchester plants in South Carolina from EDF Renewables for $13 million, of which $2.6 million was paid as a deposit in September 2018 and the remaining $10.4 million was paid at closing from the Company's discretionary cash. Allendale and Dorchester have been in service since 2013 and each has a capacity of 20 megawatts. All of their output is sold to Santee Cooper, a state-owned utility, under PPAs that run to the fourth quarter of 2043. Under the terms of the PPAs, the plants receive energy payments for energy produced. The fuel cost component of the energy revenues is based on a biomass market index. There is no project-level debt at either plant. The Company expects the two projects to generate a combined Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $3 million annually.
On May 14, 2019, the Company executed an agreement to acquire, for $20 million, the equity ownership interests held by AltaGas Power Holdings (U.S.) Inc. (AltaGas) in two contracted biomass plants. Upon closing of the transaction, expected in the third quarter of 2019 subject to regulatory and other customary approvals, the Company will acquire a 50% interest in the 48 megawatt Craven County plant in North Carolina and a 30% interest in the 37 megawatt Grayling plant in Michigan. Craven County has been in service since October 1990 and has a PPA with Duke Energy that runs through December 2027. Grayling has been in service since June 1992 and has a PPA with Consumers Energy that runs through December 2027. There is no project-level debt at either plant. The Company intends to fund the purchase price from discretionary cash.
The Company has previously indicated that it expects these four plants and the remaining ownership interests in Koma Kulshan acquired in 2018 to generate a combined Project Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million to $10 million annually on average through the date of the first PPA expiration (December 2027).
Manchief Sale Agreement
On May 24, 2019, the Company executed an agreement for the sale of the 300 megawatt gas-fired Manchief plant to Public Service Co. of Colorado, the existing customer under the PPA, for $45.2 million, subject to working capital and other customary adjustments. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in May 2022, following the expiration of the PPA. The Company will continue to realize the cash flows under the PPA until closing. Proceeds of the sale are expected to be used to reduce the remaining principal amount of the Company's senior secured term loan.
PPAs
Williams Lake (British Columbia). The project continues to operate under a short-term contract with BC Hydro that is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2019. Discussions with BC Hydro on a potential long-term contract are continuing.
Kenilworth (New Jersey). In July 2019, Merck executed the third of its three successive one-year renewal options under the Energy Services Agreement, thus extending the expiration date to September 2021. The Company is in discussions with Merck regarding a potential further contract extension beyond 2021.
Maintenance and Capex
In the second quarter of 2019, the Company incurred $6.8 million of maintenance expense. For the full year, which does not have any planned major outages, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of approximately $26.2 million (up slightly from previously, due to higher maintenance expense at Oxnard and Moresby Lake) and capital expenditures of approximately $1.1 million. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Financial Results by Segment and by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found on page 13 of this release.
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and the comparable 2018 periods can be found in the second quarter 2019 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 13 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10133246 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 2, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in ten states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2043. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
June 30, | Dec. 31, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $71.4 | $68.3 |
Restricted cash | 1.4 | 2.1 |
Accounts receivable | 30.2 | 35.7 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 0.3 | 4.2 |
Inventory | 15.7 | 15.8 |
Prepayments | 5.4 | 4.0 |
Income taxes receivable | - | 0.3 |
Lease receivable | 2.0 | - |
Other current assets | 3.6 | 5.9 |
Total current assets | 130.0 | 136.3 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 537.4 | 549.5 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 137.6 | 140.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 156.4 | 170.1 |
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Derivative instruments asset | - | 0.3 |
Right-of-use lease assets | 5.7 | - |
Other assets | 6.1 | 6.2 |
Total assets | $994.5 | $1,024.5 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $2.4 | $2.5 |
Accrued interest | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Other accrued liabilities | 15.6 | 20.2 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 113.1 | 68.1 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 10.0 | 4.5 |
Convertible debentures | - | 18.1 |
Short-term lease liability | 1.5 | - |
Other current liabilities | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Total current liabilities | 145.5 | 115.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 471.1 | 540.7 |
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 79.8 | 75.7 |
Derivative instruments liability | 18.2 | 15.4 |
Deferred income taxes | 7.9 | 9.0 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 20.7 | 21.2 |
Asset retirement obligations, net | 51.8 | 49.2 |
Long-term lease liability | 4.8 | - |
Other long-term liabilities | 3.9 | 5.0 |
Total liabilities | $803.7 | $832.1 |
Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 109,381,678 and 108,341,738 | 1,260.9 | 1,260.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (141.5) | (146.2) |
Retained deficit | (1,111.5) | (1,121.6) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | 7.9 | (6.9) |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 182.9 | 199.3 |
Total equity | 190.8 | 192.4 |
Total liabilities and equity | $994.5 | $1,024.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 5 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
Project revenue: | |||||
Energy sales | $36.5 | $31.4 | $73.5 | $69.8 | |
Energy capacity revenue | $31.6 | 23.3 | 61.8 | 43.4 | |
Other | $3.2 | 11.5 | 9.0 | 33.0 | |
$71.3 | 66.2 | 144.3 | 146.2 | ||
Project expenses: | |||||
Fuel | 15.8 | 15.0 | 35.8 | 37.2 | |
Operations and maintenance | 18.6 | 27.2 | 35.1 | 48.5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 16.1 | 21.0 | 32.3 | 44.7 | |
50.5 | 63.2 | 103.2 | 130.4 | ||
Project other income (loss): | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (7.0) | (0.2) | (9.4) | 3.5 | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 9.4 | 11.2 | 22.3 | 23.5 | |
Interest, net | (0.2) | (0.4) | (0.6) | (1.0) | |
Other expense, net | (1.3) | - | (1.2) | - | |
0.9 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 26.0 | ||
Project income | 21.7 | 13.6 | 52.2 | 41.8 | |
Administrative and other expenses: | |||||
Administration | 5.0 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 12.2 | |
Interest expense, net | 11.0 | 11.1 | 22.1 | 26.1 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.9 | (5.4) | 9.9 | (13.6) | |
Other (income) expense, net | (3.7) | (0.2) | 0.9 | (2.2) | |
17.2 | 11.7 | 44.7 | 22.5 | ||
Income from operations before income taxes | 4.5 | 1.9 | 7.5 | 19.3 | |
Income tax expense | 1.6 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 4.2 | |
Net income | 2.9 | 1.0 | 5.3 | 15.1 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary | 1.7 | 1.6 | (4.8) | (0.1) | |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $1.2 | ($0.6) | $10.1 | $15.2 | |
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Atlantic Power | |||||
Basic | $0.01 | ($0.01) | $0.09 | $0.13 | |
Diluted | $0.01 | ($0.01) | $0.09 | $0.13 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic | 109.7 | 112.4 | 109.3 | 113.6 | |
Diluted | 110.2 | 112.4 | 138.0 | 140.1 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | Six months ended June 30, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $5.3 | $15.1 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 32.3 | 44.7 |
Other gain | (0.9) | |
Share-based compensation | 0.8 | 1.1 |
Asset retirement obligation | 1.4 | - |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (22.3) | (23.5) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 25.4 | 27.3 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | 10.2 | (13.3) |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 11.2 | (5.9) |
Amortization of debt discount, deferred financing costs and right-of-use lease | 4.4 | 5.4 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (0.7) | 2.0 |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 4.1 | 27.4 |
Inventory | 0.1 | 3.7 |
Prepayments and other assets | (0.6) | 3.8 |
Accounts payable | 0.1 | (1.9) |
Accruals and other liabilities | (2.7) | (7.5) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 68.1 | 78.4 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities: | ||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate | - | (1.1) |
Proceeds from asset sales | 1.5 | - |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (0.4) | (1.3) |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 1.1 | (2.4) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | - | 92.2 |
Repayment of convertible debentures | (18.5) | (88.0) |
Common share repurchases | (0.8) | (9.2) |
Preferred share repurchases | (7.9) | (4.5) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (34.0) | (58.8) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes | (1.9) | (0.8) |
Deferred financing costs | - | (4.8) |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (3.7) | (4.3) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (66.8) | (78.2) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | 2.4 | (2.2) |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70.4 | 84.9 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $72.8 | $82.7 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $18.7 | $20.2 |
Income taxes paid, net | $2.4 | $1.9 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $- | $0.1 |
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability | $0.1 | $- |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 7 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
Project income (loss) | ||||
East U.S. | $18.6 | $18.4 | $42.5 | $39.1 |
West U.S. | 0.0 | (6.3) | 0.4 | (8.2) |
Canada | 7.4 | 1.2 | 15.8 | 8.5 |
Un-allocated Corporate | (4.3) | 0.3 | (6.5) | 2.4 |
Total | $21.7 | $13.6 | $52.2 | $41.8 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
East U.S. | $33.4 | $31.2 | $69.4 | $64.4 |
West U.S. | 6.9 | (0.7) | 13.0 | 5.4 |
Canada | 10.2 | 9.0 | 21.9 | 23.2 |
Un-allocated Corporate | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total | $50.8 | $39.8 | $104.5 | $93.2 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income and to Net income on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $1.2 | ($0.6) | $10.1 | $15.2 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to preferred share dividends of a | 1.7 | 1.6 | (4.8) | (0.1) | |||||
Net income | $2.9 | $1.0 | $5.3 | $15.1 | |||||
Income tax expense | 1.6 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 4.2 | |||||
Income from operations before income taxes | 4.5 | 1.9 | 7.5 | 19.3 | |||||
Administration | 5.0 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 12.2 | |||||
Interest expense, net | 11.0 | 11.1 | 22.1 | 26.1 | |||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.9 | (5.4) | 9.9 | (13.6) | |||||
Other (income) expense, net | (3.7) | (0.2) | 0.9 | (2.2) | |||||
Project income | $21.7 | $13.6 | $52.2 | $41.8 | |||||
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $20.1 | $25.1 | $40.2 | $53.1 | |||||
Interest expense, net | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | |||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | 7.0 | 0.2 | 9.4 | (3.6) | |||||
Other expense, net | 1.2 | - | 1.2 | - | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $50.8 | $39.8 | $104.5 | $93.2 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, August 1, 2019. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of August 1. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10133246 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 2, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced that the nominees listed in the management information circular and proxy statement for the 2019 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company. Detailed results of the votes by proxy for the election of directors held at the Annual Meeting today in Toronto, Ontario are set out below. As previously announced, Irving R. Gerstein retired from the Company's Board of Directors following the Annual Meeting and was succeeded as Chairman by Kevin T. Howell.
Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
R. Foster Duncan | 54,201,803 | 97.17% | 1,579,913 | 2.83% |
Kevin T. Howell | 54,231,484 | 97.22% | 1,550,232 | 2.78% |
Danielle S. Mottor | 54,191,693 | 97.15% | 1,590,024 | 2.85% |
Gilbert S. Palter | 54,352,256 | 97.44% | 1,429,460 | 2.56% |
James J. Moore, Jr. | 54,294,888 | 97.33% | 1,486,828 | 2.67% |
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.85%, which will be payable September 30, 2019.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on May 31, 2019 to be 5.85%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.67%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.363697 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on June 28, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2019.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has executed an agreement to sell its Manchief power plant to Public Service Co. of Colorado ("PSCo") for $45.2 million, subject to working capital and other customary adjustments. PSCo, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL), is the current customer under the Manchief Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA"). Closing of the sale is expected to occur in May 2022, following the expiration of the PPA.
Manchief is an approximately 300 megawatt gas-fired peaking facility that entered commercial operation in July 2000. The plant is dispatchable by the customer under the terms of the PPA. In November 2017, the Company submitted several proposals in PSCo's 2017 All-Source Solicitation for its longer-term energy supply needs. In June 2018, the Company was notified by PSCo that PSCo had selected the proposal under which it would acquire Manchief from the Company at the end of the PPA term.
"We are pleased to announce this transaction, which is a positive financial outcome for Atlantic Power and also helps our customer to meet its power needs," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "By retaining Manchief for the next three years, we will continue to realize the cash flows for the remaining PPA term. In addition, upon expiration of the PPA in 2022, the sale of the plant will provide us with a cash purchase price that eliminates uncertainty about post-PPA revenue and will support continued debt reduction."
The sale is subject to various closing conditions and approvals, including the receipt of regulatory approvals from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which are expected within approximately 11 months of filing. Proceeds of the sale are expected to be used to reduce the remaining principal amount of the Company's Senior Secured Term Loan.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has executed an agreement to acquire, for $20 million, the equity ownership interests held by AltaGas Power Holdings (U.S.) Inc. ("AltaGas") in two contracted biomass plants in North Carolina and Michigan. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and customary third-party consents. Closing is expected by mid-2019. The purchase will be funded from the Company's discretionary cash.
Craven County Wood Energy is a 48 megawatt (MW) biomass plant in North Carolina that has been in service since October 1990. Atlantic Power will acquire a 50% interest in the plant from AltaGas. The remaining 50% interest is held by CMS Energy. Craven County has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Duke Energy Carolinas that runs through December 2027. The plant burns wood waste, including wood chips, poultry litter, forestry residues, mill waste, bark and sawdust.
Grayling Generating Station is a 37 MW biomass plant in Michigan that has been in service since June 1992. Atlantic Power will acquire a 30% interest in the plant from AltaGas. The remaining interests are held by Fortistar (20%) and CMS Energy (50%). Grayling has a PPA with Consumers Energy, the utility subsidiary of CMS Energy, which runs through December 2027. The plant burns wood waste from local mills, forestry residues, mill waste and bark.
Both plants are operated by an affiliate of CMS Energy. There is no project-level debt at either plant.
"Since last summer, we have announced the acquisitions of five plants – Craven County and Grayling; the remaining ownership interests in the Koma Kulshan hydro facility, which we acquired in July; and the Allendale and Dorchester biomass plants in South Carolina, on which we expect to close later this year. The PPAs for these acquired plants run through December 2027, March 2037 and October 2043, respectively," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "The acquisitions represent a meaningful addition to the level and length of our existing contracted cash flows, and we estimate they will contribute Project Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million to $10 million annually on average through the date of the first PPA expiration.1 We acquired the five plants at what we consider to be attractive prices."
Mr. Moore continued, "As a result of the strengthening of our balance sheet (with more than $1 billion of debt reduction since 2014), reduction in interest and overhead costs (more than $100 million in recurring annual cost savings) and ample liquidity (approximately $198 million at March 31, 2019), we have been able to continue with debt reduction, repurchases of common and preferred shares under our normal course issuer bid and the acquisition of contracted plants that add to our cash flow. We remain focused on cash flow and intrinsic value per share in making these capital allocation decisions."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
1 The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income on a Project basis because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights
Recent Developments (April 2019)
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net income attributable to Atlantic Power was $8.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, and cash from operating activities was $29.2 million. Project Adjusted EBITDA was $53.7 million.
"First quarter results made for a solid start to the year, with Project Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow both ahead of our expectations, mostly due to strong performance by Curtis Palmer and the timing of certain cash receipts. During the quarter, we repaid $15.8 million of debt using operating cash flow and earlier this month we allocated $18.9 million of discretionary cash to the redemption of our remaining Series D convertible debentures. We expect to repay another $52 million of consolidated debt by year-end, and improve our leverage ratio to approximately 4 times," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We will continue to look for opportunities to allocate our strong liquidity to growth investments and repurchases of common and preferred shares, but only when such uses are accretive to our estimates of intrinsic value per share."
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 1 - Summary of Financial Results | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three months ended March 31, | ||
2019 | 2018 | |
Project revenue | $73.0 | $80.0 |
Project income | 30.6 | 28.3 |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | 8.9 | 15.9 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 29.2 | 50.3 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 1.2 | (1.1) |
Cash used in financing activities | (25.5) | (45.7) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 53.7 | 53.4 |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 13 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss). |
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
First quarter 2019 results were adversely affected by Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) expirations at Williams Lake and the three San Diego projects. In April 2018, the Williams Lake PPA expired and was replaced by a short-term contract extension with less favorable economics; this extension is currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2019. The PPAs for the San Diego projects were terminated effective March 1, 2018. The impact of these PPA expirations and short-term extensions was as expected. On the positive side, Tunis returned to service under a new PPA in October 2018 and the start-up maintenance expense incurred in the 2018 period did not recur. In addition, generation at Curtis Palmer was significantly above the long-term average due to higher water flows; thus, results for the project were better than expected.
Project income, Net income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project income for the first quarter of 2019 was $30.6 million, a $2.3 million increase from $28.3 million in the year-ago period. Although Project revenue decreased $7.0 million, this was offset by lower Project expenses. The revenue decrease was mostly due to the PPA expirations at Williams Lake and the San Diego projects, partially offset by increased revenues from Tunis, which was not in operation in the 2018 period, and Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows. Depreciation expense decreased at the San Diego projects, which were fully depreciated by February 2018, and at Nipigon, due to the amortization of the PPA intangible asset in 2018. Operation and maintenance expense decreased primarily because $2.4 million of start-up maintenance at Tunis incurred in 2018 did not recur. Fuel expense was lower mostly because the San Diego projects ceased operation in February 2018. These favorable expense comparisons were partially offset by a $6.1 million unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments.
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the first quarter of 2019 was $8.9 million compared to $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2018. The reduction of $7.0 million was primarily attributable to a $13.2 million decrease in mostly unrealized foreign exchange gain, which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019) and a $6.8 million unfavorable change in the fair value of the convertible debenture conversion option (included in "Other expense (income), net"). These negative factors were partially offset by the $2.3 million increase in Project income, a $4.1 million reduction in interest expense resulting from lower debt balances, a reduction in the interest rate on the Company's credit facilities, a $4.5 million increase in the gain on the redemption of preferred shares, and a reduction in income tax expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2019 increased slightly to $53.7 million from $53.4 million in the first quarter of 2018. Results benefited from the start-up of Tunis under a new PPA in October 2018 and the absence of start-up expenses incurred in 2018 (+$3.5 million), higher water flows at Curtis Palmer (+$2.7 million) and, to a less significant degree, higher generation and a contractual rate increase at Orlando and higher dispatch at Manchief and Frederickson. Increases at these projects were mostly offset by a decrease at Williams Lake (-$5.1 million) due to the less favorable short-term PPA, and modest decreases at other projects, including the three San Diego projects due to the early termination of the PPAs; Chambers, due to reduced generation due to less favorable PJM power prices; and Mamquam, due to lower water flows.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2019 was $29.2 million, a decrease of $21.1 million from $50.3 million in the first quarter of 2018. Changes in working capital accounted for $22.7 million of the year-over-year decline. The 2018 result benefited from an $18.3 million release of working capital by Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects when they ceased operation. Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates were $0.8 million lower in 2019 than 2018. Comparisons were also affected by the short-term PPA extension at Williams Lake (less favorable economics), partially offset by positive results for Tunis and Curtis Palmer as compared to 2018. Cash interest payments and cash taxes were $0.6 million lower in 2019 than 2018. Excluding changes in working capital, operating cash flow in the 2019 period was $1.6 million higher than the comparable 2018 period.
Cash provided by investing activities for the first quarter of 2019 was $1.2 million, largely due to $1.5 million of salvage proceeds from the San Diego projects, compared to a $1.1 million use of funds in the first quarter of 2018.
Cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of 2019 was $25.5 million as compared to $45.7 million in the year-ago period. In 2019, the Company repaid $15.8 million of term loan and project debt, invested $7.8 million in the repurchase of preferred and common shares and paid $1.9 million of preferred dividends. In the comparable 2018 period, the Company issued $92.2 million of new convertible debentures, redeemed $88.1 million of existing convertible debentures and repaid $32.4 million of term loan and project debt, invested $10.4 million in the repurchase of common and preferred shares and paid $2.2 million of preferred dividends.
During the first quarter of 2019, the net increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents was $4.9 million.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at March 31, 2019 was $197.9 million, up $6.5 million from $191.4 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in liquidity was entirely attributable to an increase in cash. At March 31, 2019, there was $47.6 million of cash at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $40 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 2 - Liquidity | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
March 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $47.6 | $45.9 |
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 27.2 | 22.4 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 74.8 | 68.3 |
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding | (76.9) | (76.9) |
Availability under revolving credit facility | 123.1 | 123.1 |
Total liquidity | $197.9 | $191.4 |
Excludes restricted cash of: | 0.5 | 2.1 |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company repaid $15 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $775 thousand of project-level debt. At March 31, 2019, the Company's consolidated debt was $717.0 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 4.5 times, unchanged from year-end 2018.
In April 2019, the Company redeemed the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of 6.00% Series D Debentures (US$18.5 million equivalent) at par plus accrued interest. The total outlay of US$18.9 million equivalent was funded from discretionary cash.
The Company expects to repay another $52 million of consolidated debt over the remainder of 2019, reducing its leverage ratio by year-end 2019 to approximately 4 times.
Debt Maturity Profile
As a result of the Series D redemption in April 2019, the Company's next bullet maturity is not until April 2022, when the $200 million revolving credit facility matures. There are currently no borrowings outstanding, although approximately $77 million is being used for letters of credit.
The $435 million APLP Holdings term loan is being repaid through amortization and the sweep, with approximately $125 million of the principal expected to be remaining at the April 2023 maturity date.
Credit Rating
In March 2019, S&P Global Ratings affirmed the Company's B+ credit rating and revised the outlook for the Company's credit to Positive from Stable, citing the continuing deleveraging trend (supported by predictable contracted cash flows) and the pending acquisition of contracted biomass plants that will help to mitigate some re-contracting risk.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
In the first quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased 427,500 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1 at Cdn$14.26 per share; 78,577 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2 at Cdn$18.25 per share; and 148,311 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at Cdn$17.69 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$10.2 million (US$7.7 million equivalent). Most of these repurchases occurred in January 2019 and were previously reported. With these repurchases, the Company has reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB. Also during the quarter, the Company repurchased 44,390 common shares at an average price of $2.15 per share.
2019 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is maintaining its guidance for 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million, as compared to the 2018 reported level of $185.1 million. The most significant negative factor affecting 2019 guidance is the short-term contract extension at Williams Lake, which became effective in April 2018 and is currently scheduled to expire at the end of September 2019. The economics of the short-term extension are less favorable than the original PPA. On the positive side, Project Adjusted EBITDA for Tunis and Manchief is expected to be significantly higher this year due to the non-recurrence of start-up and overhaul-related expenses, respectively, incurred in 2018. The Company's guidance assumes average water conditions for its hydro projects. In 2018, water flows at Curtis Palmer were very close to average while those for Mamquam were better than average. Results in the first quarter of 2019 benefited relative to expectations from higher water flows at Curtis Palmer, which resulted in generation significantly above the long-term average; some or even all of this may reverse over the remainder of the year.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2019 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2019 estimated Cash provided by operating activities from the 2018 level of $137.5 million is largely attributable to the working capital assumption, Chambers project debt amortization of $5.2 million (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects), and expected decommissioning outlays. Results in the first quarter of 2019 benefited relative to expectations from timing of revenue receipts at several projects and from strong performance at Curtis Palmer; some or even all of this may reverse over the remainder of the year.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 3 - Bridge of 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2019 Guidance | 2018 Actual | |
(initiated 2/28/19) | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $185.1 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (5) | (0.0) |
Corporate G&A expense | (22) | (23.9) |
Cash interest payments | (39) | (41.3) |
Cash taxes | (4) | (3.1) |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (5) | (0.5) |
Other (including changes in working capital) | (0) | (21.2) |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $137.5 |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph. | ||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution. |
Commercial and Operational Updates
Williams Lake (British Columbia)
In late April, BC Hydro exercised its option to extend the amended energy purchase agreement with Williams Lake by three months, to September 30, 2019. The project has been operating under this short-term extension since April 2, 2018. The short-term extension is subject to the approval of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), which recently issued a revised schedule providing for additional arguments and responses through May 8. A recent report prepared by the BC government is supportive of biomass re-contracting, and the Company has begun discussions with BC Hydro on a potential longer-term contract. In addition, in early April the government issued a directive to the BCUC requiring it to approve cost recovery in BC Hydro's rates of any new biomass contracts entered into as a result of this process.
Separately, in April 2019, the Environmental Appeal Board issued a final decision on the amendment to the Williams Lake air permit. The amendment had been sought by the Company to allow the use of up to 50% rail ties in the fuel mix for the project, and had been approved in September 2016, but was appealed by various parties. In its decision on the appeal, the Board modified the permit amendment to a 35% annual limit and also imposed a daily limit of 50%. The Company has not determined whether it will proceed with investment in a new fuel shredder, which would be required to accommodate rail ties as an increased part of the fuel mix, but views the Board ruling as preserving the option to do so. A decision to proceed with such an investment would be dependent on a new long-term PPA with BC Hydro, the economics of the shredder investment and the outlook for the long-term supply of conventional fuel in the region.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
As previously reported, the Company is required by its land use agreements with the U.S. Navy to decommission its three project sites in San Diego (Naval Station, Naval Training Center and North Island). The Company continues to work with the Navy and San Diego Gas & Electric on the scope and schedule for each of the three sites. Once agreement is reached, the Company expects to solicit final bids for the work. Based on current cost estimates, the Company anticipates cash outlays for decommissioning of approximately $5 million, most of which would be incurred this year, depending on the final schedule. Net of approximately $1.7 million of salvage proceeds received to date, the cash outlay would be approximately $3.5 million.
Maintenance and Capex
In the first quarter of 2019, the Company incurred $4.0 million of maintenance expense. For the full year, which does not have any planned major outages, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of approximately $24.4 million and capital expenditures of approximately $1.2 million. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Financial Results by Segment and by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the first quarter 2019 and the comparable 2018 period can be found on page 12 of this release.
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the first quarter 2019 and the comparable 2018 period can be found in the first quarter 2019 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 13 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 3, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10130576 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 3, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
March 31, | Dec. 31, | ||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||
Assets | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $74.8 | $68.3 | |||
Restricted cash | 0.5 | 2.1 | |||
Accounts receivable | 29.1 | 35.7 | |||
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 2.7 | 4.2 | |||
Inventory | 13.1 | 15.8 | |||
Prepayments | 5.4 | 4.0 | |||
Income taxes receivable | - | 0.3 | |||
Other current assets | 6.1 | 5.9 | |||
Total current assets | 131.7 | 136.3 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 543.5 | 549.5 | |||
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 147.2 | 140.8 | |||
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 163.3 | 170.1 | |||
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 | |||
Derivative instruments asset | - | 0.3 | |||
Right of use lease asset | 6.1 | - | |||
Other assets | 6.2 | 6.2 | |||
Total assets | $1,019.3 | $1,024.5 | |||
Liabilities | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | $4.0 | $2.5 | |||
Income taxes payable | 0.2 | - | |||
Accrued interest | 3.7 | 2.3 | |||
Other accrued liabilities | 13.1 | 20.2 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 78.1 | 68.1 | |||
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 11.0 | 4.5 | |||
Convertible debentures | 18.5 | 18.1 | |||
Short-term lease liability | 1.5 | - | |||
Other current liabilities | 0.4 | 0.2 | |||
Total current liabilities | 130.5 | 115.9 | |||
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 519.6 | 540.7 | |||
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 77.8 | 75.7 | |||
Derivative instruments liability | 14.8 | 15.4 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 8.1 | 9.0 | |||
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 20.9 | 21.2 | |||
Asset retirement obligations, net | 49.7 | 49.2 | |||
Long-term lease liability | 5.1 | - | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 5.0 | 5.0 | |||
Total liabilities | $831.5 | $832.1 | |||
Equity | |||||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 109,688,979 and 108,341,738 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively | 1,261.4 | 1,260.9 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (144.1) | (146.2) | |||
Retained deficit | (1,112.7) | (1,121.6) | |||
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | 4.6 | (6.9) | |||
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 183.2 | 199.3 | |||
Total equity | 187.8 | 192.4 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | $1,019.3 | $1,024.5 | |||
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 5 - Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||
Project revenue: | |||||
Energy sales | $37.0 | $38.4 | |||
Energy capacity revenue | $30.2 | 20.1 | |||
Other | $5.8 | 21.5 | |||
$73.0 | 80.0 | ||||
Project expenses: | |||||
Fuel | 20.0 | 22.2 | |||
Operations and maintenance | 16.5 | 21.2 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 16.2 | 23.8 | |||
52.7 | 67.2 | ||||
Project other income (loss): | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (2.4) | 3.8 | |||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 12.9 | 12.3 | |||
Interest, net | (0.3) | (0.6) | |||
Other income, net | 0.1 | - | |||
10.3 | 15.5 | ||||
Project income | 30.6 | 28.3 | |||
Administrative and other expenses: | |||||
Administration | 6.8 | 6.0 | |||
Interest expense, net | 11.1 | 15.1 | |||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 5.0 | (8.2) | |||
Other expense (income), net | 4.7 | (2.0) | |||
27.6 | 10.9 | ||||
Income from operations before income taxes | 3.0 | 17.4 | |||
Income tax expense | 0.6 | 3.2 | |||
Net income | 2.4 | 14.2 | |||
Net loss attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company | (6.5) | (1.7) | |||
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $8.9 | $15.9 | |||
Net earnings per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | |||||
Basic | $0.08 | $0.14 | |||
Diluted | $0.07 | $0.12 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic | 108.9 | 114.8 | |||
Diluted | 138.6 | 140.6 | |||
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | Three months ended March 31, | |
2019 | 2018 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income | $2.4 | $14.2 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 16.2 | 23.8 |
Share-based compensation | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (12.9) | (12.3) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | 5.3 | (8.0) |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 7.1 | (5.9) |
Amortization of debt discount, deferred financing costs and right of use lease asset | 2.3 | 3.4 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (0.7) | 2.2 |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 5.1 | 26.1 |
Inventory | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Prepayments and other assets | (1.4) | 0.8 |
Accounts payable | 1.9 | 3.2 |
Accruals and other liabilities | (5.2) | (5.9) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 29.2 | 50.3 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities: | ||
Proceeds from asset sales | 1.5 | - |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (0.3) | (1.1) |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 1.2 | (1.1) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | - | 92.2 |
Repayment of convertible debentures | - | (88.1) |
Common share repurchases | (0.1) | (6.4) |
Preferred share repurchases | (7.7) | (4.0) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (15.8) | (32.4) |
Deferred financing costs | - | (4.8) |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (1.9) | (2.2) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (25.5) | (45.7) |
Net increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | 4.9 | 3.5 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70.4 | 84.8 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $75.3 | $88.3 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $8.2 | $8.6 |
Income taxes paid, net | $0.8 | $1.0 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $- | $0.3 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 7 - Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three months ended March 31, | ||
2019 | 2018 | |
Project income (loss) | ||
East U.S. | $23.6 | $20.8 |
West U.S. | 0.4 | (2.0) |
Canada | 8.6 | 7.4 |
Un-allocated Corporate | (2.0) | 2.1 |
Total | $30.6 | $28.3 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||
East U.S. | $36.0 | $33.2 |
West U.S. | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Canada | 11.7 | 14.2 |
Un-allocated Corporate | (0.1) | (0.1) |
Total | $53.7 | $53.4 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income and to Net income on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 8 - Reconciliation of Net Income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three months ended March 31, | ||
2019 | 2018 | |
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $8.9 | $15.9 |
Net loss attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | (6.5) | (1.7) |
Net income | $2.4 | $14.2 |
Income tax expense | 0.6 | 3.2 |
Income from operations before income taxes | 3.0 | 17.4 |
Administration | 6.8 | 6.0 |
Interest expense, net | 11.1 | 15.1 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 5.0 | (8.2) |
Other expense (income), net | 4.7 | (2.0) |
Project income | $30.6 | $28.3 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $20.2 | $27.9 |
Interest, net | 0.7 | 1.0 |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | 2.4 | (3.8) |
Other income, net | (0.2) | - |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $53.7 | $53.4 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, May 2, 2019. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of May 2. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 3, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10130576 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 3, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today completed the redemption of the outstanding Cdn$24,738,000 principal amount of its 6.00% series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "Series D Debentures") with cash, representing all of the outstanding principal amount of the Series D Debentures. The Series D Debentures were redeemed at a price equal to $1,016.6667 for each Cdn$1,000 principal amount of Series D Debentures so redeemed, being the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
For more information please contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") issued a redemption notice on March 7, 2019 to redeem, on April 10, 2019, the aggregate principal amount of Cdn$24,738,000 of the outstanding 6.00% series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "Series D Debentures"), representing all of the outstanding principal amount of Series D Debentures.
On redemption, holders of the Series D Debentures will receive Cdn$1,016.6667 for each Cdn$1,000 principal amount of Series D Debentures so redeemed, being the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the date of the redemption (the "Redemption Price"). The Series D Debentures are represented by a global debenture certificate registered to CDS & Co. Consequently, beneficial holders of the Series D Debentures redeemed need not take any action in order to receive the Redemption Price.
This press release was issued at the request of the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information on the redemption of the Series D Debentures, please refer to the Company's Form 8-K dated March 7, 2019 available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.84%, which will be payable June 28, 2019.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on February 28, 2019 to be 5.84%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.66%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.362893 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on March 29, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2019.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Full Year 2018 Highlights
Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Net income in 2018 compared favorably with a net loss in 2017 primarily because the Company recorded $187.1 million of impairment expense in 2017 but none in 2018. Cash from operating activities and Project Adjusted EBITDA declined in 2018 primarily because of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) expirations in late 2017 and early 2018 and the non-recurrence of OEFC Settlement revenue recorded in 2017, as expected. (Impairment expense is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA or cash flow.)
"Project Adjusted EBITDA of $185.1 million was at the high end of our 2018 guidance range, and Operating Cash Flow of $137.5 million modestly exceeded our expectations," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We used the majority of that cash flow to repay $100 million of debt, further strengthening our balance sheet and reducing our interest costs. During the year we executed two re-pricings of our term loan for additional cost savings. We also invested more than $24 million in common and preferred share repurchases in 2018 at attractive price-to-value levels, and announced two acquisitions, representing our first external growth investments after three years of intense focus on our costs and balance sheet."
Mr. Moore continued, "In 2019, we expect to repay another $86 million of debt, continuing the ongoing reduction in our debt levels and leverage ratio. In addition, we have liquidity of $191 million, including approximately $39 million of discretionary cash, that we will allocate to growth investments and common and preferred share repurchases, when these are accretive to intrinsic value per share."
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||||||
Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results | |||||||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | |||||||||||||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Project revenue | $70.7 | $100.0 | $282.3 | $431.0 | |||||||||||
Project income (loss) | 20.1 | (39.7) | 88.2 | (47.4) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | 24.7 | (41.1) | 36.8 | (98.6) | |||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 39.7 | 30.5 | 137.5 | 169.2 | |||||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (0.1) | 1.4 | (17.0) | (4.3) | |||||||||||
Cash (used in) financing activities | (27.1) | (81.9) | (135.0) | (178.9) | |||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 46.6 | 62.1 | 185.1 | 288.8 | |||||||||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 15 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net Income (loss). |
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
Key Drivers
The most significant drivers of fourth quarter results were the expirations of the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay in Ontario at year end 2017; the early terminations of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018; the short-term contract extension at Williams Lake (less favorable economics) effective April 2, 2018; and higher maintenance expense at Oxnard due to gas turbine repairs. The impact of PPA expirations was expected. On the positive side, Curtis Palmer benefited from stronger water flows and Tunis returned to service under a new PPA in October 2018.
Net Income (Loss), Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $24.7 million compared to a net loss of $(41.1) million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The $65.8 million swing from loss to income was primarily attributable to $72.2 million of impairment expense recorded in 2017 that did not recur, $10.4 million lower project interest expense due to the repayment of Piedmont project debt in October 2017 (the 2017 period included a $9.4 million swap termination cost), and a $12.3 million increase in unrealized foreign exchange gain, which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar depreciated during the quarter). These positive factors were partially offset by lower gross margins resulting from the PPA expirations previously discussed, the non-recurrence of the OEFC settlement revenues, a $9.2 million unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments and a $12.2 million reduction in income tax benefit.
Project income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $20.1 million as compared to a project loss of $(39.7) million in the year-ago period. The most significant drivers of the $59.8 million improvement were the non-recurrence of impairment expense recorded at Curtis Palmer, Williams Lake and Frederickson in the 2017 period, and lower project interest expense due primarily to the repayment of Piedmont project debt in full in the fourth quarter of 2017 and the non-recurrence of a related swap termination cost. These positive factors were partially offset by lower gross margins resulting from the PPA expirations previously discussed, the non-recurrence of the OEFC settlement revenues and an unfavorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2018 declined to $46.6 million from $62.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The $15.5 million decrease was primarily attributable to the expiration of contracts at Kapuskasing and North Bay at year end 2017 (-$17.1 million); the early termination of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018 (-$2.3 million); a less favorable short-term PPA at Williams Lake (-$1.6 million), and gas turbine repairs at Oxnard (-$1.2 million). These decreases were partially offset by higher water flows at Curtis Palmer ($3.6 million) and the return of Tunis to commercial operation under the new PPA and the absence of start-up expenses incurred in 2017 ($1.8 million).
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2018 increased to $39.7 million from $30.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Results were positively affected by a $16.8 million reduction in cash interest payments, due primarily to the Piedmont swap termination expense in the 2017 period, the timing of payments on the new Series E convertible debentures (one in July 2018 and two annually going forward in January and July), the reduction in debt levels and the reduced spread on the Company's credit facilities. Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates increased $7.9 million, but this was partly a timing issue as the September distribution from Orlando was not received until October 1 ($3.6 million); Chambers had an increase of $4.2 million due to lower operation and maintenance expenditures and a release of working capital. These factors, which positively affected cash flow, were partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, as previously discussed.
Cash used in investing activities for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $0.1 million compared to a $1.4 million source of funds in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Cash used in financing activities for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $27.1 million as compared to $82.1 million in the year-ago period. The Company repaid $20.8 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $4.3 million of common shares and paid $2.0 million of preferred dividends. In the comparable 2017 period, the Company repaid $79.6 million of term loan and project debt (including Piedmont, in full) and paid $2.2 million of preferred dividends.
During the fourth quarter, the Company had a $12.5 million net increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Key Drivers
The most significant drivers of full year results were the expirations, early terminations and short-term extensions of the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay; the San Diego projects and Williams Lake and, as previously described, maintenance costs associated with the Tunis re-start in the first six months of 2018 and the Manchief gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018, and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer than in 2017 (though they were very close to average). These declines were partially offset by increases at Morris, Mamquam, Frederickson, Orlando and Nipigon.
Net Income (Loss), Project Income (Loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for 2018 was $36.8 million compared to a net loss of $(98.6) million in 2017. The $135.4 million improvement was primarily attributable to a $135.6 million increase in Project income (discussed below); a $39.1 million increase in unrealized foreign exchange gain ($22.8 million gain versus a $16.3 million loss), which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (due to the depreciation of the Canadian dollar during the year, compared to an appreciation in 2017, and to higher Canadian debt instruments due to the issuance of the Series E convertible debenture in January 2018); an $11.5 million reduction in corporate interest expense as a result of debt repayment and re-pricing of the Company's credit facilities, and a $3.2 million unrealized gain on the fair value of the conversion option of the Series E debentures. These positive factors were partially offset by a $58.3 million reduction in income tax benefit.
Project income for 2018 increased to $88.2 million from a project loss of $(47.4) million in 2017. The $135.6 million improvement was primarily attributable to the non-recurrence of $187.1 million of impairment expense recorded in 2017, a $15.7 million reduction in interest expense due to lower debt balances and the reduced spread on the Company's credit facilities. In addition, the Company recorded a purchase accounting gain of $7.2 million on the acquisition of the remaining ownership interests in Koma Kulshan. Also, Morris, Orlando and other projects had increases in project income. These positive variances were partially offset by lower gross margins resulting from the PPA expirations previously discussed, the non-recurrence of the OEFC settlement revenues and maintenance expense associated with the Tunis re-start, and the Manchief gas turbine overhaul.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 declined to $185.1 million from $288.8 million in 2017. The $103.7 million decrease was primarily attributable to the expiration of contracts at Kapuskasing and North Bay at year end 2017 (-$71.3 million); the early termination of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018 (-$24.0 million); maintenance expenses incurred at Tunis in preparation for re-start incurred in 2018 and the non-recurrence of OEFC Settlement revenues recorded in 2017 (-$9.0 million); a less favorable short-term PPA at Williams Lake, partially offset by cost reductions (-$8.4 million); maintenance expenses associated with the Manchief gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018 (-$5.5 million), and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer (-$2.8 million). Partially offsetting these decreases were increases at Morris ($7.4 million), due to a higher capacity price realized in the PJM capacity auction for this year, higher steam and ancillary services revenues, higher merchant dispatch and lower expenses; Mamquam ($3.3 million), due to higher water flows and lower maintenance expense; Frederickson ($3.0 million), due to maintenance expense in 2017; and Orlando ($2.9 million), due to higher availability and higher contractual capacity rates.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities declined $31.7 million to $137.5 million in 2018 from $169.2 million in 2017. Results were negatively affected by the $103.7 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA. However, this impact was partially offset by $39.3 million of net favorable changes in working capital, particularly a $20.6 million decrease in working capital at Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects, as they were not in operation at year end 2018. In addition, cash interest payments were $30.7 million lower in 2018 than in 2017, as a result of debt repayment and a lower spread on the Company's credit facilities, and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates increased $14.3 million (mostly at Chambers and Orlando).
Cash used in investing activities in 2018 was $17.0 million compared to $4.3 million in 2017. In 2018, the Company used $12.8 million of cash (net of cash received) to acquire additional ownership interests in Koma Kulshan and buy out the operation and maintenance contract and $2.6 million for the deposit required under the agreement to acquire the two South Carolina biomass plants. Capital expenditures in the 2018 period were $1.8 million as compared to $5.3 million in 2017.
Cash used in financing activities in 2018 was $135.0 million as compared to $178.9 million in 2017. In 2018, the Company issued $92.2 million (US$ equivalent) of new convertible debentures and used the proceeds to redeem $88.1 million of existing convertible debentures. It also repaid $100.3 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $16.6 million of common shares and $8.0 million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares, paid $8.3 million of preferred dividends and incurred $5.1 million of deferred financing costs. In 2017, the Company repaid $165.9 million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $3.3 million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares and paid $8.7 million of preferred dividends.
For the full year 2018, the Company had a $14.5 million net decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at December 31, 2018 was $191.4 million, up $10.8 million from $180.6 million at September 30, 2018. Cash increased $10.7 million while revolver availability was nearly unchanged. The increase in cash was attributable to discretionary cash flow generated during the quarter after debt repayment, capital expenditures and preferred dividends. During the quarter the Company used $4.3 million of cash for repurchases of common shares. At December 31, 2018, there was $45.9 million of cash at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $39 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 2 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Sept. 30, 2018 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $45.9 | $39.1 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 22.4 | 18.5 | ||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 68.3 | 57.6 | ||||||||
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 | ||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding | (76.9) | (77.0) | ||||||||
Availability under revolving credit facility | 123.1 | 123.0 | ||||||||
Total liquidity | $191.4 | $180.6 | ||||||||
Excludes restricted cash of: | $2.1 | $0.3 | ||||||||
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company repaid $20 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $750 thousand of project-level debt. For the full year 2018, the Company repaid $90 million of the term loan and $10.3 million of project debt.
At December 31, 2018, the Company's consolidated debt was $727.4 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 4.5 times.
Debt Maturity Profile
The Company plans to use liquidity to redeem the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of 6.00% Series D Debentures (US$18.1 million equivalent) at or before their December 2019 maturity date.
The Company's $200 million revolving credit facility matures in April 2022. Although approximately $77 million is being used for letters of credit, there are no borrowings outstanding under the revolver.
The $450 million APLP Holdings term loan is being repaid through amortization and the sweep, with approximately $125 million of the principal expected to be remaining at the April 2023 maturity date.
Re-pricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As previously reported, the Company executed two re-pricings of the APLP Holdings term loan and revolving credit facility in 2018, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by a combined 75 basis points, to LIBOR plus 275 basis points. Interest cost savings attributable to these two re-pricings are estimated to be approximately $3.6 million in 2019. There have been a total of four re-pricings since April 2017, resulting in a cumulative reduction in the spread of 225 basis points. The interest cost savings associated with the cumulative reduction are expected to be approximately $44.4 million from the time of re-pricing through the remaining terms of the facilities.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The NCIB that the Company had put in place on December 29, 2017 expired on December 28, 2018. Under this program, the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 7.8 million common shares at a total cost of $16.6 million, or an average price of $2.13 per share. The Company also repurchased and canceled 475,000 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1 at Cdn$15.27 per share; 5,000 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2 at Cdn$17.99 per share; and 164,790 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at Cdn$17.89 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$10.3 million (US$8.0 million equivalent). The Company reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB.
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company repurchased and canceled nearly 2.0 million common shares at a total cost of $4.3 million, or an average price of $2.15 per share. There were no repurchases of preferred shares during the fourth quarter.
On December 31, 2018, the Company put in place a new NCIB for common shares, preferred shares and convertible unsecured subordinated debentures. Details of this program can be found in the Company's December 20, 2018 press release.
In January 2019, under the new NCIB, the Company repurchased 427,500 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1 at Cdn$14.26 per share; 27,777 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2 at Cdn$18.00 per share; and 148,311 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at Cdn$17.69 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$9.2 million. With these repurchases, the Company has reached the 10% limit on Series 1 and Series 3 repurchases under this NCIB.
2019 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has initiated guidance for 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $175 million to $190 million. The midpoint of this guidance range is in line with the 2018 actual result of $185.1 million. The most significant factor negatively affecting 2019 results is the short-term contract extension at Williams Lake, which became effective in April 2018 and is scheduled to expire in June or possibly as late as September of this year. In 2018, Williams Lake had Project Adjusted EBITDA of $8.0 million, but this included three months under the previous contract. Results in 2019 are expected to be significantly lower. Project Adjusted EBITDA for Tunis and Manchief is expected to be significantly higher this year due to start-up and overhaul-related expenses, respectively, incurred in 2018. The Company's guidance assumes average water conditions for its hydro projects. In 2018, water flows at Curtis Palmer were very close to average while those for Mamquam were better than average.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2019 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to an estimate of 2019 Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The decline in 2019 estimated Cash provided by operating activities from the 2018 level of $137.5 million is largely attributable to the working capital assumption, Chambers project debt amortization of $5.2 million (captured in the adjustment for equity method projects), and expected decommissioning outlays.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||
2019 Guidance (initiated 2/28/19) | 2018 Actual | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $175 - $190 | $185.1 | |
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (5) | (0.0) | |
Corporate G&A expense | (22) | (23.9) | |
Cash interest payments | (39) | (41.3) | |
Cash taxes | (4) | (3.1) | |
Decommissioning (San Diego projects) | (5) | (0.5) | |
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | 21.2 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | $100 - $115 | $137.5 | |
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph. | |||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. | |||
Commercial and Operational Updates
2019-2021 PPA Expirations
The Company has four projects with PPAs that are scheduled to expire in 2019 and 2020. There are no PPAs expiring in 2021.
Williams Lake (British Columbia). Since April 2, 2018, the project has been operating under an amended energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro, which provided for a short-term extension to June 30, 2019, or September 30, 2019 at the option of BC Hydro. The amended contract is subject to the approval of the BC Utilities Commission. A recent report prepared for the Ministry of Energy on contracted power purchases by BC Hydro includes commentary that is supportive of biomass re-contracting in the province and provides some guidance to BC Hydro on this topic. The Company regards this as a positive development and expects that it may begin discussions with BC Hydro on a potential longer-term contract in the next couple of months.
Kenilworth (New Jersey). Merck recently executed the second of its three successive one-year renewal options under the Energy Services Agreement, which extended the expiration date to September 2020. The Company is in discussions with Merck regarding potential execution of the third extension as well as longer-term options. In 2018, Kenilworth generated $2.0 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Oxnard (California). The PPA with Southern California Edison will expire in May 2020 unless extended prior to that date. The Company has pursued re-contracting opportunities but has not been successful to date. In 2018, Oxnard generated $2.1 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Calstock (Ontario). The PPA with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation will expire in June 2020 unless extended prior to that date. Ontario remains a challenging market from a re-contracting perspective, as wholesale power prices are low. The Company will continue to focus its efforts on advocating with the government in support of biomass and pursuing creative approaches that may benefit all parties. In 2018, Calstock generated $5.5 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Decommissioning of San Diego Projects
Naval Station, North Island and NTC (San Diego). As previously reported, the Company is required by its land use agreements with the Navy to decommission its three project sites in San Diego. The Company has made significant progress with the Navy in defining the scope of work for each of the three sites. Based on current cost estimates, which could increase upon finalization of scope and receipt of final bids for the work, the Company recorded an additional $3.5 million of decommissioning expense in the fourth quarter of 2018 (decommissioning expense is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA). Based on these estimates, the Company anticipates cash outlays for decommissioning of approximately $5 million, nearly all of which will be incurred in 2019, with expected completion of the work in the third quarter of this year. To date, the Company has realized approximately $1.7 million of salvage proceeds, most of which was received in January 2019.
Update on Tunis and Nipigon Operations
Tunis (Ontario). The project was returned to commercial operation under a 15-year PPA with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in October 2018; prior to that, it had not been in operation since December 2014. Costs associated with preparing the project for re-start totaled approximately Cdn$5.1 million (US$4 million equivalent), most of which were incurred in the first six months of 2018 and all of which were expensed. Under the PPA, Tunis operates as a dispatchable facility and receives monthly capacity payments based on an average contracted capacity of 36.5 MW. It also will earn energy revenues for those periods during which it operates, although it has not operated since returning to service.
Nipigon (Ontario). Nipigon is now under a Long-Term Enhanced Dispatch Contract (LTEDC) that went into effect in November 2018, replacing the original PPA while retaining the same contract expiration date (December 2022). Nipigon receives monthly capacity-type payments, with adjustment for operational savings that will be shared with the IESO. It will operate on a flexible basis (when needed or economic), earning energy revenues for those periods during which it operates, although it has not operated since the LTEDC went into effect. The Company plans to install upgrades to some of the project's components and systems in 2019.
Maintenance and Capex
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company incurred $6.0 million of maintenance expense. For the full year, maintenance expense totaled approximately $33.7 million and capital expenditures approximately $1.5 million. The most significant of these expenses this year were for the Tunis start-up (in the first six months of 2018) and the Manchief gas turbine overhaul (in the second quarter). For 2019, the Company is projecting maintenance expense of approximately $23.1 million (no major outages planned) and capital expenditures of approximately $1.2 million. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Financial Results by Segment and by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 and the comparable 2017 periods can be found on page 14 of this release.
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 and the comparable 2017 periods can be found in the fourth quarter 2018 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and a schedule reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 15 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 1, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10128680 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, | Dec. 31, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $68.3 | $78.7 | ||||||||||
Restricted cash | 2.1 | 6.2 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 35.7 | 52.7 | ||||||||||
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 4.2 | 2.7 | ||||||||||
Inventory | 15.8 | 17.7 | ||||||||||
Prepayments | 4.0 | 6.9 | ||||||||||
Income taxes receivable | 0.3 | 1.0 | ||||||||||
Other current assets | 5.9 | 3.1 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 136.3 | 169.0 | ||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 549.5 | 602.3 | ||||||||||
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 140.8 | 163.7 | ||||||||||
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 170.1 | 191.2 | ||||||||||
Goodwill | 21.3 | 21.3 | ||||||||||
Derivative instruments asset | 0.3 | 2.8 | ||||||||||
Other assets | 6.2 | 8.5 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $1,024.5 | $1,158.8 | ||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $2.5 | $2.2 | ||||||||||
Accrued interest | 2.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 20.2 | 25.5 | ||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 68.1 | 99.5 | ||||||||||
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 4.5 | 4.4 | ||||||||||
Convertible debentures | 18.1 | - | ||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 0.2 | 1.0 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 115.9 | 132.9 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 540.7 | 616.3 | ||||||||||
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 75.7 | 105.4 | ||||||||||
Derivative instruments liability | 15.4 | 19.9 | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 9.0 | 11.7 | ||||||||||
Power purchase agreements and intangible liabilities, net | 21.2 | 24.1 | ||||||||||
Asset retirement obligations, net | 49.2 | 45.3 | ||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 5.0 | 6.4 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | $832.1 | $962.0 | ||||||||||
Equity | ||||||||||||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 108,341,738 and 115,211,976 issued and outstanding at Dec. 31, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2017, respectively | 1,260.9 | 1,274.8 | ||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (146.2) | (134.8) | ||||||||||
Retained deficit | (1,121.6) | (1,158.4) | ||||||||||
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | (6.9) | (18.4) | ||||||||||
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 199.3 | 215.2 | ||||||||||
Total equity | 192.4 | 196.8 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $1,024.5 | $1,158.8 |
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited | ||||||||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Project revenue: | ||||||||||
Energy sales | $36.1 | $35.3 | $130.9 | $148.9 | ||||||
Energy capacity revenue | 25.0 | 20.1 | 97.9 | 105.8 | ||||||
Other | 9.6 | 44.6 | 53.5 | 176.3 | ||||||
70.7 | 100.0 | 282.3 | 431.0 | |||||||
Project expenses: | ||||||||||
Fuel | 19.1 | 27.2 | 73.1 | 106.3 | ||||||
Operations and maintenance | 18.6 | 24.4 | 85.0 | 87.8 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 18.1 | 22.7 | 83.7 | 113.1 | ||||||
55.8 | 74.3 | 241.8 | 307.2 | |||||||
Project other income (loss): | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (1.3) | 7.9 | 2.2 | 2.1 | ||||||
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 9.4 | (18.7) | 43.2 | (54.8) | ||||||
Interest, net | (0.4) | (10.8) | (1.8) | (17.5) | ||||||
Impairment | - | (43.9) | - | (101.1) | ||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (2.5) | 0.1 | 4.1 | 0.1 | ||||||
5.2 | (65.4) | 47.7 | (171.2) | |||||||
Project income (loss) | 20.1 | (39.7) | 88.2 | (47.4) | ||||||
Administrative and other expenses: | ||||||||||
Administration | 5.9 | 6.0 | 23.9 | 23.6 | ||||||
Interest expense, net | 12.0 | 14.7 | 52.7 | 64.2 | ||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (13.7) | (1.4) | (22.8) | 16.3 | ||||||
Other income, net | (3.4) | (0.4) | (3.0) | (0.4) | ||||||
0.9 | 18.9 | 50.8 | 103.7 | |||||||
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes | 19.2 | (58.6) | 37.4 | (151.1) | ||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | (7.5) | (19.7) | 0.2 | (58.1) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 26.7 | (38.9) | 37.2 | (93.0) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 5.6 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $24.7 | ($41.1) | $36.8 | ($98.6) | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | ||||||||||
Basic | $0.23 | ($0.36) | $0.33 | ($0.86) | ||||||
Diluted | 0.18 | (0.36) | 0.29 | (0.86) | ||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
Basic | 109.6 | 115.2 | 112.0 | 115.1 | ||||||
Diluted | 140.7 | 115.2 | 141.8 | 115.1 | ||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Twelve months ended Dec.31, | ||
2018 | 2017 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income (loss) | $37.2 | ($93.0) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 83.7 | 113.1 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets and inventory | (0.4) | 0.1 |
Asset retirement obligations | 3.5 | - |
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures | - | - |
Gain on step acquisition of equity investment | (7.2) | - |
Share-based compensation | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Long-lived asset and goodwill impairment | - | 101.1 |
Equity in (earnings) loss from unconsolidated affiliates | (43.2) | 54.8 |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 61.6 | 47.3 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (22.0) | 15.2 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (5.5) | (2.1) |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 9.4 | 10.8 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (3.6) | (62.2) |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 18.8 | (15.4) |
Inventory | 1.6 | (1.6) |
Prepayments and other assets | 8.7 | 0.4 |
Accounts payable | (1.2) | (0.9) |
Accruals and other liabilities | (6.6) | (0.5) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 137.5 | 169.2 |
Cash used in investing activities: | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net | - | 1.0 |
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received | (12.8) | - |
Reimbursement of costs for third party construction project | - | - |
Deposit for acquisition | (2.6) | - |
Proceeds from asset sales | 0.2 | - |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1.8) | (5.3) |
Cash used in investing activities | (17.0) | (4.3) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | 92.2 | - |
Repayment of convertible debentures | (88.1) | - |
Common share repurchases | (16.6) | (0.2) |
Preferred share repurchases | (8.0) | (3.1) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (100.3) | (165.9) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes | (0.8) | (0.7) |
Deferred financing costs | (5.1) | (0.3) |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (8.3) | (8.7) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (135.0) | (178.9) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (14.5) | (14.0) |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 84.9 | 98.9 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $70.4 | $84.9 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $41.3 | $72.0 |
Income taxes paid, net | $3.1 | $4.4 |
(Receivables) accruals for equipment sales and construction in progress | ($1.5) | $1.2 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||
December 31 | December 31 | ||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Project income (loss) | |||||
East U.S. | $19.2 | ($0.7) | $70.9 | ($17.0) | |
West U.S. | (3.5) | (25.8) | 0.9 | (72.0) | |
Canada | 7.4 | (12.7) | 17.0 | 38.8 | |
Un-allocated Corporate | (3.0) | (0.5) | (0.6) | 2.8 | |
Total | $20.1 | ($39.7) | $88.2 | ($47.4) | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
East U.S. | $30.9 | $25.7 | $120.8 | $112.5 | |
West U.S. | 5.0 | 7.6 | 21.9 | 49.1 | |
Canada | 10.4 | 28.5 | 41.9 | 125.8 | |
Un-allocated Corporate | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | |
Total | $46.6 | $62.1 | $185.1 | $288.8 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 8 – Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA (in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended |
Twelve months | ||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | $24.7 | ($41.1) | $36.8 | ($98.6) | |
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 5.6 | |
Net income (loss) | $26.7 | ($38.9) | $37.2 | ($93.0) | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | (7.5) | (19.7) | 0.2 | (58.1) | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 19.2 | (58.6) | 37.4 | (151.1) | |
Administration | 5.9 | 6.0 | 23.9 | 23.6 | |
Interest expense, net | 12.0 | 14.7 | 52.7 | 64.2 | |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (13.7) | (1.4) | (22.8) | 16.3 | |
Other income, net | (3.4) | (0.4) | (3.0) | (0.4) | |
Project income (loss) | $20.1 | ($39.7) | $88.2 | ($47.4) | |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | $21.8 | $27.6 | $99.7 | $133.2 | |
Interest expense, net | 0.8 | 11.2 | 3.4 | 19.2 | |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | 1.3 | (8.0) | (2.2) | (2.1) | |
Impairment | - | 72.1 | - | 187.1 | |
Other (expense) income, net | 2.5 | (1.1) | (4.0) | (1.2) | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $46.6 | $62.1 | $185.1 | $288.8 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that Irving R. Gerstein, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, will retire from the Board following the Company's 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in June (the "Annual Meeting"). Mr. Gerstein has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2004.
At a regularly scheduled Board meeting today, the Board of Directors determined that following his retirement, Mr. Gerstein will be succeeded as Chairman by Kevin T. Howell, pending Mr. Howell's re-election to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Howell has served as a director of the Company since December 2014. As an independent director, he serves on the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Operations and Commercial Oversight Committee, and is chair of the Compensation Committee.
"Irving Gerstein has served as our Chairman for nearly fifteen years. For the past four years it has been my pleasure to be on the same team with Irving. I learned much from him, and his humor and sage advice will be missed by all. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank him for his leadership and dedication," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power.
Mr. Moore continued, "Kevin Howell brings extensive power industry experience and a commitment to a culture of safety and frugality to the role. I look forward to the perspective he will bring as Chairman, and to continuing to serve with him."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, February 28, 2019. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of February 28. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 1, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10128680 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Danielle S. Mottor (née Powers) to the Company's Board of Directors. With the addition of Ms. Mottor, the Board of Directors will consist of six members, five of whom are independent and four of whom have been appointed in the past four years.
Ms. Mottor is a Senior Vice President of Concentric Energy Advisors, a consulting firm focused on the North American energy industry, and has had previous roles at ISO New England, Navigant Consulting, XENERGY and New England Power Company. Over the course of her nearly 30-year career, Ms. Mottor has developed expertise in wholesale and retail electric markets, transmission systems, generation asset sales and acquisitions, asset valuation and plant operations. She was extensively involved in the design of the New England Forward Capacity Market. Ms. Mottors holds a Master of Business Administration from Bentley College and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
As an independent director of the Company, Ms. Mottor will serve on the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Operations and Commercial Oversight Committee.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Danielle Mottor to our Board," said Irving R. Gerstein, Chairman of Atlantic Power. "Her energy expertise generally and in power markets and regulatory structures specifically will be a valuable asset to the Board of Directors and the management team of Atlantic Power. We are pleased that she has joined our Board, and we look forward to working with her."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has approved Atlantic Power's renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and APPEL's renewal of its NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 6.0% Series D Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "6.0% Cdn$24.7 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.D);
b) the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX:ATP);
c) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
d) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
e) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
In addition, the Company intends to make an NCIB for the following series of its convertible unsecured subordinated debentures:
a) the 6.0% Series E Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due January 31, 2025 (the "6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.E).
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 31, 2018. The NCIBs will expire on December 30, 2019 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs or terminate them at their option. Under its current NCIB which expires December 28, 2018, Atlantic Power has purchased 6,967,378 of its common shares at an average price of Cdn$2.76. There were no purchases of its 6.0% Series D Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures. APPEL has purchased 475,000 of its Series 1 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$15.27; 5,000 of its Series 2 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$17.99; and 164,790 of its Series 3 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$17.89.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect their value. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 31, 2018, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 17, 2018, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) Cdn$24,738,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$24.7 Million Debentures;
b) Cdn$115,000,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures; and
c) 109,147,331 outstanding Common Shares.
As of December 17, 2018, APPEL had outstanding:
d) 4,275,000 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares;
e) 2,333,094 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and
f) 1,497,116 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares.
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures and common shares and up to 10% of the public float of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 17, 2018, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | |||
Total Limit (1) | Daily Limit (2) | ||
a) | 6.0% Cdn$24.7 Million Debentures | Cdn$2,473,800 | Cdn$2,981 |
b) | 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures | Cdn$11,500,000 | Cdn$20,592 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | |||
Total Limit (3) | Daily Limit (4) | ||
c) | Common Shares | 10,623,464 | 10,300 |
d) | Series 1 Preferred Shares | 427,500 | 1,000 |
e) | Series 2 Preferred Shares | 233,109 | 1,000 |
f) | Series 3 Preferred Shares | 148,311 | 1,000 |
Notes: | |||
1. | Represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2018, the public float of the 6.00% Cdn$24.7 Million Debentures was Cdn$24,738,000; and the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures was $115,000,000. | ||
2. | Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$24.7 Million Debentures is Cdn$11,925; and the ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$115.0 Million Debentures is Cdn$82,370. | ||
3. | For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, Series 2 Preferred Shares and Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2018, the public float of the Common Shares was 106,234,647; the public float of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 4,275,000; the public float of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,331,094; and the public float of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 1,483,116. | ||
4. | Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 41,201; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 1,789; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 918; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 1,414. |
All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.82%, which will be payable March 29, 2019.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on November 30, 2018 to be 5.82%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.64%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.350351 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on December 31, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2018.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Third Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights
Recent Developments
2018 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. Net loss was reduced and project income increased in the third quarter of 2018, primarily because the 2017 period included $57.3 million of impairment expense, which did not recur in 2018. Cash from operating activities and Project Adjusted EBITDA declined in the third quarter of 2018 primarily because of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) expirations in late 2017 and early 2018 and the non-recurrence of OEFC Settlement revenue recorded in 2017, as expected. Continued below-average water flows at Curtis Palmer also contributed to the decline. In addition, cash from operating activities was affected by the timing of the September distribution from Orlando, which was received on October 1. Impairment expense is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA or cash flow.
"Third quarter results were in line with our expectations and keep us on plan to achieve our 2018 guidance. We repaid $20.8 million of debt during the quarter and just this week we announced another successful re-pricing of our term loan. We also invested $6.5 million in common and preferred share repurchases this quarter. In September we announced an agreement to acquire two biomass projects in South Carolina for $13 million, which represents our second external growth investment this year," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power.
Mr. Moore continued, "Over the next few years we expect to continue reducing our debt levels meaningfully using the significant recurring cash flow from our existing businesses. At the same time, our strong liquidity enables us to buy back common and preferred shares and make additional growth investments, when these are accretive to intrinsic value per share."
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||||||
Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results | |||||||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||||
Unaudited | |||||||||||||||
Three months ended |
Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Project revenue | $65.4 | $108.6 | $211.6 | $331.0 | |||||||||||
Project income (loss) | 26.2 | (20.9) | 68.0 | (7.7) | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | (3.2) | (32.9) | 12.1 | (57.5) | |||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 19.5 | 52.9 | 97.8 | 138.7 | |||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | 45.4 | 77.4 | 138.5 | 226.6 | |||||||||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 14 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net Income (loss). | |||||||||||||||
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Consolidation of Koma Kulshan
On July 27, 2018, the Company closed the acquisition of the remaining 50% partnership interest in Koma Kulshan held by Covanta. As a result, the Company owns 100% of the project and consolidated the project in its financial statements from that date. For periods prior to that date, Koma is included as an equity method investment. The impact on revenues for the third quarter of 2018 was immaterial. The purchase price allocation (discussed in the Company's report on Form 10-Q) resulted in a $6.7 million gain included in other income for the step-up of the carrying value of the Company's investment in its original 50% partnership interest in the project. This is a non-cash gain and is not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Key Business Drivers
The most significant business drivers in the third quarter of 2018 were the expirations of the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay in Ontario at year-end 2017, the early terminations of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018, and the short-term contract extension at Williams Lake (less favorable economics) effective April 2, 2018. The impact of these was as expected. In addition, results were affected by continued below-average water flows at Curtis Palmer.
Net Loss, Project Income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the third quarter of 2018 was $(3.2) million compared to $(32.9) million in the third quarter of 2017. The $29.7 million reduction in loss was primarily attributable to a $47.1 million increase in Project income (discussed below), a $4.9 million reduction in unrealized foreign exchange loss, which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (the Canadian dollar appreciated during the quarter, but to a smaller degree than in the comparable 2017 period), and a $3.5 million gain on the repurchase of the Company's preferred shares. These positive factors were partially offset by a $19.5 million increase in income tax expense, which was attributable to changes in the U.S. tax law.
Project income for the third quarter of 2018 was $26.2 million as compared to a project loss of $(20.9) million in the year-ago period. The most significant driver of the $47.1 million improvement was the non-recurrence of $57.3 million of impairment expense recorded at the San Diego projects in the 2017 period. Project income also benefited from the $6.7 million purchase accounting gain recorded at Koma. Piedmont benefited from lower interest expense as a result of the repayment of its project debt in October 2017. These positive variances were partially offset by lower project income at Curtis Palmer, due to lower water flows than the comparable 2017 period (-$3.2 million); at Williams Lake, due to a PPA extension on less favorable terms (-$3.2 million); at Kapuskasing and North Bay, due to PPA expirations, partially offset by lower depreciation expense (-$2.6 million) and to smaller decreases at Nipigon, Cadillac and Kenilworth.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2018 declined to $45.4 million from $77.4 million in the third quarter of 2017. The $32.0 million decrease was primarily attributable to the expiration of contracts at Kapuskasing and North Bay at year end 2017 (-$11.3 million); the early termination of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018 (-$11.3 million); a less favorable short-term PPA at Williams Lake (-$5.0 million), and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer (-$3.3 million). These decreases were partially offset by modest increases at other projects.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of 2018 declined to $19.5 million from $52.9 million in the third quarter of 2017. Most of the $33.4 million reduction in operating cash flow was attributable to the $32.0 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA. Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates declined $3.6 million, but this was a timing issue as the September distribution from Orlando was not received until October 1 ($3.6 million). On the positive side, cash interest payments were $0.7 million lower in the 2018 period (resulting from debt repayment and a lower spread on the Company's credit facilities).
Cash used in investing activities for the third quarter of 2018 was $(14.5) million compared to $(1.5) million in the third quarter of 2017. In the 2018 period the Company used $(11.7) million of cash (net of cash received) to acquire Covanta's 50% partnership interest in Koma Kulshan and buy out the operation and maintenance contract from Covanta and $(2.6) million for the deposit required under the agreement to acquire the two South Carolina biomass plants.
Cash used in financing activities for the third quarter of 2018 was $(29.7) million as compared to $(35.0) million in the year-ago period. The Company repaid $(20.8) million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $(3.1) million of common shares and $(3.4) million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares, and paid $(2.1) million of preferred dividends. In the comparable 2017 period, the Company repaid $(29.4) million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $(3.3) million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares and paid $(2.3) million of preferred dividends.
During the third quarter, the Company had a $24.7 million net decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Key Business Drivers
As with the second quarter, the most significant business drivers in the first nine months of 2018 were the expirations, early terminations and short-term extensions of the PPAs at Kapuskasing, North Bay, the San Diego projects and Williams Lake, as previously described, maintenance costs associated with the Tunis re-start in the first six months of 2018 and the Manchief gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018, and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer than in 2017. These declines were partially offset by increases at Morris, Frederickson, Nipigon, Orlando and Mamquam. Overall, results for the year to date were in line with the Company's expectations.
Net Income, Project Income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the first nine months of 2018 was $12.1 million compared to a net loss of $(57.5) million in the first nine months of 2017. The $69.6 million improvement was primarily attributable to a $75.7 million increase in Project income (discussed below); a $26.8 million increase in unrealized foreign exchange gain ($9.1 million gain versus a $17.7 million loss), which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (due to the depreciation of the Canadian dollar during the first nine months of 2018, compared to an appreciation in the comparable 2017 period); an $8.8 million reduction in corporate interest expense as a result of debt repayment and re-pricing of the Company's credit facilities; and a $7.9 million gain on the repurchase of the Company's preferred shares. These positive factors were partially offset by a $46.2 million increase in income tax expense, which was attributable to an increase in pretax income and changes in the U.S. tax law.
Project income for the first nine months of 2018 increased to $68.0 million from a project loss of $(7.7) million in the year-ago period. The $75.7 million improvement was primarily attributable to the non-recurrence of $57.7 million of impairment expense recorded at Chambers and Selkirk and $57.3 million of impairment expense recorded at the three San Diego projects in 2017 ($115 million in total). Other positive variances included Piedmont ($5.9 million), due to lower interest expense resulting from repayment of the project's debt in October 2017; Frederickson ($5.8 million), due to lower maintenance expense than in 2017; Orlando ($5.6 million), due to a change in the fair value of derivatives and higher availability and contractual capacity rates than in 2017; and Morris ($4.6 million), due to higher energy and capacity revenues. These positive variances were partially offset by the impact of PPA expirations and early terminations at Kapuskasing and North Bay (-$29.3 million) and the three San Diego projects (-$13 million, excluding the benefit associated with non-recurrence of the impairment); project loss at Tunis (-$10.8 million), due to maintenance expense associated with the planned re-start of the facility in 2018 and the non-recurrence of the OEFC Settlement revenues recorded in 2017; at Curtis Palmer (-$6.4 million), due to lower water flows than the comparable 2017 period; and at Manchief (-$6.1 million), due to the gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2018 declined to $138.5 million from $226.6 million in the first nine months of 2017. The $88.1 million decrease was primarily attributable to the expiration of contracts at Kapuskasing and North Bay at year end 2017 (-$54.2 million); the early termination of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018 (-$21.7 million); maintenance expenses incurred at Tunis in preparation for re-start incurred in 2018 and the non-recurrence of OEFC Settlement revenues recorded in 2017 (-$10.8 million); a less favorable short-term PPA at Williams Lake, partially offset by cost reductions (-$6.8 million); lower water flows at Curtis Palmer (-$6.4 million), and maintenance expenses associated with the Manchief gas turbine overhaul in the second quarter of 2018 (-$6.1 million). Partially offsetting these decreases were increases at Morris ($6.2 million), due to a higher capacity price realized in the PJM capacity auction for this year, higher steam and ancillary services revenues, higher merchant dispatch and lower expenses; Frederickson ($3.0 million), due to maintenance expense in 2017; Nipigon ($2.9 million), due to a contractual rate increase, lower fuel costs and other factors; Orlando ($2.6 million), due to higher availability and higher contractual capacity rates; Mamquam ($2.6 million), due to higher water flows and lower maintenance expense; and modest increases at other projects.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2018 declined $40.9 million to $97.8 million from $138.7 million in the first nine months of 2017. Operating cash flow was negatively affected by the $88.1 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA. However, this impact was partially offset by $34.6 million of net favorable changes in working capital, particularly a $29.2 million decrease in working capital at Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects, as they were not in operation at September 30, 2018. In addition, cash interest payments were $13.9 million lower in the first nine months of 2018 than in the comparable 2017 period, as a result of debt repayment and a lower spread on the Company's credit facilities, and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates increased $6.5 million (mostly at Frederickson and Orlando).
Cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of 2018 was $(16.9) million compared to $(5.7) million in the first nine months of 2017. In the 2018 period the Company used $(12.8) million of cash (net of cash received) to acquire additional ownership interests in Koma Kulshan and buy out the operation and maintenance contract and $(2.6) million for the deposit required under the agreement to acquire the two South Carolina biomass plants. Capital expenditures in the 2018 period were $4.2 million lower than in the 2017 period.
Cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2018 was $(107.9) million as compared to $(97.0) million in the year-ago period. In the 2018 period, the Company issued $92.2 million (US$ equivalent) of new convertible debentures and used the proceeds to redeem ($88.1) million of existing convertible debentures. It also repaid $(79.5) million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $(12.3) million of common shares and $(8.0) million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares, paid $(6.3) million of preferred dividends and incurred $(5.1) million of deferred financing costs. In the comparable 2017 period, the Company repaid $(86.3) million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $(3.1) million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares and paid $(6.5) million of preferred dividends.
During the first nine months of 2018, the Company had a $27.0 million net decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at September 30, 2018 was $180.6 million, down from $203.4 million at June 30, 2018. Revolver availability was largely unchanged at $123 million, but the Company's unrestricted cash of $57.6 million declined $23.2 million. During the quarter the Company used $12.5 million of cash for the acquisition of Covanta's 50% partnership interest in Koma Kulshan, $6.5 million for repurchases of the Company's common and preferred shares, and $2.6 million for the deposit associated with the South Carolina biomass acquisition.
The mix of cash between the parent and projects, as shown in Table 2, reflects the release during the quarter of cash from the projects (to the parent) as working capital needs were reduced at those projects not in operation due to PPA expirations. This occurred in the second quarter as well. At September 30, 2018, there was $39.1 million of cash at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $32 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 2 – Liquidity | ||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||
Sept. 30, 2018 |
June 30, 2018 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent | $39.1 | $49.2 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects | 18.5 | 31.6 | ||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 57.6 | 80.8 | ||||||||
Revolving credit facility | 200.0 | 200.0 | ||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding | (77.0) | (77.4) | ||||||||
Availability under revolving credit facility | 123.0 | 122.6 | ||||||||
Total liquidity | $180.6 | $203.4 | ||||||||
Excludes restricted cash of: | $0.3 | $1.9 | ||||||||
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the third quarter of 2018, the Company repaid $20 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $750 thousand of project-level debt. Year to date through September 30, 2018, the Company has repaid $70 million of the term loan and $9.5 million of project debt. This is consistent with the Company's plan to repay $90 million of the term loan and amortize $10 million of project debt in 2018.
At September 30, 2018, the Company's consolidated debt was $762 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 4.5 times.
Debt Maturity Profile
The substantial majority of the Company's debt is amortizing in nature. The next bullet maturity is in December 2019, when the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of 6.00% Series D Debentures mature; these are callable at par at any time prior to maturity. The Company has no bullet maturities in 2020 or 2021. The Company's $200 million revolving credit facility matures in April 2022. The $470 million APLP Holdings term loan has an April 2023 maturity, although it is expected to be more than 80% repaid (through amortization and the sweep) by the maturity date. The Cdn$115.0 million of 6.00% Series E Debentures issued in January 2018 have a January 2025 maturity date.
Re-pricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As previously reported in its October 31, 2018 press release, the Company executed a re-pricing of the APLP Holdings term loan and revolving credit facility, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by 25 basis points, to LIBOR plus 275 basis points. This represented the fourth re-pricing for these facilities since April 2017, resulting in a cumulative reduction in the spread of 225 basis points. The Company expects to realize, before related transaction costs, $1.2 million of interest cost savings in 2019 and $3.25 million over the remaining terms of the facilities, as a result of the 25 basis point reduction. The combined savings of the four re-pricing transactions are expected to be approximately $44.4 million over the remaining terms of the facilities. Transaction costs associated with the re-pricing will be included in interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The Company has in place an NCIB for its common and preferred shares and convertible debentures. In the third quarter of 2018, the Company repurchased and canceled approximately 1.4 million common shares at a total cost of $3.1 million, or an average price of $2.15 per share. Also in the third quarter of 2018, the Company repurchased and canceled 237,500 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1 at Cdn$15.30 per share; 5,000 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2 at Cdn$17.99 per share; and 41,695 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at Cdn$17.95 per share, for a total cost of Cdn$4.5 million (US$3.4 million equivalent). With these repurchases, the Company has reached the 10% limit on repurchases of Series 1 and Series 3 preferred shares under this NCIB.
In October 2018, the Company repurchased and canceled another 288 thousand common shares at a total cost of $619 thousand, or an average price of $2.15 per share.
For the year to date October 31, 2018, the Company has repurchased and canceled a total of approximately 6.1 million common shares at a total cost of $12.9 million, or an average price of $2.12 per share, and has repurchased and canceled 475,000 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1; 5,000 shares of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred, Series 2; and 164,790 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3, at a total cost of Cdn$10.3 million (US$8.0 million equivalent).
2018 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is reaffirming its guidance for 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $170 to $185 million. Although continued below-average water flows at Curtis Palmer and a delayed re-start at Tunis hurt results modestly relative to the Company's original expectations, this has been offset by better results elsewhere in the portfolio.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. This bridge is unchanged from that presented in the Company's second quarter 2018 financial results release. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. It should be noted that for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, changes in working capital have had a positive impact on operating cash flow as a result of decreases in working capital at those projects not in operation due to PPA expirations and early terminations (Kapuskasing, North Bay and the three San Diego projects).
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 3 – Bridge of 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
2018 Guidance (initiated 3/1/18) | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $170 - $185 | ||||
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) | (2) | ||||
Corporate G&A expense | (22) | ||||
Cash interest payments | (45) | ||||
Cash taxes | (4) | ||||
Other (including changes in working capital) | - | ||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $95 - $110 | ||||
Note: For the purpose of providing bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. See comment in preceding paragraph | |||||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects | |||||
Commercial and Operational Updates
Agreement to Acquire Two Contracted Biomass Plants in South Carolina
In September 2018, the Company announced an agreement to acquire the Allendale and Dorchester biomass plants in South Carolina from EDF Renewables for $13 million. The plants have been in commercial operation since 2013. Each has a capacity of 20 MW, and all of the output is sold to Santee Cooper under PPAs that run to 2043. Closing of the acquisition is expected to occur late in the third quarter or the fourth quarter of 2019 following a restructuring of the plants' ownership structure by EDF Renewables. The purchase is expected to be funded from the Company's discretionary cash. Upon execution of the agreement, the Company paid $2.6 million of the purchase price, which is being held in escrow and is included in the Company's other assets at September 30, 2018.
2018-2019 PPA Expirations
The Company has five projects with PPAs that expired in 2018 or are scheduled to expire in 2019:
Naval Station, North Island and NTC (San Diego). As previously reported, these plants have not been in operation since February 7, 2018, when the land use agreements with the U.S. Navy that provided the Company the right to use the sites expired. The PPAs with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) were terminated effective March 1, 2018. The Company executed new power contracts for all three plants, which were conditioned on the Company obtaining the right to remain on the Navy sites for the contract term ("site control"). Although the Company had been in discussions with the Navy regarding site control for two of the three sites, these discussions were terminated in August. The Company is required by its land use agreements with the Navy to decommission the sites and has begun preparations to do so. The cost and timing of the decommissioning are dependent on the scope of work, which is still to be determined together with the Navy. The Company expects that the substantial majority of the cash outlays will be incurred in 2019.
Williams Lake (British Columbia). Since April 2, 2018, the project has been operating under an amended energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro, which provides for a short-term extension to June 30, 2019, or September 30, 2019 at the option of BC Hydro. The amended contract is subject to the approval of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). The BCUC recently extended the schedule for review of the contract and a decision is not expected until near year-end 2018 or in early 2019. BC Hydro and the Company recently extended the date on which either party will have the right to provide notice of intended contract termination if the contract has not received BCUC approval to February 28, 2019.
Kenilworth. The Energy Services Agreement with Merck expires in September 2019, although the customer has two remaining one-year renewal options under the agreement.
Tunis Commercial Operation
On October 4, 2018, the Company returned the Tunis plant to commercial operation under a 15-year PPA with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Tunis will operate in dispatchable mode and receive monthly capacity payments based on an average contracted capacity of 36.5 MW. It also will earn energy revenues for those periods during which it operates.
Tunis had not been in operation since December 2014. The re-start required overhauls of the gas turbine and the project's generator and upgrades of the gas turbine control system and other systems, at a total cost of approximately $5 million (US$ equivalent). Most of the costs were incurred in the first six months of 2018 and all of the costs were expensed.
Nipigon Contract Update
On November 1, 2018, Nipigon's Long-Term Enhanced Dispatch Contract (LTEDC) went into effect, replacing the original PPA for the project while retaining the same expiration date (December 2022). Nipigon will receive monthly capacity-type payments, with adjustment for operational savings that will be shared with the IESO. It will operate on a flexible basis (when needed or economic), earning energy revenues for those periods during which it operates. The Company plans to install upgrades to some of the project's components and systems in 2019, although Nipigon did not require an overhaul such as the one for Tunis prior to the LTEDC becoming effective.
Maintenance and Capex
In the third quarter of 2018, the Company incurred $5.8 million of maintenance expense. Through September 30 of this year, the Company incurred maintenance expense of $27.8 million and made capital expenditures of $1.4 million. The most significant maintenance expenses this year have been associated with the Tunis re-start (in the first six months) and the Manchief gas turbine outage (in the second quarter). For the full year, the Company estimates that maintenance expense will total approximately $33.4 million (down from the previous expectation of $34.8 million) and capital expenditures approximately $1.8 million. (All of these figures include the Company's proportional share of maintenance expenses and capital expenditures at equity method investments.)
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 14 of this release.
Information by Project
A schedule of Project income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions by project can be found in the third quarter 2018 presentation on the Company's website. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 2, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10125391 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||||
Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||
Unaudited | |||||||||||||
Sept. 30, | Dec. 31, | ||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $57.6 | $78.7 | |||||||||||
Restricted cash | 0.3 | 6.2 | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 33.2 | 52.7 | |||||||||||
Current portion of derivative instruments asset | 6.4 | 2.7 | |||||||||||
Inventory | 16.9 | 17.7 | |||||||||||
Prepayments | 5.4 | 6.9 | |||||||||||
Income taxes receivable | 0.7 | 1.0 | |||||||||||
Other current assets | 3.4 | 3.1 | |||||||||||
Total current assets | 123.9 | 169.0 | |||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 567.9 | 602.3 | |||||||||||
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 155.7 | 163.7 | |||||||||||
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net | 179.2 | 191.2 | |||||||||||
Goodwill | 21.4 | 21.3 | |||||||||||
Derivative instruments asset | 1.2 | 2.8 | |||||||||||
Other assets | 9.4 | 8.5 | |||||||||||
Total assets | $1,058.6 | $1,158.8 | |||||||||||
Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $2.1 | $2.2 | |||||||||||
Accrued interest | 4.0 | 0.3 | |||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 20.3 | 25.5 | |||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 78.1 | 99.5 | |||||||||||
Current portion of derivative instruments liability | 9.1 | 4.4 | |||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 0.5 | 1.0 | |||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 114.1 | 132.9 | |||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs | 557.9 | 616.3 | |||||||||||
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs | 99.1 | 105.4 | |||||||||||
Derivative instruments liability | 16.9 | 19.9 | |||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 17.7 | 11.7 | |||||||||||
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net | 22.3 | 24.1 | |||||||||||
Asset retirement obligations, net | 47.1 | 45.3 | |||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 5.7 | 6.4 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities | $880.8 | $962.0 | |||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 110,281,935 and 115,211,976 issued and outstanding at Sept. 30, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2017, respectively | 1,264.5 | 1,274.8 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (139.5) | (134.8) | |||||||||||
Retained deficit | (1,146.5) | (1,158.4) | |||||||||||
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity | (21.5) | (18.4) | |||||||||||
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company | 199.3 | 215.2 | |||||||||||
Total equity | 177.8 | 196.8 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $1,058.6 | $1,158.8 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||
Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Project revenue: | ||||||||
Energy sales | $25.0 | $36.5 | $94.8 | $113.6 | ||||
Energy capacity revenue | 29.5 | 37.9 | 72.9 | 85.7 | ||||
Other | 10.9 | 34.2 | 43.9 | 131.7 | ||||
65.4 | 108.6 | 211.6 | 331.0 | |||||
Project expenses: | ||||||||
Fuel | 16.7 | 26.2 | 54.0 | 79.1 | ||||
Operations and maintenance | 18.0 | 19.8 | 66.5 | 63.4 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 21.0 | 31.4 | 65.7 | 90.5 | ||||
55.7 | 77.4 | 186.2 | 233.0 | |||||
Project other income (loss): | ||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | - | (1.9) | 3.6 | (5.8) | ||||
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 10.2 | 9.2 | 33.7 | (36.1) | ||||
Interest, net | (0.4) | (2.2) | (1.4) | (6.6) | ||||
Impairment | - | (57.3) | - | (57.3) | ||||
Other Income | 6.7 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 0.1 | ||||
16.5 | (52.1) | 42.6 | (105.7) | |||||
Project income (loss) | 26.2 | (20.9) | 68.0 | (7.7) | ||||
Administrative and other expenses: | ||||||||
Administration | 5.7 | 5.5 | 17.9 | 17.6 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 14.6 | 13.8 | 40.7 | 49.5 | ||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.5 | 9.4 | (9.1) | 17.7 | ||||
Other expense, net | 2.5 | - | 0.3 | - | ||||
27.3 | 28.7 | 49.8 | 84.8 | |||||
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (1.1) | (49.6) | 18.2 | (92.5) | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 3.6 | (15.9) | 7.7 | (38.5) | ||||
Net (loss) income | (4.7) | (33.7) | 10.5 | (54.0) | ||||
Net (loss) income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | (1.5) | (0.8) | (1.6) | 3.5 | ||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($3.2) | ($32.9) | $12.1 | ($57.5) | ||||
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: | ||||||||
Basic | ($0.03) | ($0.29) | $0.11 | ($0.50) | ||||
Diluted | (0.03) | (0.29) | 0.11 | (0.50) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 111.1 | 115.3 | 112.8 | 115.1 | ||||
Diluted | 111.1 | 115.3 | 140.1 | 115.1 | ||||
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Nine months ended Sept. 30, | ||
2018 | 2017 | |
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Net income (loss) | $10.5 | ($54.0) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 65.7 | 90.5 |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | - | 0.1 |
Gain on fair value adjustment to equity investment resulting from step | (6.7) | - |
acquisition | ||
Stock-based compensation | 1.8 | 1.6 |
Long-lived asset and goodwill impairment | - | 57.3 |
Equity in (earnings) loss from unconsolidated affiliates | (33.7) | 36.1 |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 37.4 | 30.9 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (8.6) | 17.0 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (3.5) | 5.8 |
Change in fair value of convertible debenture conversion option derivative | 0.2 | - |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Change in deferred income taxes | 5.0 | (42.1) |
Change in other operating balances | ||
Accounts receivable | 19.7 | (11.5) |
Inventory | 0.8 | (4.2) |
Prepayments and other assets | 3.2 | 0.6 |
Accounts payable | (1.0) | 0.3 |
Accruals and other liabilities | (0.4) | 2.5 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 97.8 | 138.7 |
Cash used in investing activities: | ||
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received | (12.8) | - |
Deposit for acquisition | (2.6) | - |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1.5) | (5.7) |
Cash used in investing activities | (16.9) | (5.7) |
Cash used in financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance | 92.2 | - |
Repayment of convertible debentures | (88.1) | (0.1) |
Common share repurchases | (12.3) | (0.2) |
Preferred share repurchases | (8.0) | (3.1) |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt | (79.5) | (86.3) |
Cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes | (0.8) | (0.8) |
Deferred financing costs | (5.1) | - |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | (6.3) | (6.5) |
Cash used in financing activities: | (107.9) | (97.0) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents | (27.0) | 36.0 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 84.9 | 98.9 |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $57.9 | $134.9 |
Supplemental cash flow information | ||
Interest paid | $30.2 | $44.2 |
Income taxes paid, net | $2.5 | $3.4 |
Accruals for construction in progress | $- | $- |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 7 below.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 7 – Reconciliation of Net (Loss) income to Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Three months ended |
Nine months ended | ||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation | ($3.2) | ($32.9) | $12.1 | ($57.5) | |
Net (loss) income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company | (1.5) | (0.8) | (1.6) | 3.5 | |
Net (loss) income | ($4.7) | ($33.7) | $10.5 | ($54.0) | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 3.6 | (15.9) | 7.7 | (38.5) | |
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes | (1.1) | (49.6) | 18.2 | (92.5) | |
Administration | 5.7 | 5.5 | 17.9 | 17.6 | |
Interest expense, net | 14.6 | 13.8 | 40.7 | 49.5 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 4.5 | 9.4 | (9.1) | 17.7 | |
Other expense, net | 2.5 | - | 0.3 | - | |
Project income (loss) | $26.2 | ($20.9) | $68.0 | ($7.7) | |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | $25.0 | $36.6 | $78.0 | $105.6 | |
Interest, net | (0.6) | 2.5 | 2.7 | 8.0 | |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments | - | 2.0 | (3.5) | 5.8 | |
Impairment | - | 57.3 | - | 57.3 | |
Other project (income) expense | (5.2) | (0.1) | (6.7) | 57.6 | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA | $45.4 | $77.4 | $138.5 | $226.6 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced effective today a re-pricing of the $470 million senior secured term loan ("term loan") and $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("revolver") at its APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings") subsidiary, via a group of arranging banks led by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC. The interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver was reduced by 25 basis points to LIBOR plus 275 basis points. The LIBOR floor remains at 1.00%. This re-pricing is the fourth for these facilities. Since the original financing in April 2016, the spread has been reduced a total of 225 basis points, from LIBOR plus 500 basis points to LIBOR plus 275.
The Company is permitted to prepay the term loan in the first six months following this transaction at a 1% premium. Following the six-month period, prepayment is permitted at par. The mandatory 1% annual amortization and cash sweep provisions of the term loan are unchanged.
As a result of this latest re-pricing, the Company expects to realize interest cost savings in 2019 of approximately $1.2 million. Cumulative savings through the maturity dates of the term loan (April 2023) and revolver (April 2022) are estimated to be approximately $3.25 million. The combined savings of the four re-pricing transactions (before transaction-related costs) is expected to be approximately $44.4 million over the terms of the facilities.
The Company expects to record fees related to this transaction in the fourth quarter of 2018.
"We were pleased to take advantage of strong market conditions and achieve a tighter spread on our term loan and revolver. This will further reduce our interest expense and benefit our cash flow," said Terrence Ronan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Power.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, November 1, 2018. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of November 1. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 2, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10125391 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today the receipt of exemptive relief from the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada to allow the purchase of up to 10% of its public float of common shares through the facilities of the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and other trading systems based in the United States (collectively with the NYSE, the "U.S. Markets") as part of the Company's normal course issuer bid announced on December 20, 2017 (the "NCIB"). Absent the exemptive relief, purchases under the NCIB on markets other than the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") were limited to a maximum of 5% of Atlantic Power's issued and outstanding common shares. A substantial majority of the trading volume of the Company's common shares occurs through the U.S. Markets.
Pursuant to the exemptive relief, which applies to normal course issuer bids of Atlantic Power commenced within a period of 36 months from the date of the exemptive relief, purchases of common shares through the U.S. Markets are required to be made in compliance with U.S. rules governing normal course issuer bids, Part 6 (Order Protection) of National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules, and at a price which is not higher than the price of the last standard trading unit of common shares purchased.
Atlantic Power will file an amended notice of intention with the TSX to reflect the exemptive relief.
The exemptive relief order was issued on September 27, 2018. A copy of the order has been filed under Atlantic Power's profile at www.sedar.com.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has executed an agreement to acquire two biomass plants in South Carolina from EDF Renewables Inc. for $13 million. The Allendale plant is located in Allendale, South Carolina and the Dorchester plant in Harleyville, South Carolina. Each of the plants has a capacity of 20 megawatts.
Closing of the transaction is expected to occur late in the third quarter or in the fourth quarter of 2019, following a restructuring of the plants' ownership structure by EDF Renewables after the end of relevant tax credit recapture periods. The transaction is not subject to regulatory approval. Atlantic Power will assume operation of the plants at closing, or potentially earlier, subject to negotiation of an agreement with EDF Renewables. The purchase will be funded from the Company's discretionary cash.
The two plants are identical in design and have been in commercial operation since 2013. The biomass fuel for the plants consists primarily of mill and harvesting residues. All of the output of the two plants is sold to Santee Cooper, a state-owned utility, under Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") that run to 2043. Under the terms of the PPAs, the plants receive energy payments for energy produced. The fuel cost component of the energy revenues is based on a biomass market index. There is no project-level debt at either plant.
"This acquisition represents our second external growth investment following a three-year business restructuring process. Earlier this summer, we closed the acquisition of the remaining interests in the Koma Kulshan hydro project," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We own four biomass plants currently, and we have considerable operational and commercial experience in this area. If we can deliver targeted operational and financial results for both South Carolina plants, the returns should be very attractive compared to other potential uses of our discretionary cash. In addition, the long remaining term of the two PPAs provides a stable base of cash flows."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.56%, which will be payable December 31, 2018.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on August 31, 2018 to be 5.56%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.38%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.333654 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on September 28, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2018.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") provides the following clarification regarding the status of plans for its North Bay and Kapuskasing power plants in Ontario:
As previously disclosed, the Company is marketing both of the North Bay and Kapuskasing sites to a range of potential customers or alternate users of the sites. On August 14, 2018, there was a North Bay City Council hearing to consider the Company's application for a change in zoning for the North Bay plant, which would allow for a broader range of possible uses for the site. At the hearing, although the town planning official reported accurately on the Company's plans for the site, a consultant for the Company incorrectly indicated that the Company had a data center tenant for the North Bay site. This comment was also reported by local press the following day. The Company wishes to correct this misstatement by the consultant by indicating that it does not have any agreements in place or any prospective agreements for either the North Bay or Kapuskasing plants. Although its marketing efforts are continuing, discussions have not progressed beyond an initial stage. The Company has no plans to re-start operations at either plant in the near term.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, August 2, 2018. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of August 2. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 3, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10122183 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 3, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that on June 29, 2018, it executed an agreement to acquire Covanta's 50.00% interest in Koma Kulshan, a 13 megawatt run-of-the-river hydro project located north of Seattle, for $11.8 million. In addition, the Company will buy out the operation and maintenance (O&M) contract held by Covanta for $0.3 million. The transaction, which is not subject to any regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018. Upon closing of the transaction with Covanta, Atlantic Power will own 100% of the project and will become the project operator.
The Koma Kulshan project has been in commercial operation since October 1990. All of the output is sold to Puget Sound Energy under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that runs through March 2037. The project has two FERC hydro licenses, both of which expire at the same time as the PPA. The project has no debt.
The Company's existing 49.75% ownership interest in Koma Kulshan is held through a partnership. Earlier in June 2018, the Company acquired the 0.25% interest held by the managing general partner for $1.1 million. The acquisition eliminates the payment of management fees to the general partner going forward.
The total consideration of approximately $13.2 million represents a multiple of approximately 10 times the Company's estimate of pro forma Project Adjusted EBITDA and approximately 11 times the Company's estimate of pro forma cash distributions. Both estimates are based on average water conditions. The Company plans to fund the acquisition from discretionary cash.
"This is an important milestone for Atlantic Power as it marks the first external growth investment after a three-year business restructuring process," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We view our hydro assets as having excellent near-term value and strong long-term prospects, so we are pleased to acquire the remaining interests in Koma Kulshan. By buying out the O&M and management contracts as well, we will have 100% ownership and operating control of a hydro project with a PPA that has a 19-year remaining term."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted its proposition to amend its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") to repurchase some of its outstanding preferred shares for a period of twelve months ending for each of the following series of APPEL's preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
b) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
c) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
The purpose of the amendment is to increase the number of the Series 1 Preferred Shares that APPEL may purchase from 237,500 to 475,000, representing approximately 10% of the 4,750,000 preferred shares public float as of December 15, 2017; increase the number of Series 2 Preferred Shares that APPEL may purchase from 116,904 to 233,609, representing approximately 10% of the 2,338,094 preferred shares public float as of December 15, 2017; and increase the number of Series 3 Preferred Shares that APPEL may purchase from 83,905 to 164,790, representing approximately 10% of the 1,661,906 preferred shares public float as of December 15, 2017. Daily repurchases are not affected by the amendment and each series will be limited to 1,000 preferred shares daily, other than block purchase exemptions. The preferred shares will be repurchased for cancellation.
APPEL believes that its Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect their value. As a result, APPEL believes that the purchase of its Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of its available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities. Under its current NCIB, which expires December 28, 2018, APPEL has purchased 237,500 of its Series 1 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$15.24 and 83,095 of its Series 3 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$17.80.
The NCIBs will expire on December 28, 2018 or such earlier date as APPEL completes its purchases pursuant to the NCIBs. All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.328800 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on June 29, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2018.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.35%, which will be payable September 28, 2018.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on May 31, 2018 to be 5.35%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.17%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
First Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights
Recent Developments (April 2018)
2018 Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Net income attributable to Atlantic Power was $15.9 million versus a loss of $(2.7) million in the year-ago period, as discussed above. Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $10.4 million from the 2017 period, primarily due to expiration of the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay (in Ontario) in December 2017 and the cessation of operations at the Company's three projects in San Diego in February 2018, partially offset by higher Project Adjusted EBITDA at Morris and more modest increases at other projects. Despite lower Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash provided by operating activities increased $16.2 million from the year-ago period, mostly because of a decrease in working capital at the Company's Ontario and San Diego projects and because of lower cash interest payments.
"Although Project Adjusted EBITDA declined in the first quarter due to PPA expirations in Ontario and San Diego, results exceeded our expectations, as our Morris project benefited from higher power prices and energy sales during the extremely cold weather earlier this year and our Mamquam project experienced higher water flows," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "During the quarter we continued to strengthen our balance sheet and credit profile by repaying $32.4 million of term loan and project debt and refinancing the majority of our 2019 convertible debenture maturities. We ended the first quarter with liquidity of $205 million, including approximately $32 million of discretionary cash, after repurchasing $6.4 million of common shares and $4 million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares in March. In April, we repurchased another $1.1 million of common shares and executed the third successful re-pricing of our term loan and revolver, which will further reduce our cash interest payments on those facilities by approximately $8.5 million through their respective maturity dates."
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||
Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results | ||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
Three months ended | ||||||||
2018 |
2017 | |||||||
Financial Highlights |
||||||||
Project revenue |
$80.0 |
$98.4 | ||||||
Project income |
28.3 |
25.3 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
15.9 |
(2.7) | ||||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
50.3 |
34.1 | ||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
53.4 |
63.8 | ||||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 12 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to Project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net loss. | ||||||||
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Results for the first quarter of 2018 were adversely affected, as expected, by the expirations of the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay in Ontario at year-end 2017, the early terminations of the PPAs for the three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018, and maintenance costs incurred to return Tunis to service later this year. Positive variances occurred at Morris, which benefited from higher power prices and demand levels in January due to extremely cold temperatures, and at Mamquam, which experienced water flows that were significantly better than average. A non-cash foreign exchange gain and reduced interest expense resulted in higher net income for the quarter, although these factors do not affect Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Net income, Project Income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the first quarter of 2018 was $15.9 million compared to a net loss of $(2.7) million in the first quarter of 2017. The $18.6 million improvement was primarily attributable to a $3.0 million increase in Project income (discussed below); a $10.7 million increase in unrealized foreign exchange gain, most of which was related to the revaluation of debt denominated in Canadian dollars (due to the depreciation of the Canadian dollar since December 31, 2017); a $2.2 million reduction in corporate interest expense as a result of debt repayment and re-pricing of the Company's credit facilities; a $2.0 million change in fair value of the conversion option derivative related to the Series E convertible debentures; and a $3.9 million gain on the repurchase of the Company's preferred shares.
Project income for the first quarter of 2018 increased $3.0 million to $28.3 million from $25.3 million in the year-ago period. Lower project income at Kapuskasing, North Bay, Tunis and the three San Diego projects was more than offset by increased project income at Williams Lake, due to lower depreciation expense resulting from an impairment recorded in 2017, and higher contracted firm energy revenues; Morris, due to higher generation levels and higher energy and capacity prices; Nipigon, mostly due to an increase in the fair value of a derivative; Piedmont, due to lower interest expense following the repayment of the project debt in full in October 2017; Frederickson, due to lower amortization expense resulting from an impairment recorded in 2017; and Mamquam, which experienced higher water flows than the year-ago period (as well as against average levels).
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2018 declined $10.4 million to $53.4 million from $63.8 million in the first quarter of 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to the expiration of contracts at Kapuskasing and North Bay at year-end 2017 (-$14.9 million); the termination of PPAs for all three San Diego projects effective March 1, 2018 (-$2.7 million); and maintenance expenses incurred at Tunis in preparation for restart (-$2.6 million). Partially offsetting these decreases were increases at Morris, due to higher generation levels and higher power prices resulting from extremely cold temperatures in January, a higher capacity price realized in the PJM capacity auction for this year, and higher steam and ancillary services revenue ($3.6 million); Nipigon, due to a higher capacity rate under the contract ($1.7 million); Williams Lake, due to higher firm energy revenues ($1.0 million); Mamquam, due to higher water flows ($0.9 million), and more modest increases at several other projects, including a $0.7 million benefit from Selkirk, which had posted a loss in the first quarter of 2017 and was sold in November 2017.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2018 increased $16.2 million to $50.3 million from $34.1 million in the year-ago period. The impact on operating cash flow of a $10.4 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA was more than offset by a $4.5 million reduction in cash interest payments (resulting from debt repayment and a lower spread on the Company's credit facilities) and $20.9 million of net favorable changes in working capital, including an $18.3 million decrease in working capital at Kapuskasing, North Bay, Nipigon and the San Diego projects. The PPAs for five of these projects expired between the end of 2017 and March 31, 2018.
Cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of 2018 was $(1.1) million, slightly lower than the $(2.0) million in the first quarter of 2017. This was the result of lower capital expenditures.
Cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of 2018 was $(45.7) million as compared to $(29.5) million in the year-ago period. The Company issued $92.2 million (US$ equivalent) of Series E convertible debentures and used the proceeds to redeem all of its Series C convertible debentures and most of its Series D convertible debentures, totaling $(88.1) million. The Company also repaid $(32.4) million of term loan and project debt, repurchased $(6.4) million of common shares and $(4.0) million (US$ equivalent) of preferred shares. It also paid $(2.2) million of preferred dividends. In the comparable 2017 period, the Company repaid $(27.4) million of term loan and project debt and paid $(2.1) million of preferred dividends.
For the quarter, the Company had a $3.5 million net increase in cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at March 31, 2018 was $205.1 million, an increase of $6.9 million from the December 31, 2017 level. The Company's unrestricted cash of $82.6 million includes $39.2 million at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $32 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes. The $10.5 million reduction in cash at the parent from the December 31, 2017 level was primarily attributable to the repurchase of $10.4 million of common and preferred shares in March 2018.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 2 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent |
$39.2 |
$49.7 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects |
43.4 |
29.0 | ||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
82.6 |
78.7 | ||||||||
Revolving credit facility |
200.0 |
200.0 | ||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(77.5) |
(80.5) | ||||||||
Availability under revolving credit facility |
122.5 |
119.5 | ||||||||
Total liquidity |
$205.1 |
$198.2 | ||||||||
Excludes restricted cash of: |
$5.7 |
$6.2 | ||||||||
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the first quarter of 2018, the Company repaid $30 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $2.4 million of project-level debt. This is consistent with the Company's plan to repay $90 million of the term loan and amortize $10 million of project debt in 2018. At March 31, 2018, the Company's consolidated debt was $810 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.2 times.
Convertible Debentures
As previously reported, on January 29, 2018, the Company closed the offering (the "Series E Offering") of Cdn$100.0 million of 6.00% Series E convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Series E Debentures"). On February 2, 2018, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option, which resulted in the Company issuing another Cdn$15.0 million of Series E Debentures. The Series E Debentures have a maturity date of January 31, 2025. The conversion rate on the Series E Debentures is approximately 238.0952 common shares per Cdn$1,000 principal amount, representing a conversion price of Cdn$4.20 per common share. Net proceeds from the offering after expenses totaled Cdn$109.1 million.
The Company used the net proceeds from the Series E Offering to redeem, in full, the outstanding principal amount of US$42.5 million of 5.75% Series C convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (which have a maturity date of June 2019) (the "Series C Debentures") and to redeem Cdn$56.2 million, on a pro rata basis, of the outstanding principal amount of the 6.00% Series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (which have a maturity date of December 2019) (the "Series D Debentures"). The redemptions occurred on March 5 and March 7, 2018, respectively. Following the redemptions, the Company has Cdn$24.7 million of Series D Debentures outstanding ($19.2 million on a US$ equivalent basis).
Debt Maturity Profile
As a result of the convertible debenture transactions, the Company has no bullet maturities until December 2019, the maturity date of the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of Series D Debentures. The Series D Debentures are callable at par at any time prior to maturity. There are no bullet maturities in 2020 or 2021. The Company's $200 million revolving credit facility matures in April 2022. The $510 million APLP Holdings term loan has an April 2023 maturity, although it is expected to be more than 80% repaid by the maturity date. The Cdn$115.0 million of Series E Debentures have a January 2025 maturity date.
Re-pricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As previously reported in its April 19, 2018 press release, the Company executed a re-pricing of the APLP Holdings term loan and revolving credit facility, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by 50 basis points, to LIBOR plus 300 basis points. This represented the third re-pricing for these facilities since April 2017, resulting in a cumulative reduction in the spread of 200 basis points. The Company expects to realize, before related transaction costs, $2.1 million of interest cost savings in 2018 and $8.5 million over the remaining terms of the facilities, as a result of the 50 basis point reduction. The combined savings of the three re-pricing transactions are expected to be approximately $41 million over the remaining terms of the facilities. Transaction costs associated with the re-pricing will be included in interest expense in the second quarter of 2018.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
On December 29, 2017, the Company put in place an NCIB for its common and preferred shares and convertible debentures. It did not make any purchases under the NCIB in January or February. In March and April 2018, the Company purchased and canceled approximately 3.5 million common shares at a total cost of $7.4 million, or an average price of $2.10 per share. In March 2018, the Company purchased and canceled 237,500 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, Series 1 at Cdn$15.25 per share and 83,095 shares of the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred, Series 3 at Cdn$17.80 per share, for a total payment of Cdn$5.1 million.
2018 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company is reaffirming its guidance for 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $170 to $185 million. As discussed in the Company's March 1, 2018 year-end 2017 earnings release, when it initiated 2018 guidance, the expected decrease from 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA of $288.8 million is primarily attributable to the impact of PPA expirations in 2017 and 2018 and the non-recurrence of revenues received under the OEFC settlement in 2017. Other factors contributing to lower Project Adjusted EBITDA include maintenance expense associated with a planned gas turbine overhaul at Manchief in the second quarter of 2018 and restart costs for Tunis. The majority of the Tunis costs are being incurred in the first six months of 2018 and a substantial majority will be expensed. The Company's 2018 guidance assumes average water conditions as compared to favorable conditions in 2017. These negative factors are expected to be partially offset by increases at several other projects, including Morris (a higher PJM capacity price) and Frederickson (maintenance outage in 2017).
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The impact of lower Project Adjusted EBITDA on cash provided by operating activities is expected to be mitigated by a $27 million reduction in cash interest payments in 2018 relative to 2017, which is $2 million better than the Company's previous expectation as a result of the recent re-pricing of its term loan and revolver. The reduction in cash interest payments is attributable to a full year benefit from the $166 million of debt repaid in 2017, a partial year benefit from the expected debt repayment of $100 million in 2018, the lower interest rate on the term loan and revolver, and the non-recurrence of the Piedmont interest rate swap termination cost incurred in 2017.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 3 – Bridge of 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities (in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | ||||
2018 Guidance (initiated 3/1/18) |
||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$170 - $185 |
|||
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) |
(2) |
|||
Corporate G&A expense |
(22) |
|||
Cash interest payments |
(45) |
|||
Cash taxes |
(4) |
|||
Other (including changes in working capital) |
- |
|||
Cash provided by operating activities |
$95 - $110 |
|||
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. | ||||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. | ||||
Commercial and Operational Updates
2018-2019 PPA Expirations
The Company has five projects with PPAs that expired in 2018 or are scheduled to expire in 2019.
Naval Station, NTC and North Island (San Diego). As previously reported, the projects ceased operations on February 7, 2018 when the land use agreements with the U.S. Navy that provided the Company the right to use the sites expired. The early termination of the PPAs with San Diego Gas & Electric was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission on March 1, 2018, and the appeal period for that approval has since expired, thus eliminating the risk of any potential liabilities to the Company arising from the early termination. Although the Company has executed new power contracts for all three projects, those contracts are conditioned upon the Company obtaining the right to remain on the Navy sites for the contract term, which appears unlikely. The Company is proceeding with plans to decommission the three projects, which is required by its land use agreements with the Navy, and is in the process of defining the scope of work and timing with the Navy.
Williams Lake (British Columbia). Since April 2, 2018, the project has been operating under a short-term extension of the energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro. The extension is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2019, or September 30, 2019 at the option of BC Hydro. The amended contract is subject to the approval of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), which in early April ordered a written hearing process that commenced recently. If the BCUC has not approved the amended contract within a specified timeframe, either party has the right to terminate the contract.
Kenilworth. In late April 2018, Merck, which is the customer under the Energy Services Agreement (ESA) at Kenilworth, exercised the first of its three one-year renewal options under the contract. The expiration date of the ESA is now September 30, 2019. The economics of the extension are substantially similar to those under the original ESA term.
Tunis Planned Restart
The Company is continuing work to return Tunis to service as a simple-cycle plant and recently gave notice to the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator that it plans to restart operations on July 1, 2018. The estimated $5 to $6 million cost of the restart is being expensed, with the majority of these costs to be incurred in the first six months of 2018. The project has a 15-year PPA that will commence with commercial operation. Under the PPA, Tunis will receive monthly capacity payments and will earn energy revenues for those periods during which it operates.
Manchief Outage
The Company began a major gas turbine outage at its Manchief project in mid-April, which is expected to run through late May. This is similar to the one undertaken in 2015 for the project's other gas turbine. The costs will be expensed. The Company expects the outage to reduce Project Adjusted EBITDA for Manchief by approximately $7 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Maintenance and Capex
There has been no change to the Company's planned maintenance expenses of approximately $34.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $1.4 million for 2018. The modest increase in maintenance expense relative to the 2017 level ($32.6 million) is associated with the Tunis restart work and the Manchief gas turbine outage, partially offset by lower maintenance expense at Frederickson and other projects.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 12 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call and webcast on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10119184 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2019 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | ||||||
March 31, |
December 31, | |||||
2018 |
2017 | |||||
Assets |
||||||
Current assets: |
||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$82.6 |
$78.7 | ||||
Restricted cash |
5.7 |
6.2 | ||||
Accounts receivable |
26.7 |
52.7 | ||||
Current portion of derivative instruments asset |
4.8 |
2.7 | ||||
Inventory |
16.1 |
17.7 | ||||
Prepayments |
6.3 |
6.9 | ||||
Income taxes receivable |
0.8 |
1.0 | ||||
Other current assets |
3.8 |
3.1 | ||||
Total current assets |
146.8 |
169.0 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
585.8 |
602.3 | ||||
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
169.4 |
163.7 | ||||
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
178.5 |
191.2 | ||||
Goodwill |
21.4 |
21.3 | ||||
Derivative instruments asset |
3.4 |
2.8 | ||||
Other assets |
7.8 |
8.5 | ||||
Total assets |
$1,113.1 |
$1,158.8 | ||||
Liabilities |
||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||
Accounts payable |
$5.7 |
$2.2 | ||||
Accrued interest |
3.7 |
0.3 | ||||
Other accrued liabilities |
16.4 |
25.5 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
83.6 |
99.5 | ||||
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
6.4 |
4.4 | ||||
Other current liabilities |
0.3 |
1.0 | ||||
Total current liabilities |
116.1 |
132.9 | ||||
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs |
597.1 |
616.3 | ||||
Convertible debentures, net of discount and unamortized deferred financing costs |
98.9 |
105.4 | ||||
Derivative instruments liability |
18.0 |
19.9 | ||||
Deferred income taxes |
14.3 |
11.7 | ||||
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
23.3 |
24.1 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities |
50.8 |
51.7 | ||||
Total liabilities |
$918.5 |
$962.0 | ||||
Equity |
||||||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 112,978,994 and 115,211,976 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively |
1,269.0 |
1,274.8 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(139.1) |
(134.8) | ||||
Retained deficit |
(1,142.6) |
(1,158.4) | ||||
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
(12.7) |
(18.4) | ||||
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
207.3 |
215.2 | ||||
Total equity |
194.6 |
196.8 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,113.1 |
$1,158.8 | ||||
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||
Three months ended |
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March 31, |
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2018 |
2017 |
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Project revenue: |
|||||||||||
Energy sales |
$38.4 |
$37.1 |
|||||||||
Energy capacity revenue |
20.1 |
19.5 |
|||||||||
Other |
21.5 |
41.8 |
|||||||||
80.0 |
98.4 |
||||||||||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
22.2 |
28.9 |
|||||||||
Operations and maintenance |
21.2 |
20.4 |
|||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
23.8 |
29.5 |
|||||||||
67.2 |
78.8 |
||||||||||
Project other income: |
|||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
3.8 |
(1.2) |
|||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
12.3 |
9.0 |
|||||||||
Interest, net |
(0.6) |
(2.2) |
|||||||||
Other income, net |
- |
0.1 |
|||||||||
15.5 |
5.7 |
||||||||||
Project income |
28.3 |
25.3 |
|||||||||
Administrative and other expenses: |
|||||||||||
Administration |
6.0 |
6.4 |
|||||||||
Interest expense, net |
15.1 |
17.3 |
|||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(8.2) |
2.5 |
|||||||||
Other income, net |
(2.0) |
- |
|||||||||
10.9 |
26.2 |
||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes |
17.4 |
(0.9) |
|||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
3.2 |
(0.3) |
|||||||||
Net income (loss) |
14.2 |
(0.6) |
|||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(1.7) |
2.1 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$15.9 |
($2.7) |
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Net income (loss) per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation: |
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Basic |
$0.14 |
($0.02) |
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Diluted |
$0.12 |
($0.02) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
114.8 |
114.8 |
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Diluted |
137.5 |
114.8 |
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2018 |
2017 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$14.2 |
($0.6) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
23.8 |
29.5 | |
Stock-based compensation |
0.5 |
0.4 | |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(12.3) |
(9.0) | |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
6.6 |
3.7 | |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(8.0) |
2.5 | |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(3.8) |
1.2 | |
Change in fair value of convertible debenture conversion option derivative |
(2.1) |
- | |
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs |
3.4 |
2.7 | |
Change in deferred income taxes |
2.2 |
(1.2) | |
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
26.1 |
0.2 | |
Inventory |
1.6 |
(0.1) | |
Prepayments and other assets |
0.8 |
(3.2) | |
Accounts payable |
3.2 |
(0.4) | |
Accruals and other liabilities |
(5.9) |
8.4 | |
Cash provided by operating activities |
50.3 |
34.1 | |
Cash used in investing activities: |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(1.1) |
(2.0) | |
Cash used in investing activities |
(1.1) |
(2.0) | |
Cash used in financing activities: |
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Proceeds from convertible debenture issuance |
92.2 |
- | |
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(88.1) |
- | |
Common share repurchases |
(6.4) |
- | |
Preferred share repurchases |
(4.0) |
- | |
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(32.4) |
(27.4) | |
Deferred financing costs |
(4.8) |
- | |
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(2.2) |
(2.1) | |
Cash used in financing activities: |
(45.7) |
(29.5) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
3.5 |
2.6 | |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
84.8 |
98.8 | |
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$88.3 |
$101.4 | |
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$8.6 |
$13.1 | |
Income taxes paid, net |
$1.0 |
$0.9 | |
Accruals for construction in progress |
$0.3 |
- |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net loss on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 7 below.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects can be found in the first quarter 2018 presentation on the Company's website.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project also can be found in the first quarter 2018 presentation on the Company's website.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Reconciliation of Net income to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended | ||
2018 |
2017 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$15.9 |
($2.7) |
Net (loss) income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
(1.7) |
2.1 |
Net income (loss) |
$14.2 |
($0.6) |
Income tax expense (benefit) |
3.2 |
(0.3) |
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes |
17.4 |
(0.9) |
Administration |
6.0 |
6.4 |
Interest expense, net |
15.1 |
17.3 |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(8.2) |
2.5 |
Other income, net |
(2.0) |
- |
Project income |
$28.3 |
$25.3 |
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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Depreciation and amortization |
$27.9 |
$34.9 |
Interest expense, net |
1.0 |
2.4 |
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(3.8) |
1.2 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$53.4 |
$63.8 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced effective today a repricing of the $510 million senior secured term loan ("term loan") and $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("revolver") at its APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings") subsidiary, via a group of arranging banks led by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC. The interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver was reduced by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 300 basis points. The LIBOR floor remains at 1.00%. This repricing is the third for these facilities; since the original financing in April 2016, the spread has been reduced a total of 200 basis points, from LIBOR plus 500 basis points to LIBOR plus 300.
The Company is permitted to prepay the term loan in the first six months following this transaction at a 1% premium. Following the six-month period, prepayment is permitted at par. The mandatory 1% annual amortization and cash sweep provisions of the term loan are unchanged.
As a result of this repricing, the Company expects to realize interest cost savings in 2018 of approximately $2.1 million, before transaction-related costs. Cumulative savings through the maturity dates of the term loan (April 2023) and revolver (April 2022) are estimated to be approximately $8.5 million. The combined savings of the three repricing transactions is expected to be approximately $41.1 million over the terms of the facilities.
The Company expects to record fees related to this transaction in the second quarter of 2018 similar to those recorded on the most repricing transaction in October 2017.
"We are pleased to have achieved another reduction in the cost of our term loan and revolver, which will benefit our cash flow through the maturity dates of both facilities," said Terrence Ronan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Power. "The tighter spread was the result of continued strong credit market conditions and our progress to date in reducing our leverage. We expect to repay another $100 million of debt in 2018."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2018 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, May 3, 2018. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of May 3. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay / Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10119184 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2018 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Highlights
Recent Developments
2018 Guidance and Outlook
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation of $(41.1) million for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased from $(6.6) million in the year-ago period, primarily because of increased non-cash impairment expense and interest rate swap termination costs, partially offset by higher gross margins at Kapuskasing and North Bay (as discussed on page 2), higher water flows at Curtis Palmer, and revenues related to the OEFC Settlement (as discussed on page 3). Project Adjusted EBITDA, which does not include impairment expense or interest expense, increased to $62.2 million from $42.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, primarily due to increases at Kapuskasing, North Bay, Curtis Palmer and several other projects. Cash provided by operating activities increased to $31.3 million from $20.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.
"Our 2017 results for Project Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Cash Flow exceeded our guidance and expectations, mostly due to continued strong water flows at Curtis Palmer and the cost savings we have been able to achieve in Ontario," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We ended the fourth quarter with liquidity of $198 million, including approximately $40 million of discretionary cash, after paying off $54.6 million of Piedmont debt in October, ten months ahead of its maturity. For the full year, we reduced debt by approximately $166 million and ended the year with substantially lower leverage than a few years ago. During the fourth quarter, as we previously reported, we executed a second successful repricing of our term loan and revolving credit facility, and we executed an agreement to extend the maturity date of our corporate revolver by one year to April 2022. In January, we issued a new seven-year convertible debenture that allows us to redeem the majority of our existing 2019 convertible debt maturities."
Mr. Moore continued, "Heading into 2018, we have lower debt levels, an improved debt maturity profile, a higher credit rating and stable liquidity. We intend to pay down another $100 million of debt this year. We will continue to take a rational approach to capital allocation, remaining committed to our delevering goals while allocating available cash to growth, security repurchases when they are at a compelling price to value, and discretionary debt repayment."
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended |
Twelve months ended | |||||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||||
Financial Highlights |
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Project revenue |
$100.0 |
$93.4 |
$431.0 |
$399.2 | ||||||||
Project (loss) income |
(39.7) |
13.3 |
(47.4) |
10.1 | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(41.1) |
(6.6) |
(98.6) |
(122.4) | ||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
31.3 |
20.4 |
169.2 |
112.3 | ||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
62.2 |
42.3 |
288.8 |
202.2 | ||||||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 15 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net loss. | ||||||||||||
Financial Results
Results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017 were significantly affected by changes to the operational and contractual status of the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon projects in Ontario, which commenced in January 2017, and the settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation in April 2017 (the "OEFC Settlement"). In addition, the Company recorded significant impairments on several of its projects in the second, third and fourth quarters of the year, which affected project income and net income, although not cash flow or Project Adjusted EBITDA. These developments are discussed below.
Enhanced Dispatch Contracts
As previously reported, since the beginning of 2017, the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon projects have been under enhanced dispatch contracts that provide fixed monthly payments but do not require the projects to generate power. As a result, they have been in a non-operational state, which has resulted in operating and fuel cost savings relative to 2016, when the projects were operating and Kapuskasing and North Bay were purchasing gas under an above-market contract that expired at year-end 2016. The revenues received under these contracts were $2.8 million and $19.4 million lower in the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively, than in the comparable year-ago periods, but this decrease was more than offset by lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses.
In 2017, the Company accelerated depreciation at Kapuskasing and North Bay property, plant and equipment in order to fully depreciate both projects by year end 2017, the expiration date of the enhanced dispatch contracts. The increased depreciation was $5.2 million and $27.4 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively. However, this increased depreciation expense was mostly offset by lower amortization expense of $26.3 million, primarily because the Company had accelerated amortization of the intangible assets (PPAs) for both projects in the fourth quarter of 2016.
OEFC Settlement
In April 2017, the OEFC agreed to pay the Company a total of approximately Cdn$36.4 million in settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute, which was related to power sold to the OEFC under the PPAs for the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Tunis projects. A subsequent adjustment increased this amount to approximately Cdn$37.8 million. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded Cdn$3.8 million of revenue related to the OEFC settlement. The benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA from the OEFC Settlement was US$28.6 million for the full year 2017, including $3.0 million recorded in the fourth quarter.
Impairment of Goodwill, Long-Lived Assets and Equity Investments
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded event-driven impairments of its equity investment in Frederickson and its Williams Lake project (consolidated). Also in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company conducted its annual impairment test of goodwill and long-lived assets. As a result of that test, it recorded an impairment of goodwill at its Curtis Palmer project.
The Company owns a 50.15% interest in Frederickson, which is a gas-fired project that operates under three PPAs that expire in August 2022. As an equity-owned project, it is not reviewed as part of the Company's annual assessment but only in response to a triggering event. Although declining power prices have been observed for several years, in the Company's most recent long-term forecast completed in December 2017, it identified a significant decrease in the long-term outlook for power prices for the region. The Company performed an analysis of the value of the project on the assumption that it operates as a merchant facility after the PPAs expire. The decline in the long-term price forecast had a significant negative impact on the estimated discounted cash flows of Frederickson post-PPA, which the Company views as other than temporary. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $28.3 million impairment of the $108.3 million carrying value of its investment. The impairment was included in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates. The Company continues to see value for the project post-PPA because of planned large coal plant retirements and strong population growth in the region.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $29.1 million impairment of the $40.0 million carrying value of long-lived assets at its Williams Lake project. This was based on an assessment of the cash flows under the short-term contract extension recently executed for Williams Lake as well as a probability-weighted evaluation of expected cash flows under a long-term extension.
In conducting the annual impairment assessment for its consolidated projects, the Company determined that there had been a decline in the long-term power price forecast for its Curtis Palmer project for the period beyond the expiration of the project's existing PPA. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $14.7 million impairment of goodwill at Curtis Palmer, which reduced the carrying value of the project's goodwill to $14.4 million.
As previously reported, in the third quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $57.3 million impairment of long-lived assets at its three San Diego projects, based on the expectation that they would not continue to operate beyond the expiration of the agreements with the U.S. Navy that provided the Company with the right to use the property. On February 7, 2018, the Company ceased operations at all three projects.
Also as previously reported, in the second quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $47.1 million impairment of its equity investment in Chambers and a $10.6 million full impairment of its equity investment in Selkirk. In November 2017, the Company sold its 17.7% interest in Selkirk to the majority partner for $1.0 million. The Company recorded a $1.0 million gain on sale in the fourth quarter of 2017, which was included in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates.
Total impairment expense for 2017 was $187.1 million, including $86.0 million included in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates. This expense reduced both Project income and Net income, but did not affect cash provided by operating activities or Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $(41.1) million as compared to $(6.6) million in the fourth quarter of 2016. The $34.5 million increase in net loss was the result of a $70.9 million increase in impairment expense, as discussed previously, a $9.9 million adverse change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash), and $5.1 million of higher interest expense, primarily attributable to the $9.4 million cost of terminating the interest rate swap at Piedmont when that project's debt was redeemed in October 2017. These negative factors were partially offset by increased gross margin and lower operation and maintenance expense at Kapuskasing and North Bay, due to the revised contractual and operational arrangements discussed previously, higher gross margin at Curtis Palmer due to higher water flows, OEFC Settlement revenues, lower depreciation and amortization expense, and an increased tax benefit.
Project loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $(39.7) million as compared to project income of $13.3 million in the year-ago period. The $53.0 million reduction from income to loss was primarily attributable to increased impairment expense, an adverse change in the fair value of derivatives, and the interest rate swap termination cost at Piedmont. These negative factors were partially offset by higher gross margins and lower operating expenses at Kapuskasing and North Bay, the final OEFC Settlement revenues, higher revenues at Curtis Palmer due to higher water flows, and lower depreciation and amortization expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $62.2 million, an increase of $19.9 million from $42.3 million in the year-ago period. The primary drivers were the favorable impact on gross margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $13.5 million), OEFC Settlement revenues ($3.0 million), higher water flows at Curtis Palmer ($2.6 million), and modest increases at Oxnard, Orlando and other projects. These positive factors were partially offset by a $2.0 million decrease at Kenilworth, which benefited from a gas settlement in the prior period, and more modest decreases at several other projects. During the quarter, the Canadian dollar depreciated modestly relative to the year-ago period. This had a non-cash translation benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.3 million.
Cash provided by operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2017 of $31.3 million increased $10.9 million from $20.4 million a year ago. Factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed, receipt of OEFC Settlement revenues, and higher water flows at Curtis Palmer.
Significant uses of the $31.3 million of cash provided by operating activities included $22.7 million of term loan amortization, $2.4 million of project debt amortization and $2.2 million of preferred dividend payments.
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $(98.6) million as compared to $(122.4) million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The $23.8 million reduction in loss was the result of several positive factors, including increased revenues of $31.8 million (primarily the result of the OEFC Settlement, increased water flows at Curtis Palmer, higher steam revenues at the San Diego projects, and higher revenues at Morris, which had an extended planned outage in 2016, partially offset by lower revenues under the enhanced dispatch contracts), lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses totaling $60.5 million (primarily the result of the enhanced dispatch contracts and expiration of an above-market gas supply contract in Ontario, and the non-recurrence of the extended planned outage at Morris in 2016), and a $33.5 million reduction in corporate and project interest expense (due to a $31.4 million write-off of deferred financing costs in 2016 and lower debt levels). The Company also had an increased tax benefit. These positive factors were partially offset by a $101.2 million increase in impairment expense, as previously discussed, and a $35.8 million negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash),
Project loss for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $(47.4) million as compared to project income of $10.1 million in 2016. The $57.5 million reduction from income to loss was primarily attributable to the impairment charges recorded for the Company's consolidated and equity owned projects and the negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments, partially offset by increased revenues and lower fuel and operations and maintenance expense, as discussed previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $288.8 million, an increase of $86.6 million from $202.2 million in the year-ago period. The primary drivers of the increase were the favorable impact on gross margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $41.6 million), the OEFC Settlement ($28.6 million), increased water flows at Curtis Palmer ($12.6 million), and more modest increases at Orlando ($4.6 million, due to the settlement of favorable fuel swaps), Morris ($4.0 million, mostly due to the extended planned outage in 2016), and several other projects. These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Mamquam (-$3.2 million, due to lower water flows in the first, second and fourth quarters of 2017 compared to a record year in 2016, and a forced outage in the second quarter of 2017), Frederickson (-$2.1 million, due to higher planned maintenance expense in the second quarter of 2017), and Calstock (-$1.8 million, due to lower waste heat and higher fuel prices). During 2017, the Canadian dollar depreciated slightly relative to 2016. This had a non-cash translation benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $3.0 million.
Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 of $169.2 million increased $56.9 million from $112.3 million a year ago. The 2017 period included approximately $26.6 million of cash collected under the OEFC Settlement, most of which occurred in the second quarter. (Another $2.0 million recorded in 2017 revenue was collected in early 2018.) Other factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed, lower operation and maintenance expense, and higher water flows at Curtis Palmer. These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Mamquam, Frederickson and Kenilworth, for reasons previously discussed. In addition, cash provided by operating activities was reduced $24.3 million from the year-ago period due to changes in working capital, primarily due to the timing of revenue receipts at Kapuskasing, Nipigon and North Bay ($10.5 million) and a decrease in prepaids, supplies and other assets ($3.4 million).
Significant uses of the $169.2 million of cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2017 included $165.9 million of debt repayment and $8.7 million of preferred dividend payments. The Company also used $5.3 million of cash for capital expenditures, primarily for the upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris in the second quarter of 2017, and $3.1 million of cash for the repurchase of preferred shares in the third quarter of 2017.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at December 31, 2017 was $198.2 million, a decrease of $51.6 million from the September 30, 2017 level. The decrease consisted of a $43.7 million decrease in unrestricted cash and a $7.9 million decrease in revolver availability. The reduction in liquidity was primarily attributable to the redemption of Piedmont project debt in full in October 2017, including accrued interest and swap termination costs, and the need to post a project-level letter of credit. Total use of liquidity for this purpose was $75.8 million.
The Company's unrestricted cash of $78.7 million includes $49.7 million at the parent, of which the Company considers slightly more than $40 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 2 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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Dec 31, 2017 |
Sep 30, 2017 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent |
$49.7 |
$100.1 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects |
29.0 |
22.3 | ||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
78.7 |
122.4 | ||||||||
Revolving credit facility |
200.0 |
200.0 | ||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(80.5) |
(72.6) | ||||||||
Availability under revolving credit facility |
119.5 |
127.4 | ||||||||
Total liquidity |
$198.2 |
$249.8 | ||||||||
Excludes restricted cash of: |
6.2 |
12.5 | ||||||||
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company repaid $22.7 million of the APLP Holdings term loan, repaid $54.6 million of remaining project debt at Piedmont, and amortized $2.4 million of project-level debt. For the full year, the Company repaid $100 million of the term loan and repaid or amortized $66 million of project-level debt, including Piedmont. At December 31, 2017, the Company's consolidated debt was $846 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.3 times. The improvement in the leverage ratio from 3.8 times at September 30, 2017 was primarily attributable to the positive impacts on EBITDA of the OEFC Settlement payments and the enhanced dispatch contracts combined with the continued reduction in debt, including at Piedmont.
Convertible Debentures
On January 29, 2018, the Company closed the offering of Cdn$100.0 million of Series E convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Series E debentures"). On February 2, 2018, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option, which resulted in the Company issuing another Cdn$15.0 million of Series E debentures. The Series E debentures, which carry a 6.00% interest rate, have a maturity date of January 31, 2025. The conversion rate on the Series E debentures is approximately 238.0952 common shares per Cdn$1,000 principal amount, representing a conversion price of Cdn$4.20 per common share. Net proceeds from the offering after expenses totaled Cdn$109.1 million.
The Company used the net proceeds from the Series E offering to redeem, in full, the outstanding principal amount of US$42.5 million of Series C debentures (which have a maturity date of June 2019) and to redeem Cdn$56.2 million, on a pro rata basis, of the outstanding principal amount of the Series D debentures (which have a maturity date of December 2019). The redemptions will occur on March 5 and March 7, 2018, respectively. Following the redemptions, the Company will have Cdn$24.7 million of Series D debentures outstanding.
Debt Maturity Profile
Following the issuance of the Series E debentures, the redemption of the Series C debentures in full and the partial redemption of the Series D debentures, the Company will have no bullet maturities until December 2019, the maturity date of the remaining Cdn$24.7 million of Series D debentures. The Series D debentures are callable at par at any time prior to maturity. There are no bullet maturities in 2020 or 2021. In October 2017, the Company extended the maturity date of its $200 million revolving credit facility by one year, to April 2022. The $540 million APLP Holdings term loan has an April 2023 maturity, although it is expected to be more than 80% repaid by the maturity date. As previously noted, the Company has Cdn$115.0 million of Series E debentures maturing in January 2025.
Repricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As previously reported, in October 2017 the Company executed a repricing of the APLP Holdings term loan and revolving credit facility, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by 75 basis points, to LIBOR plus 350 basis points. This represented the second repricing for these facilities in 2017, resulting in a cumulative reduction in the spread of 150 basis points. The combined savings of both repricing transactions is expected to be approximately $33 million over the terms of the facilities. Transaction costs associated with the repricing were included in interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") that the Company had put in place in December 2016 expired on December 28, 2017. Amounts repurchased under this NCIB totaled 93,391 common shares at an average price of $2.36 per share, 250,000 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred (Series I issue) at Cdn$15.50 per share for a total payment of Cdn$3.9 million, and a nominal amount of convertible debentures (less than Cdn$100,000). There were no purchases under this NCIB in the fourth quarter of 2017.
On December 29, 2017, the Company put in place a new NCIB for common shares, preferred shares and convertible unsecured subordinated debentures. Details of this program can be found in the Company's December 20, 2017 press release.
2018 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has initiated guidance for 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $170 to $185 million. The expected decrease from the 2017 level of $288.8 million is primarily attributable to the impact of PPA expirations in 2017 and 2018 and the non-recurrence of revenues received under the OEFC settlement in 2017. These factors account for approximately $105 million of the expected decrease, consistent with disclosures made in the Company's third quarter 2017 financial results presentation. Other factors contributing to lower Project Adjusted EBITDA include maintenance expense associated with a planned gas turbine overhaul at Manchief in the second quarter of 2018 and restart costs for Tunis. The majority of the Tunis costs are being incurred in 2018 and a substantial majority will be expensed. The Company's 2018 guidance assumes average water conditions as compared to favorable conditions in 2017. These negative factors are expected to be partially offset by increases at several other projects, including Morris (higher PJM capacity prices) and Frederickson (maintenance outage in 2017).
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil. The impact of lower Project Adjusted EBITDA on cash provided by operating activities is expected to be mitigated by lower cash interest payments in 2018 relative to 2017. The expected $25 million reduction in cash interest payments is attributable to a full year benefit from the $166 million of debt repaid in 2017, a partial year benefit from the expected debt repayment of $100 million in 2018, the lower interest rate on the term loan and revolver, and the non-recurrence of the Piedmont interest rate swap termination cost.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 3 – Bridge of 2018 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities (in millions of U.S. dollars) Unaudited | |||||
2018 Guidance (as of 3/1/18) |
2017 Actual |
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Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$170 - $185 |
$288.8 |
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Adjustment for equity method projects(1) |
(2) |
(6.4) |
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Corporate G&A expense |
(22) |
(23.6) |
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Cash interest payments |
(47) |
(72.0) |
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Cash taxes |
(4) |
(4.4) |
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Other (including changes in working capital) |
- |
(13.2) |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
$95 - $110 |
$169.2 |
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Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. |
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(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. |
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Other Financial Updates
Update on 2017-2018 PPA Expirations
As previously disclosed, the Company has seven projects with PPAs (or lease agreements, in the case of the San Diego projects) that are scheduled to expire (or have expired) between year end 2017 and September 2018.
Kapuskasing and North Bay (Ontario). The enhanced dispatch contracts for both projects expired on December 31, 2017 and were not extended or renewed. Both projects are in a non-operational status, though the Company does not plan to decommission either at this time.
Naval Station, NTC and North Island (San Diego). The projects ceased operations on February 7, 2018 when the agreements with the U.S. Navy that provided the Company the right to use the sites expired. As a result, the projects are no longer selling power to San Diego Gas & Electric ("SDG&E") under their respective PPAs. Although the Company remains in communication with the Navy regarding alternate paths to site control for one or more of the projects, the paths are challenging and the outcome is uncertain. The Company is also preparing estimates for the scope and timing of decommissioning the three sites. On March 1, 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") approved the seven-year Power Purchase Tolling Agreements with SDG&E for Naval Station and North Island (initially disclosed in the Company's August 1, 2017 press release), Resource Adequacy agreements for all three projects, and early termination of the existing PPAs. The CPUC decision is subject to a 30-day appeal period. However, operation of the projects continues to be subject to the Company obtaining site control.
Williams Lake (British Columbia). In December 2017, the Company executed an amendment to and extension of the existing energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro, which was scheduled to expire on April 1, 2018. The amended contract is subject to approval of the BC Utilities Commission. The extension covers the period from April 2, 2018 to June 30, 2019, or September 30, 2019 at the option of BC Hydro. The Company will not upgrade the facility or burn rail ties during the extension period. The purpose of the extension is to bridge to the outcome of BC Hydro's integrated resource plan (IRP) in the second or third quarter of 2019, which will determine the role of biomass in the utility's long-term energy needs. The outcome of the IRP is expected to have a major impact on the Company's ability to operate Williams Lake over the longer term.
Kenilworth (New Jersey). The PPA with Merck is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2018, though there are provisions for a series of short-term extensions at Merck's option. The Company is exploring short- and long-term alternatives with Merck.
Nipigon (Ontario). Since January 2017, Nipigon has been under an enhanced dispatch contract with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator ("IESO"). During this time, the PPA for the project, which has an expiration date of December 2022, has been suspended. In December 2017, the Company entered into a long-term enhanced dispatch contract with the IESO for Nipigon for the period November 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022. As a result, the PPA will be terminated effective October 31, 2018. The long-term enhanced dispatch contract provides for Nipigon to receive monthly capacity-type payments based on the original PPA, with adjustment for operational savings that will be shared with the IESO. In addition, the project will function as a market participant and earn energy revenues for those periods during which it operates. In 2018, the Company will accelerate amortization of the remaining $18.3 million of intangible PPA asset through October 31, 2018.
Tunis Planned Restart
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company commenced work on returning Tunis to service as a simple-cycle plant with a targeted commercial operation date of the third quarter of 2018. Most of the estimated $5 to $6 million cost will be incurred in 2018 and a substantial majority is expected to be expensed. The project has a 15-year PPA that will commence with commercial operation. Under the PPA, Tunis will receive monthly capacity payments and will earn energy revenues for those periods during which it operates.
Maintenance and Capex
Including its share of equity-owned projects, the Company incurred maintenance expenses of $32.6 million and capital expenditures of $5.5 million in 2017. The majority of the capital expenditures ($4.9 million) was incurred in the first nine months of 2017 and was related to the upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris, which was completed in the second quarter of 2017.
For 2018, the Company expects to incur maintenance expenses of approximately $34.8 million and capital expenditures of approximately $1.4 million. The modest increase in maintenance expense relative to 2017 is associated with the Tunis restart work and the Manchief gas turbine outage, partially offset by lower maintenance expense at Frederickson and other projects.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 15 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 2, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10117040 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term PPAs that have expiration dates ranging from 2018 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business strategy to increase the intrinsic value of the Company on a per-share basis through disciplined management of its balance sheet and cost structure and investment of its discretionary cash in a combination of organic and external growth projects, acquisitions, and repurchases of debt and equity securities; the Company's ability to enter into new PPAs on favorable terms or at all after the expiration of existing agreements, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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December 31, |
December 31, | |
2017 |
2016 | |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$78.7 |
$85.6 |
Restricted cash |
6.2 |
13.3 |
Accounts receivable |
52.7 |
37.3 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset |
2.7 |
4.0 |
Inventory |
17.7 |
16.0 |
Prepayments |
6.9 |
5.9 |
Income taxes receivable |
1.0 |
- |
Other current assets |
3.1 |
2.8 |
Total current assets |
169.0 |
164.9 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
602.3 |
733.2 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
163.7 |
266.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
191.2 |
246.2 |
Goodwill |
21.3 |
36.0 |
Derivative instruments asset |
2.8 |
4.6 |
Other assets |
8.5 |
5.1 |
Total assets |
$1,158.8 |
$1,456.8 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$2.2 |
$4.5 |
Accrued interest |
0.3 |
0.7 |
Other accrued liabilities |
25.5 |
24.4 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
99.5 |
111.9 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
4.4 |
7.6 |
Other current liabilities |
1.0 |
1.8 |
Total current liabilities |
132.9 |
150.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs |
616.3 |
749.2 |
Convertible debentures, net of unamortized deferred financing costs |
105.4 |
100.4 |
Derivative instruments liability |
19.9 |
21.3 |
Deferred income taxes |
11.7 |
68.3 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
24.1 |
25.3 |
Other long-term liabilities |
51.7 |
55.5 |
Total liabilities |
$962.0 |
$1,170.9 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 115,211,976 and 114,649,888 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively |
1,274.8 |
1,272.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(134.8) |
(148.5) |
Retained deficit |
(1,158.4) |
(1,059.8) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
(18.4) |
64.6 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
215.2 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
196.8 |
285.9 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,158.8 |
$1,456.8 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||
Quarterly Results Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended |
Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||
Project revenue: |
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Energy sales |
$35.3 |
$45.8 |
$148.9 |
$184.2 | ||
Energy capacity revenue |
20.1 |
28.7 |
105.8 |
141.9 | ||
Other |
44.6 |
18.9 |
176.3 |
73.1 | ||
100.0 |
93.4 |
431.0 |
399.2 | |||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
27.2 |
38.7 |
106.3 |
149.5 | ||
Operations and maintenance |
24.4 |
25.8 |
87.8 |
105.2 | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
22.7 |
37.9 |
113.1 |
113.5 | ||
74.2 |
102.4 |
307.2 |
368.2 | |||
Project other income: |
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Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
7.9 |
17.8 |
2.1 |
37.9 | ||
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
(18.7) |
8.0 |
(54.8) |
35.9 | ||
Interest expense, net |
(10.8) |
(2.3) |
(17.5) |
(9.2) | ||
Impairment |
(43.9) |
(1.2) |
(101.1) |
(85.9) | ||
Other income, net |
0.1 |
- |
0.1 |
0.4 | ||
(65.4) |
22.3 |
(171.2) |
(20.9) | |||
Project (loss) income |
(39.7) |
13.3 |
(47.4) |
10.1 | ||
Administrative and other expenses: |
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Administration |
6.0 |
5.0 |
23.6 |
22.6 | ||
Interest expense, net |
14.7 |
18.1 |
64.2 |
106.0 | ||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(1.4) |
(5.1) |
16.3 |
13.9 | ||
Other expense, net |
(0.4) |
- |
(0.4) |
(3.9) | ||
18.9 |
18.1 |
103.7 |
138.6 | |||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(58.6) |
(4.8) |
(151.1) |
(128.5) | ||
Income tax benefit |
(19.7) |
(0.4) |
(58.1) |
(14.6) | ||
Net loss |
(38.9) |
(4.4) |
(93.0) |
(113.9) | ||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.2 |
2.2 |
5.6 |
8.5 | ||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($41.1) |
($6.6) |
($98.6) |
($122.4) | ||
Net loss per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation: | ||||||
Basic |
($0.36) |
($0.06) |
($0.86) |
($1.02) | ||
Diluted |
(0.36) |
(0.06) |
(0.86) |
(1.02) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
115.2 |
115.5 |
115.1 |
119.5 | ||
Diluted |
115.2 |
115.5 |
115.1 |
119.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||
2017 |
2016 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net loss |
($93.0) |
($113.9) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
113.1 |
113.5 | ||
Loss (gain) on sale of assets |
0.1 |
- | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
- |
(3.7) | ||
Stock-based compensation |
2.1 |
1.8 | ||
Long-lived asset and goodwill impairment |
101.1 |
85.9 | ||
Equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated affiliates |
54.8 |
(35.9) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
47.3 |
55.3 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss |
15.2 |
13.8 | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(2.1) |
(37.9) | ||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs |
10.8 |
44.6 | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(62.2) |
(17.5) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
(15.4) |
2.3 | ||
Inventory |
(1.6) |
0.9 | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
0.4 |
5.4 | ||
Accounts payable |
(0.9) |
(0.2) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
(0.5) |
(2.1) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
169.2 |
112.3 | ||
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities: |
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Change in restricted cash |
7.1 |
1.9 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net |
1.0 |
- | ||
Reimbursement of costs for third-party construction project |
- |
4.8 | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(5.3) |
(7.2) | ||
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
2.8 |
(0.5) | ||
Cash used in financing activities: |
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Proceeds from term loan facility, net of discount |
- |
679.0 | ||
Common share repurchases |
(0.2) |
(19.5) | ||
Preferred share repurchases |
(3.1) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(165.9) |
(544.4) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
- |
(188.5) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
(0.3) |
(16.2) | ||
Cash payments for vested LTIP units withheld for taxes |
(0.7) |
(0.5) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(8.7) |
(8.5) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
(178.9) |
(98.6) | ||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(6.9) |
13.2 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
85.6 |
72.4 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$78.7 |
$85.6 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$72.0 |
$70.7 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$4.4 |
$3.5 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$1.2 |
$1.2 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net loss on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 7 below.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects can be found in the fourth quarter and year end 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project also can be found in the fourth quarter and year end 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Reconciliation of Net loss to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended |
Twelve months ended | |||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($41.1) |
($6.6) |
($98.6) |
($122.4) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.2 |
2.2 |
5.6 |
8.5 | ||||||
Net loss |
($38.9) |
($4.4) |
($93.0) |
($113.9) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(19.7) |
(0.4) |
(58.1) |
(14.6) | ||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(58.6) |
(4.8) |
(151.1) |
(128.5) | ||||||
Administration |
6.0 |
5.0 |
23.6 |
22.6 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
14.7 |
18.1 |
64.2 |
106.0 | ||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(1.4) |
(5.1) |
16.3 |
13.9 | ||||||
Other income, net |
(0.4) |
- |
(0.4) |
(3.9) | ||||||
Project (loss) income |
($39.7) |
$13.3 |
($47.4) |
$10.1 | ||||||
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$27.6 |
$42.7 |
$133.2 |
$133.5 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
11.2 |
2.7 |
19.2 |
10.9 | ||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(7.9) |
(17.8) |
(2.1) |
(37.9) | ||||||
Other income, net |
(58.8) |
0.1 |
(1.2) |
(0.3) | ||||||
Impairment |
129.8 |
1.2 |
187.1 |
85.9 | ||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$62.2 |
$42.3 |
$288.8 |
$202.2 | ||||||
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.314734 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on March 30, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2018.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2018 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.28%, which will be payable June 29, 2018.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on February 28, 2018 to be 5.28%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 1.10%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is an independent power producer that owns power generation assets in nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The generation projects sell electricity and steam to investment-grade utilities and other creditworthy large customers predominantly under long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that have expiration dates ranging from 2018 to 2037. The Company seeks to minimize its exposure to commodity prices through provisions in the contracts, fuel supply agreements and hedging arrangements. The projects are diversified by geography, fuel type, technology, dispatch profile and offtaker (customer). The majority of the projects in operation are 100% owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. The Company has expertise in operating most fuel types, including gas, hydro, and biomass, and it owns a 40% interest in one coal project.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") issued a redemption notice on February 2, 2018 to redeem, on March 7, 2018, the aggregate principal amount of Cdn$56,240,906 of the Cdn$80,978,000 of its then outstanding 6.00% series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "Series D Debentures"), on a pro rata basis. The record date for the partial redemption has been set as the close of business on March 6, 2018 and the Series D Debentures will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on a post-redemption basis as of the opening of business on March 5, 2018.
On redemption, holders of the Series D Debentures will receive Cdn$1,011 for each Cdn$1,000 principal amount of Series D Debentures so redeemed, being the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the date of the redemption (the "Redemption Price"). The Series D Debentures are represented by a global debenture certificate registered to CDS & Co. Consequently, beneficial holders of the Series D Debentures redeemed need not take any action in order to receive the Redemption Price.
The Company also issued a redemption notice on January 29, 2018 to redeem, on March 5, 2018, the aggregate principal amount of US$42,532,000 of the US$42,532,000 of its then outstanding 5.75% series C convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due June 30, 2019 (the "Series C Debentures").
This press release was issued at the request of the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information on the redemption of the Series C Debentures and Series D Debentures, please refer to the Company's Form 8-K dated January 29, 2018 available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws (referred to as "forward-looking statements"). These statements can generally be identified by the use of the words "outlook," "objective," "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "plans," "continue" or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking statements reflect Atlantic Power's current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this news release. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the filings Atlantic Power makes from time to time with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators. Atlantic Power's business is both competitive and subject to various risks. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what Atlantic Power believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Therefore, investors are urged not to place undue reliance on Atlantic Power's forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, Atlantic Power assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, March 1, 2018. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of March 1. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 2, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10117040 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-two power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019. Eighteen of the power generation projects are majority-owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today the closing of its public offering, on a bought deal basis, in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the United States, of Cdn$100 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due January 31, 2025 (the "Debentures") at a public offering price of Cdn$1,000 per Debenture (the "Offering"). The Offering was underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters, led by RBC Capital Markets.
The Debentures will be convertible, at the option of the holder, into common shares of Atlantic Power at a conversion price of Cdn$4.20 per common share, being a ratio of approximately 238.0952 common shares per Cdn$1,000 principal amount of Debentures, subject to customary adjustments. Atlantic Power has granted an over-allotment option to the underwriters, exercisable at any time up to 30 days after the date hereof, to acquire up to Cdn$15 million aggregate principal amount of additional Debentures to cover the underwriters' over-allotment position as of the closing date, if any. The Company received net proceeds from the Offering, after deducting the underwriting fee and expenses related to the Offering, of approximately Cdn$94.7 million.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the redemption of all of the Company's 5.75% Series C convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (current outstanding balance of US$42.5 million) that mature on June 30, 2019 and have a par call date of June 30, 2017. The Company intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds, if any, to fund the partial redemption of the Company's 6.00% Series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (current outstanding balance of Cdn$81.0 million) that mature on December 31, 2019 and have a par call date of December 31, 2017.
The Debentures were distributed pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated January 23, 2018 to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated December 19, 2017 filed with the securities commissions and other similar regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, and pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated January 23, 2018 to the Company's base prospectus dated December 19, 2017 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A copy of the Canadian prospectus supplement and accompanying short form base shelf prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained for free under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or upon request by contacting RBC Capital Markets at RBC Wellington Square, 8th Floor, 180 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0C2; Attn: Distribution Centre (Phone: 416-842-5349; E-mail: Distribution.RBCDS@rbccm.com); and a copy of the U.S. prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or upon request by contacting RBC Capital Markets at 3 World Financial Center, 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York, 10281; Attention: Equity Syndicate (Phone: 877-822-4089, Email: equityprospectus@rbccm.com).
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements ("PPAs"), which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. Four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and another, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019. Eighteen of the power generation projects are majority-owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws (referred to as "forward-looking statements"). These statements can generally be identified by the use of the words "outlook," "objective," "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "plans," "continue" or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. In particular, statements regarding Atlantic Power's intention to use the proceeds as described above, as well as the timing for the commencement of the Tunis contract, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect Atlantic Power's current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this news release. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the filings Atlantic Power makes from time to time with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators. Atlantic Power's business is both competitive and subject to various risks. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what Atlantic Power believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Therefore, investors are urged not to place undue reliance on Atlantic Power's forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, Atlantic Power assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today released the following statement in response to news inquiries about an amended Schedule 13D filed earlier today by the Company's largest shareholder, Mangrove Partners and certain affiliated entities (collectively, "Mangrove"):
On January 10, 2018, management of Atlantic Power had a conference call with Mangrove, at Mangrove's request. During the call, Mangrove recommended that the Company explore commercial opportunities for those power plants that are currently not operational, those that have Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") scheduled to expire in the next few years, and those that may have excess power available for sale. The Company has had an active commercial effort with respect to these plants for some time, including pursuing potential alternative uses for existing sites and commercial arrangements with existing or new customers. The Company welcomed Mangrove's input and their interest in potential co-investment with the Company. During the call, Mangrove mentioned several types of businesses as potential areas of new customer demand. One area mentioned was cryptocurrency mining and related businesses. Although the Company may evaluate that sector, as it would other potential businesses, there are no ongoing discussions with cryptocurrency miners or related businesses or with Mangrove related to that sector. The Company would take a cautious view of counterparty credit risk for any such businesses.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-two power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019. Eighteen of the power generation projects are majority-owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has approved Atlantic Power's renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for each of the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and APPEL's renewal of its NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 5.75% Series C Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due June 30, 2019 (the "5.75% US$42.5 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.U);
b) the 6.0% Series D Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.D);
c) the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX: ATP);
d) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
e) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
f) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 29, 2017. The NCIBs will expire on December 28, 2018 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs or terminate them at their option. Under its current NCIB which expires December 28, 2017, Atlantic Power has purchased US$55,000 of its 5.75% debentures at an average price of US$99.00; Cdn$27,000 of its 6.0% debentures at an average price of Cdn$99.00; and 93,391 of its common shares at an average price of Cdn$2.93. APPEL has purchased 250,000 of its Series 1 Preferred Shares at an average price of Cdn$15.50.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect the value of the Public Securities. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 29, 2017, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 15, 2017, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) US$42,532,000 principal amount of the 5.75% US$42.5 Million Debentures;
b) Cdn$80,978,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures; and
c) 115,211,976 outstanding Common Shares.
As of December 15, 2017, APPEL had outstanding:
d) 4,750,000 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares;
e) 2,338,094 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and
f) 1,661,906 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares.
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures and common shares and up to 5% of the amount issued and outstanding of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 15, 2017, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | ||
Total Limit (1) |
Daily Limit (2) | |
a) 5.75% $42.5 Million Debentures |
US$4,253,200 |
US$5,098 |
b) 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures |
Cdn$8,097,800 |
Cdn$8,820 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | ||
Total Limit (3) |
Daily Limit (4) | |
c) Common Shares |
11,308,946 |
11,789 |
d) Series 1 Preferred Shares |
237,500 |
1,000 |
e) Series 2 Preferred Shares |
116,904 |
1,000 |
f) Series 3 Preferred Shares |
83,095 |
1,000 |
Notes: 1. Represents 10% of the public float. As of December 15, 2017, the public float of the 5.75% US$42.5 Million Debentures was US$42,532,000; and the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures was $80,978,000. 2. Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 5.75% US$42.5 Million Debentures is US$20,393; and the ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures is $35,283. 3. For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, the Series 2 Preferred Shares and the Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 5% of the amount issued and outstanding. As of December 15, 2017, the public float of the Common Shares was 113,089,462; the amount issued and outstanding of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 4,750,000; the amount issued and outstanding of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,338,094; and the amount issued and outstanding of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 1,661,906. 4. Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 47,158; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 2,299; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 1,152; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 2,177. |
All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements ("PPAs"), which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019. Eighteen of the power generation projects are majority-owned and directly operated and maintained by the Company. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.303750 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on December 29, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2017.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-two power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 5.11%, which will be payable March 30, 2018.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on November 30, 2017 to be 5.11%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.93%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-two power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate electric generating capacity of this portfolio on a gross ownership basis is approximately 1,793 megawatts ("MW"), and on a net ownership basis is approximately 1,440 MW. Eighteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,633 MW on a gross ownership basis and 1,280 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Third Quarter and YTD 2017 Highlights
Recent Developments
Guidance
Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation of $(32.9) million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 decreased from $(82.4) million in the year-ago period, primarily because of higher margins at Kapuskasing and North Bay (as discussed on page 2), an extended planned outage at Morris in the third quarter of 2016 that did not recur in 2017, lower non-cash impairment expense and lower interest expense, partially offset by other factors. Project Adjusted EBITDA, which does not include impairment expense, increased to $77.4 million from $51.3 million in the third quarter of 2016, primarily due to increases at Kapuskasing, North Bay, Morris and Curtis Palmer, which experienced higher water flows. Cash provided by operating activities increased to $52.9 million from $38.2 million in the third quarter of 2016.
"We have increased our 2017 guidance for Project Adjusted EBITDA and our expectation for Operating Cash Flow as a result of our strong year-to-date results and our outlook for the remainder of the year," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We finished the third quarter with liquidity of $250 million, and in October we used $60 million of discretionary cash to pay off the Piedmont debt ten months ahead of its maturity, reducing annual interest costs by approximately $4.5 million. For the full year, we expect to reduce debt by approximately $166 million. We also executed another successful repricing of our term loan and revolving credit facility, reducing the spread an additional 75 basis points, which will save $4 million of interest costs in 2018. Lastly, we recently executed an agreement to extend the maturity date of our corporate revolver by one year, to April 2022, further extending our stable liquidity profile."
Mr. Moore continued, "The steps that we have taken over the past few years to reduce our cost structure by nearly $100 million annually from 2013 levels, pay down approximately $1 billion of debt, and improve our maturity profile, position us well to continue delevering and to allocate available cash to growth initiatives, security repurchases and discretionary debt repayment."
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended |
Nine months ended | ||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | ||||||
Financial Highlights |
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Project revenue |
$108.6 |
$101.2 |
$331.0 |
$305.8 | |||||
Project loss |
(20.9) |
(57.1) |
(7.7) |
(3.3) | |||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(32.9) |
(82.4) |
(57.5) |
(116.2) | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
52.9 |
38.2 |
137.9 |
91.9 | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
77.4 |
51.3 |
226.6 |
159.9 | |||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 14 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net loss. |
Financial Results
Results for the third quarter of 2017 were significantly affected by changes to the operational and contractual status of the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon plants in Ontario, which commenced in January 2017, and the settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation in April 2017 (the "OEFC Settlement"). In addition, the Company recorded significant impairments on its three San Diego plants in the third quarter, which affected project income and net income, although not cash flow or Project Adjusted EBITDA. These developments are discussed below.
Enhanced Dispatch Contracts
As previously reported, since the beginning of 2017, the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon plants have been under enhanced dispatch contracts that provide fixed monthly payments but do not require the plants to generate power. As a result, they have been in a non-operational state, which has resulted in operating and fuel cost savings relative to 2016, when the plants were operating and Kapuskasing and North Bay were purchasing gas under an above-market contract that expired at year-end 2016. The revenues received under these contracts were $4.2 million and $16.6 million lower in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, than in the comparable year-ago periods, but this decrease was more than offset by lower maintenance and fuel expenses.
The Company has accelerated depreciation at Kapuskasing and North Bay through year-end 2017, when it will have fully depreciated both plants consistent with the expiration date of the enhanced dispatch contracts. The increased depreciation associated with these plants was $4.5 million and $12.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
OEFC Settlement
In April 2017, the OEFC agreed to pay the Company a total of approximately Cdn$36.4 million in settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute, which was related to power sold to the OEFC under the Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") for the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Tunis projects. A subsequent adjustment increased this amount to approximately Cdn$37.8 million. The Company received and recorded a total of Cdn$34.0 million of revenue related to the OEFC Settlement in the first nine months of 2017, including Cdn$1.2 million in the third quarter of 2017. The remaining amount will be received as earned under the enhanced dispatch contracts for the Kapuskasing and North Bay projects in the fourth quarter of 2017.
The benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA from the OEFC Settlement was US$25.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, including $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2017.
Impairment of San Diego Plants
As discussed in the Company's previous filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, the Company owns three plants in San Diego – Naval Station, Naval Training Center ("NTC") and North Island. These plants sell power to San Diego Gas & Electric ("SDG&E") under PPAs that are scheduled to expire in December 2019. In addition, the three plants supply steam to the U.S. Navy under agreements that provide the Company with the right to use the property at the respective sites on which each project is located (the "Navy agreements"). The Navy agreements are scheduled to expire in February 2018. In August 2017, the Company learned that proposals involving the Naval Station and North Island plants were not selected in the final round of the Navy's solicitation for energy security and resiliency at the respective bases on which these two plants are located. A successful outcome in this solicitation was the clearest path to obtaining the right to remain on the sites beyond February 2018 ("site control").
Based on the outcome of the Navy solicitation, the Company determined that it is unlikely that the three plants will operate beyond the expiration of the Navy agreements. The Company undertook an evaluation of the carrying values of the long-lived assets, including intangible assets (associated with the PPAs) and property, plant and equipment (PP&E). This evaluation assumed that the PPAs will terminate in February 2018. During the third quarter, the Company recorded a $57.3 million impairment of the long-lived assets at these three plants, including $18.2 million for a full impairment of the remaining intangible assets. At September 30, 2017, there was $7.7 million of remaining PP&E, which will be depreciated through February 2018.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company had recorded $4.6 million of net removal obligations for the San Diego plants. The Company is in the process of evaluating the estimated removal costs and may make adjustments to this amount in the fourth quarter of 2017. The timing and final arrangements for decommissioning the sites have not yet been determined.
The $57.3 million impairment associated with the San Diego Plants reduced both Project income and Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Impairment expense does not affect cash from operating activities or Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the third quarter of 2017 was $(32.9) million as compared to $(82.4) million in the third quarter of 2016. The $49.5 million reduction in net loss was the result of increased revenues of $7.4 million (primarily driven by higher water flows at Curtis Palmer and the non-recurrence of an extended planned outage at Morris in the prior-year period, partially offset by lower revenues under the enhanced dispatch contracts), a reduction in fuel and operations and maintenance expenses of $19.0 million (primarily at Kapuskasing, North Bay and Morris, as discussed previously), a $27.4 million reduction in impairment expense (the year-ago period included $84.7 million of impairment expense associated with the Company's Mamquam, Curtis Palmer, North Bay and Kapuskasing plants), and a $6.4 million reduction in corporate and project interest expense. These positive factors were partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange loss (loss of $9.4 million versus a gain of $3.4 million in the year-ago period), a $10.9 million negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash), and increased depreciation expense of $6.1 million (mostly for Kapuskasing and North Bay).
Project loss for the third quarter of 2017 was $(20.9) million as compared to $(57.1) million in the year-ago period. The $36.2 million reduction in loss was primarily attributable to the reduction in impairment expense, increased revenues, and lower fuel and operations and maintenance expense, as discussed previously, partially offset by increased foreign exchange loss, a negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments and increased depreciation expense, as discussed previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2017 was $77.4 million, an increase of $26.1 million from $51.3 million in the year-ago period. Primary drivers were the favorable impact on margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $11.1 million, including $1.0 million related to the OEFC Settlement), the non-recurrence of an extended planned outage at Morris ($7.5 million), higher water flows at Curtis Palmer ($3.5 million), higher water flows and lower maintenance expense at Mamquam ($1.1 million), and modest increases at Orlando and Williams Lake. These positive factors were partially offset by modest decreases at several plants, none of which exceeded $0.5 million. During the quarter, the Canadian dollar appreciated modestly relative to the year-ago period. This had a non-cash translation benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.0 million.
Cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of 2017 of $52.9 million increased $14.7 million from $38.2 million a year ago. Factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed; higher revenues and lower maintenance expense at Morris, which underwent an extended scheduled outage in the third quarter of 2016; and higher water flows at Curtis Palmer. These positive factors were partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in cash interest payments that was timing-related.
Significant uses of the $52.9 million of cash provided by operating activities included $25.0 million of term loan amortization, $4.4 million of project debt amortization and $2.2 million of preferred dividend payments. The Company also used $1.5 million of cash for capital expenditures and $3.1 million for the repurchase of preferred shares.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $(57.5) million as compared to $(116.2) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The $58.7 million reduction in loss was the result of several positive factors, including increased revenues of $25.2 million (primarily the result of the OEFC Settlement, increased water flows at Curtis Palmer, and higher steam revenues at the San Diego plants, partially offset by lower revenues under the enhanced dispatch contracts), lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses totaling $47.7 million (primarily the result of the enhanced dispatch contracts and expiration of an above-market gas supply contract in Ontario, and the non-recurrence of the extended planned outage at Morris in August 2016), a $27.4 million reduction in impairment expense for the Company's consolidated projects (the year-ago period included $84.7 million of impairment expense associated with the Company's Mamquam, Curtis Palmer, North Bay and Kapuskasing plants), and a $38.7 million reduction in corporate and project interest expense (due to a $31.4 million write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter of 2016 and lower debt levels). These positive factors were partially offset by a $64.0 million reduction in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates (primarily because of a $57.7 million impairment recorded at Chambers and Selkirk in the second quarter of 2017), a $25.8 million negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash), and $14.9 million of increased depreciation expense, primarily at Kapuskasing and North Bay.
Project loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased to $(7.7) million from $(3.3) million in the year-ago period. The $4.4 million increase in loss was primarily attributable to the reduction in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, the negative change in fair value of derivative instruments, and increased depreciation expense, partially offset by increased revenues, lower fuel and operations and maintenance expense, and lower impairment expense for consolidated projects, as discussed previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $226.6 million, an increase of $66.7 million from $159.9 million in the year-ago period. Primary drivers were the OEFC Settlement ($25.6 million), the favorable impact on margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $27.3 million), increased water flows at Curtis Palmer ($10.0 million), and more modest increases at Orlando ($2.8 million, due to the settlement of favorable fuel swaps), Morris ($2.4 million, mostly due to the outage in the year-ago period), and Piedmont ($2.1 million, partly due to maintenance in the year-ago period). These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Mamquam (-$2.5 million, due to lower water flows in the first six months of 2017 compared to a record year in 2016, and a forced outage in the second quarter of 2017), Frederickson (-$2.2 million, due to higher planned maintenance expense in the second quarter of 2017), and Calstock (-$2.1 million, due to lower waste heat and higher fuel prices).
During the first nine months of 2017, the Canadian dollar appreciated slightly relative to the year-ago period. This had a non-cash translation benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.7 million.
Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of $137.9 million increased $46.0 million from $91.9 million a year ago. The 2017 period included approximately $25.6 million of cash collected under the OEFC settlement, most of which occurred in the second quarter. Other factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed, lower operation and maintenance expense, and improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer. These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Mamquam, Frederickson and Calstock, for reasons previously discussed. In addition, cash provided by operating activities was reduced $25.0 million from the year-ago period due to changes in working capital, primarily due to the timing of revenue receipts at Oxnard and Morris ($11.7 million) and inventory buildup for 2018 and 2019 planned outages ($3.3 million).
Significant uses of the $137.9 million of cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 included $77.1 million of term loan amortization, $9.1 million of project debt amortization and $6.5 million of preferred dividend payments. The Company also used $5.7 million of cash for capital expenditures, primarily for the upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris in the second quarter of 2017, and $3.1 million of cash for the repurchase of preferred shares in the third quarter of 2017.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at September 30, 2017 was $249.8 million, an increase of $22.6 million from the June 30, 2017 level. The increase was attributable to an $18.0 million increase in unrestricted cash, which resulted from increased cash provided by operating activities, and a $4.6 million increase in revolver availability, due to a reduction in letters of credit outstanding.
On October 12, 2017, the Company used $59.6 million of cash at the parent and $4.5 million of previously restricted cash at the project to repay the remaining project debt at Piedmont, totaling $54.6 million, and to pay $0.1 million of accrued interest and $9.4 million of interest rate swap termination costs. The Company also posted a corporate letter of credit at the project in the amount of $11.7 million. Pro forma for this development, liquidity at September 30, 2017, would be $178.5 million, as shown in Table 2.
The pro forma unrestricted cash of $62.8 million includes $40.5 million at the parent, of which the Company considers slightly more than $30 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 2 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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Pro Forma |
Piedmont |
Sep 30, 2017 |
June 30, 2017 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent |
$40.5 |
($59.6) |
$100.1 |
$78.6 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects |
22.3 |
22.3 |
25.8 | ||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
62.8 |
122.4 |
104.4 | ||||||||
Revolving credit facility |
200.0 |
200.0 |
200.0 | ||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(84.3) |
(11.7) |
(72.6) |
(77.2) | |||||||
Availability under revolving credit facility |
115.7 |
127.4 |
122.8 | ||||||||
Total liquidity |
$178.5 |
$249.8 |
$227.2 | ||||||||
Excludes restricted cash of: |
8.0 |
(4.5) |
12.5 |
14.1 | |||||||
(1) Uses of liquidity were $54.6 million to repay Piedmont debt, $9.5 million for accrued interest and swap termination costs and $11.7 million for a project-level letter of credit. |
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company repaid $25.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $4.4 million of project-level debt. For the first nine months of 2017, the Company repaid a total of $77.1 million of the term loan and amortized $9.1 million of project-level debt. At September 30, 2017, the Company's consolidated debt was $927 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, and the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 3.8 times. The improvement in the leverage ratio from 4.4 times at June 30, 2017 was primarily attributable to the positive impacts on EBITDA of the OEFC Settlement payments (most of which were recorded in the second quarter) and the enhanced dispatch contracts (for the past three quarters) combined with the continued reduction in debt.
In October 2017, as previously discussed, the Company repaid $54.6 million of remaining project debt at Piedmont, which had been scheduled to mature in August 2018. Pro forma for this repayment, consolidated debt at September 30, 2017 would be $872 million and the consolidated leverage ratio would be 3.6 times. Annual interest savings associated with repayment of the 8.2% Piedmont project debt are approximately $4.5 million.
For the full year 2017, the Company expects debt repayment to total $166 million, including approximately $100 million of the APLP Holdings term loan, $11.4 million of project-level debt and $54.6 million of Piedmont debt.
Debt Maturity Profile
The Company has no bullet maturities in 2017 or 2018. The remaining $42.5 million of Series C convertible debentures mature in June 2019 and became callable at par in June 2017. The $64.9 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of Series D convertible debentures mature in December 2019 and are callable at par in December 2017. In October 2017, the Company extended the maturity date of its $200 million revolving credit facility by one year, to April 2022. The $563 million APLP Holdings term loan has an April 2023 maturity, although it is expected to be more than 80% repaid by the maturity date.
Repricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As reported in the Company's October 19, 2017 press release, the Company executed a repricing of the $563 million APLP Holdings term loan and $200 million revolving credit facility, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by 75 basis points, to LIBOR plus 350 basis points. This repricing is the second for these facilities; since the original financing in April 2016, the spread has been reduced a total of 150 basis points, from LIBOR plus 500 basis points to LIBOR plus 350. As a result of the October 2017 repricing, the Company expects to realize interest cost savings in 2018 of approximately $4 million compared to the cost based on the previous spread. Cumulative savings through the maturity dates of the term loan (April 2023) and revolver (April 2022) are estimated to be approximately $15 million. The combined savings of both repricing transactions is expected to be approximately $33 million over the terms of the facilities. Transaction costs associated with the repricing will be included in interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The Company put in place a new normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") on December 29, 2016. Details of this program can be found in the Company's December 20, 2016 press release. In the third quarter of 2017, the Company repurchased and canceled 93,391 common shares at an average price of $2.36 per share. The Company also repurchased and canceled a total of 250,000 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred (Series I issue) at Cdn$15.5 per share for a total payment of Cdn$3.9 million. The Company also repurchased a nominal amount of convertible debentures in the third quarter of 2017.
Credit Rating Upgrade
In early October, Moody's upgraded the Company's corporate family credit rating to Ba3 from B1 and upgraded the credit rating for the term loan and revolving credit facility to Ba2 from Ba3. Moody's cited the Company's continuing efforts to improve its credit profile through cost cutting and debt reduction.
Increasing 2017 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has increased its previous 2017 guidance for Project Adjusted EBITDA of $250 to $265 million by $10 million to a range of $260 to $275 million. The primary reasons for the increase are higher water flows at Curtis Palmer and lower costs at the non-operational plants in Ontario in the year to date, and the expectation that certain repowering expenditures previously planned for the fourth quarter of 2017 will not occur or will be deferred into 2018.
Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 3 – Bridge of 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | |||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Unaudited | |||||
Current |
Previous | ||||
2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance |
$260 - $275 |
$250 - $265 | |||
Adjustment for equity method projects(1) |
1 |
(1) | |||
Corporate G&A expense |
(22) |
(22) | |||
Cash interest payments(2) |
(73) |
(67) | |||
Cash taxes |
(4) |
(4) | |||
Other |
- |
- | |||
Cash provided by operating activities |
$160 - $175 |
$155 - $170 | |||
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. | |||||
(1) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. | |||||
(2) Increase relative to 5/4/17 guidance reflects interest rate swap termination cost ($9) related to Piedmont debt repayment, partially offset by term loan repricing savings. |
Other Financial Updates
Update on Near-Term PPA Expirations
As previously disclosed, the Company has seven plants with PPAs (or lease agreements, in the case of the San Diego plants) that are scheduled to expire within the next 12 months.
Kapuskasing and North Bay (Ontario). The Company does not expect to extend or renew the enhanced dispatch contracts for these two plants, which will expire on December 31, 2017.
Naval Station, NTC and North Island (San Diego). The three plants sell power to SDG&E under PPAs that are scheduled to expire on December 1, 2019. The plants are located on Naval bases in San Diego, and the agreements with the Navy that provide the Company the right to use the sites are scheduled to expire on February 8, 2018. The Company executed new seven-year contracts with SDG&E for Naval Station and North Island in August 2017. However, the contracts are conditioned on the Company's ability to remain on the sites beyond February 2018. The contracts are also subject to the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission. In late August the Company learned that it was not selected in the Navy's solicitation for energy security and resiliency proposals at these bases, which had been the clearest path to obtaining site control. Although the Company is pursuing alternative paths to site control, if it is not successful, the plants may cease operations as early as February 2018.
Williams Lake (British Columbia). The PPA with BC Hydro is scheduled to expire on April 1, 2018. The Company is negotiating a short-term extension of the PPA with the utility customer, with a goal of bridging the period to the outcome of the utility's integrated resource plan (IRP) in 2019. Additional capital investment in the plant would be deferred during the short-term extension.
Kenilworth (New Jersey). The PPA with Merck is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2018. The Company is exploring both short- and long-term extensions with Merck.
2017 Maintenance and Capex
For 2017, including its share of equity-owned projects, the Company expects to incur maintenance expenses of approximately $34.3 million, of which $23.6 million was incurred in the first nine months of 2017. This is lower than the $41.2 million previously forecast because certain repowering expenditures originally planned for the fourth quarter of 2017 will not occur or will be deferred into 2018. The Company's estimate of capital expenditures for 2017 is approximately $5.4 million, unchanged from the previous forecast. The majority ($4.9 million) was incurred in the first nine months of 2017, most of it related to the upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris, which was completed in the second quarter of 2017.
Tunis Planned Restart
The Company has received the required environmental permit and expects to begin work on returning Tunis to service as a simple-cycle plant with a targeted commercial operation date of mid-2018. Most of the estimated $6.5 million cost will be incurred in 2018 and will be expensed. The plant has a 15-year PPA that will commence with commercial operation.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 14 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10112968 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 10, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW"), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year PPA that will commence with the commercial operation of the plant before June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business strategy to increase the intrinsic value of the Company on a per-share basis through disciplined management of its balance sheet and cost structure and investment of its discretionary cash in a combination of organic and external growth projects, acquisitions, and repurchases of debt and equity securities; the Company's ability to enter into new PPAs on favorable terms or at all after the expiration of existing agreements, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
||
September 30, |
December 31, | |
2017 |
2016 | |
Assets |
||
Current assets: |
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$122.4 |
$85.6 |
Restricted cash |
12.5 |
13.3 |
Accounts receivable |
48.8 |
37.3 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset |
2.5 |
4.0 |
Inventory |
20.3 |
16.0 |
Prepayments |
6.7 |
5.9 |
Income taxes receivable |
0.5 |
- |
Other current assets |
3.9 |
2.8 |
Total current assets |
217.6 |
164.9 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
652.6 |
733.2 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
199.8 |
266.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
201.6 |
246.2 |
Goodwill |
36.0 |
36.0 |
Derivative instruments asset |
2.6 |
4.6 |
Other assets |
3.7 |
5.1 |
Total assets |
$1,313.9 |
$1,456.8 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$3.2 |
$4.5 |
Accrued interest |
4.5 |
0.7 |
Other accrued liabilities |
23.0 |
24.4 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
156.5 |
111.9 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
13.5 |
7.6 |
Other current liabilities |
2.6 |
1.8 |
Total current liabilities |
203.3 |
150.9 |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs |
637.3 |
749.2 |
Convertible debentures, net of unamortized deferred financing costs |
105.5 |
100.4 |
Derivative instruments liability |
19.5 |
21.3 |
Deferred income taxes |
26.5 |
68.3 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
24.7 |
25.3 |
Asset retirement obligations |
52.7 |
50.2 |
Other long-term liabilities |
4.5 |
5.3 |
Total liabilities |
$1,074.0 |
$1,170.9 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 115,211,976 and 114,649,888 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively |
1,274.3 |
1,272.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(132.3) |
(148.5) |
Retained deficit |
(1,117.3) |
(1,059.8) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
24.7 |
64.6 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
215.2 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
239.9 |
285.9 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,313.9 |
$1,456.8 |
(1) Net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs (2) Net of unamortized deferred financing costs |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||
Three months ended |
Nine months ended | |||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||
Project revenue: |
||||||||||
Energy sales |
$36.5 |
$40.7 |
$113.6 |
$138.4 | ||||||
Energy capacity revenue |
37.9 |
44.0 |
85.7 |
113.2 | ||||||
Other |
34.2 |
16.5 |
131.7 |
54.2 | ||||||
108.6 |
101.2 |
331.0 |
305.8 | |||||||
Project expenses: |
||||||||||
Fuel |
26.2 |
36.8 |
79.1 |
110.8 | ||||||
Operations and maintenance |
19.8 |
28.2 |
63.4 |
79.4 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
31.4 |
25.3 |
90.5 |
75.6 | ||||||
77.4 |
90.3 |
233.0 |
265.8 | |||||||
Project other income: |
||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(1.9) |
9.0 |
(5.8) |
20.0 | ||||||
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates |
9.2 |
9.6 |
(36.1) |
27.9 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
(2.2) |
(2.4) |
(6.6) |
(6.9) | ||||||
Impairment |
(57.3) |
(84.7) |
(57.3) |
(84.7) | ||||||
Other income, net |
0.1 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0.4 | ||||||
(52.1) |
(68.0) |
(105.7) |
(43.3) | |||||||
Project loss |
(20.9) |
(57.1) |
(7.7) |
(3.3) | ||||||
Administrative and other expenses: |
||||||||||
Administration |
5.5 |
5.7 |
17.6 |
17.6 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
13.8 |
20.0 |
49.5 |
87.9 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
9.4 |
(3.4) |
17.7 |
19.1 | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
(1.7) |
- |
(3.9) | ||||||
28.7 |
20.6 |
84.8 |
120.7 | |||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(49.6) |
(77.7) |
(92.5) |
(124.0) | ||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(15.9) |
2.6 |
(38.5) |
(14.2) | ||||||
Net loss |
(33.7) |
(80.3) |
(54.0) |
(109.8) | ||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
(0.8) |
2.1 |
3.5 |
6.4 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($32.9) |
($82.4) |
($57.5) |
($116.2) | ||||||
Net loss per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: |
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Basic |
($0.29) |
($0.69) |
($0.50) |
($0.96) | ||||||
Diluted |
(0.29) |
(0.69) |
($0.50) |
($0.96) | ||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
||||||||||
Basic |
115.3 |
119.3 |
115.1 |
120.9 | ||||||
Diluted |
115.3 |
119.3 |
115.1 |
120.9 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited |
||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
2017 |
2016 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net loss |
($54.0) |
($109.8) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
90.5 |
75.6 | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
- |
(4.7) | ||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
0.1 |
0.2 | ||
Stock-based compensation |
1.6 |
1.4 | ||
Long-lived asset and goodwill impairment |
57.3 |
84.7 | ||
Equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated affiliates |
36.1 |
(27.9) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
30.9 |
36.5 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss |
17.0 |
19.1 | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
5.8 |
(20.0) | ||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs |
7.8 |
41.7 | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(42.1) |
(16.8) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
||||
Accounts receivable |
(11.5) |
- | ||
Inventory |
(4.2) |
1.1 | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
0.6 |
0.3 | ||
Accounts payable |
0.3 |
0.4 | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
1.7 |
10.1 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
137.9 |
91.9 | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities: |
||||
Change in restricted cash |
0.8 |
2.6 | ||
Reimbursement of costs for third-party construction project |
- |
4.7 | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(5.7) |
(6.5) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
(4.9) |
0.8 | ||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities: |
||||
Proceeds from term loan facility, net of discount |
- |
679.0 | ||
Common share repurchases |
(0.2) |
(13.9) | ||
Preferred share repurchases |
(3.1) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(86.3) |
(526.4) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(0.1) |
(187.4) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
- |
(16.2) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(6.5) |
(6.4) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(96.2) |
(71.3) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
36.8 |
21.4 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
85.6 |
72.4 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$122.4 |
$93.8 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$44.2 |
$43.3 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$3.4 |
$2.8 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$- |
0.4 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net loss on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 7 below.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects can be found in the third quarter 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project also can be found in the third quarter 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Reconciliation of Net loss to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
||||||||||
Three months ended |
Nine months ended | |||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($32.9) |
($82.4) |
($57.5) |
($116.2) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
(0.8) |
2.1 |
3.5 |
6.4 | ||||||
Net loss from operations |
($33.7) |
($80.3) |
($54.0) |
($109.8) | ||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(15.9) |
2.6 |
(38.5) |
(14.2) | ||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(49.6) |
(77.7) |
(92.5) |
(124.0) | ||||||
Administration |
5.5 |
5.7 |
17.6 |
17.6 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
13.8 |
20.0 |
49.5 |
87.9 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
9.4 |
(3.4) |
17.7 |
19.1 | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
(1.7) |
- |
(3.9) | ||||||
Project loss |
($20.9) |
($57.1) |
($7.7) |
($3.3) | ||||||
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$36.6 |
$30.4 |
$105.6 |
$90.8 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
2.5 |
$2.8 |
8.0 |
$8.2 | ||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
2.0 |
($9.0) |
5.8 |
($20.1) | ||||||
Other (income) expense |
(0.1) |
($0.5) |
57.6 |
($0.4) | ||||||
Impairment |
57.3 |
84.7 |
57.3 |
84.7 | ||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$77.4 |
$51.3 |
$226.6 |
$159.9 |
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today a repricing of the $563 million senior secured term loan ("term loan") and $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("revolver") at its APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings") subsidiary, via a group of arranging banks led by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC. The repricing became effective October 18, 2017. The interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver was reduced by 75 basis points to LIBOR plus 350 basis points. The LIBOR floor remains at 1.00%. This repricing is the second for these facilities; since the original financing in April 2016, the spread has been reduced 150 basis points, from LIBOR plus 500 basis points to LIBOR plus 350.
The Company is permitted to prepay the term loan in the first six months following this transaction at a 1% premium. Following the six-month period, prepayment is permitted at par. The mandatory 1% annual amortization and cash sweep provisions of the term loan are unchanged.
As a result of this repricing, the Company expects to realize interest cost savings in 2018 of approximately $4 million. Cumulative savings through the maturity dates of the term loan (April 2023) and revolver (April 2021) are estimated to be approximately $15 million. The combined savings of both repricing transactions is expected to be approximately $33 million over the terms of the facilities.
The Company expects to record fees related to this transaction in the fourth quarter similar to those recorded in the second quarter related to the April 2017 repricing of the term loan and revolver.
Separately, on October 12, 2017, the Company repaid the $54.6 million non-recourse project debt outstanding at its Piedmont plant. This debt had been scheduled to mature in August 2018. Annual interest cost savings from repayment of this 8.1% debt are approximately $4.5 million. The Company used $59.6 million of discretionary cash and $4.5 million of project-level cash (previously classified as restricted) in repayment of the debt, payment of accrued interest, and interest rate swap breakage costs.
"The additional reduction in the spread on our term loan and revolver and our recent credit rating upgrade by Moody's all reflect the progress we have made in reducing our leverage, which we expect will continue," said Terrence Ronan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Power. "Our decision to repay the Piedmont maturity from discretionary cash brings total debt repayment expected in 2017 to approximately $166 million."
"The progress we have made in reducing debt, interest expense and overheads is providing us increased financial flexibility. The $8.5 million of interest cost savings from the recent repricing of our term loan and revolver and the repayment of Piedmont debt brings the total reduction in interest and overhead expenses achieved from our restructuring efforts over the past several years to nearly $100 million on an annualized basis," said James J. Moore, President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We chose to allocate some of our approximately $250 million of liquidity to repayment of the existing project debt at Piedmont, which had been costing us 8%. We will retain ownership of Piedmont, which is generating improved Project Adjusted EBITDA of $9 to $10 million annually due to the work of our operations and asset management teams. The Power Purchase Agreement for Piedmont runs to 2032, is with an A-rated counterparty, and will help to underpin our long-term cash flows."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, November 9, 2017. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of November 9. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10112968 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 10, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.293750 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on September 29, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2017.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.86%, which will be payable December 29, 2017.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on August 31, 2017 to be 4.86%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.68%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it recently received notification from the U.S. Navy that proposals involving the Company's Naval Station and North Island projects were not selected in the final round of the Navy's solicitation for energy security and resiliency at the two naval bases in San Diego on which these projects are located.
Naval Station, North Island and Naval Training Center ("NTC") sell power to San Diego Gas & Electric ("SDG&E") under Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") that are scheduled to expire in December 2019. In addition, the three projects supply steam to the Navy under agreements that provide the Company with the right to use the property at the respective sites on which each project is located (the "Navy agreements"). The Navy agreements are scheduled to expire in February 2018. A successful outcome in the Navy solicitation would have provided the Company with the right to use the Naval Station and North Island sites beyond that date ("site control"). The timing and final arrangements for decommissioning the sites have not been determined.
Following notification of the outcome of the Navy solicitation, the Company undertook an evaluation of the carrying values of the long-lived assets, which include intangible assets (primarily associated with the underlying PPAs) and property, plant and equipment at all three San Diego projects. In conducting this assessment, the Company determined that it is likely that the PPAs for all three projects will terminate ahead of their scheduled December 2019 expiration dates, potentially as early as February 2018, coincident with the expiration of the Navy agreements. Accordingly, the Company expects to record a long-lived asset impairment of approximately $50 million in the third quarter of 2017, subject to further estimation of decommissioning costs. Subsequent to recording the impairment, the Company will continue to amortize the approximate remaining $16 million of carrying value of the three projects through February 2018. Both the accelerated amortization and the impairment are non-cash expenses that do not affect cash flow, nor are they included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
As disclosed in the Company's 2016 Report on Form 10-K, the Company could be subject to potential liabilities under the early termination provisions of the PPAs. Although the outcome of this issue is not yet determined, the Company believes that it will not be required to pay any liquidated damages associated with early termination because it believes that the circumstances of the termination and the agreements in place between the Company and the PPA counterparty relieve the Company of such potential liabilities.
As disclosed in its August 1, 2017 press release, in July 2017 the Company executed seven-year Power Purchase Tolling Agreements ("PPTAs") with SDG&E for Naval Station and North Island, which were conditioned upon site control and regulatory approval. The outcome of the Navy solicitation makes it unlikely that the Company will be able to meet the site control requirement of the PPTAs. Although the Company is continuing to pursue contractual arrangements for NTC, which is located on a Marine Corps base in San Diego that was not included in the Navy solicitation, any such contractual arrangements for NTC also would be subject to the Company retaining site control. Similarly, the Resource Adequacy agreements entered into for all three projects were subject to retaining site control.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the Naval Station and North Island projects under the PPTAs was estimated to be approximately $6 million annually for the seven-year term of the contracts. However, this estimate was predicated on an investment in the projects of approximately $22 million that would have been made in 2018.
"If we must close these facilities in 2018, we will be disappointed as the expected returns on incremental investment were attractive, the new PPTAs might have bridged us to a potentially better power market in that location in eight years, and we would have been able to keep our people employed at these plants," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "However, the investment of $22 million required to generate EBITDA post-2018 is now available for other uses, both internally (such as other projects or our balance sheet) and externally, and we currently have an excess of attractive uses of that capital. Thus, we expect that this development will not have a material impact on our estimates of the intrinsic value of our business."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation of $(21.9) million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased slightly from $(18.5) million in the year-ago period primarily because of non-cash impairment expense recorded at the Company's equity-owned Chambers and Selkirk projects. Project Adjusted EBITDA, which does not include impairment expense, increased to $85.4 million from $46.2 million in the year-ago period, reflecting revenues received under the Global Adjustment settlement and the positive impact of the enhanced dispatch agreements and the expiration of an unfavorable fuel contract at North Bay and Kapuskasing (as discussed on page 2).
Second Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights
Recent Developments
"This quarter's results keep us on track to meet our 2017 guidance for Project Adjusted EBITDA and our expectation for Operating Cash Flow," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "The restructuring we began two and a half years ago has resulted in debt reduction of approximately one billion dollars and reduced corporate overhead and interest expense of $91 million annually. Our efforts to strengthen the balance sheet have resulted in significantly lower leverage and an improved debt maturity profile. We also have greater liquidity, which at June 30 totaled $227 million, including $104 million of unrestricted cash, of which $69 million is available for capital allocation, as compared to an enterprise value of approximately $1.3 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $270 million. We will continue to allocate available capital to debt reduction, common and preferred share repurchases and internal and external growth investments, based on price-to-value estimates both on an absolute and a relative basis."
Mr. Moore continued, "We recently announced new offtake agreements for our Naval Station and North Island projects in San Diego. Although these contracts are subject to a couple of significant conditions, including approval of the California Public Utilities Commission and site control with the U.S. Navy, we were pleased to achieve this important milestone. We continue to work on arranging new contracts for other projects for which Power Purchase Agreements are expiring in 2018, and we hope to have more to report in the coming quarters."
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 1 – Summary of Financial Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | ||||||
Financial Highlights |
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Project revenue |
$124.0 |
$98.2 |
$222.4 |
$204.6 | |||||
Project income |
(12.1) |
25.2 |
13.2 |
53.9 | |||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(21.9) |
(18.5) |
(24.6) |
(33.5) | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
50.9 |
24.3 |
85.0 |
53.7 | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
85.4 |
46.2 |
149.3 |
108.7 | |||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" on page 13 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net loss. | |||||||||
Financial Results
Results for the second quarter of 2017 were significantly affected by changes to the operational and contractual status of the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon plants in Ontario, which commenced in January 2017, and the settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation in April 2017 (the "OEFC Settlement"). In addition, the Company recorded significant impairments on two of its equity-owned projects in the second quarter, which affected project income and net income, although not cash flow or Project Adjusted EBITDA. These developments are discussed below.
Enhanced Dispatch Contracts
As previously reported, since the beginning of 2017, the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon plants have been under enhanced dispatch contracts that provide fixed monthly payments but do not require the plants to generate power. As a result, they have been in a non-operational state, which has resulted in operating and fuel cost savings relative to 2016, when the plants were operating and Kapuskasing and North Bay were purchasing gas under an above-market contract that expired at year-end 2016. The revenues received under these contracts were $6.5 million and $12.4 million lower in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, than in the comparable year-ago periods, but this was more than offset by lower maintenance and fuel expenses.
The Company has accelerated depreciation at Kapuskasing and North Bay through year-end 2017, when it will have fully depreciated both plants consistent with the expiration date of the enhanced dispatch contracts. The increased depreciation associated with these plants was $3.9 million and $8.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
OEFC Settlement
As discussed in the Company's May 4, 2017 press release, in April 2017 the OEFC agreed to pay the Company a total of approximately Cdn$36 million in settlement of the Global Adjustment dispute, which was related to power sold to the OEFC under the Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") for the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Tunis projects. The Company received Cdn$11.0 million of this amount in the first quarter of 2017, consisting of Cdn$8.7 million for power sold by Kapuskasing and North Bay in 2016 and Cdn$2.3 million for Kapuskasing and North Bay under the enhanced dispatch contracts for the first quarter of 2017. During the second quarter of 2017, the Company received another Cdn$21.8 million, consisting of Cdn$20.3 million for power sold by the three plants in April 2013 through year-end 2015 and another Cdn$1.4 million under the enhanced dispatch contracts for Kapuskasing and North Bay for the second quarter of 2017. The remaining Cdn$3.6 million will be received as earned under the enhanced dispatch contracts for the Kapuskasing and North Bay projects over the balance of 2017.
The Cdn$11.0 million received in the first quarter of 2017 was recorded as deferred revenue and therefore did not benefit net income or Project Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company reversed this deferral and included the amount in revenues. Thus, the total amount associated with the OEFC settlement included in revenues in the second quarter was Cdn$32.8 million, which resulted in a US$24.7 million benefit to Project Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2017.
Impairment of Selkirk and Chambers
The Company owns a 17.7% limited partner interest in Selkirk, which has been operating as a merchant facility since its PPA expired in August 2014. During that time the Company has not received any distributions from the project. Based on the project's history of making no cash distributions while operating as a merchant facility, the short-term and long-term operational forecast, as well as the likelihood that further investment will be required to operate the facility, the Company determined that its investment in Selkirk is impaired and the decline in value is other than temporary. Accordingly, during the second quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $10.6 million full impairment of its investment.
The Company owns a 40% limited partner interest in Chambers, which is a coal-fired project operating under a PPA that expires in March 2024. During the second quarter of 2017, the Company performed an analysis of the value of the project on the assumption that it operated as a merchant facility after the PPA expires. Although declining power prices have been observed for several years, in the Company's most recent long-term forecast, it identified a significant decrease in the long-term outlook for power, gas and coal prices for the region in which the project operates, which had a significant negative impact on the estimated discounted cash flows of Chambers post-PPA. These discounted cash flows represent a significant component of the overall value of the project compared to its carrying value. Accordingly, during the second quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $47.1 million impairment of its $124.3 million investment in Chambers, reducing the carrying value to $77.2 million.
Total impairment expense of $57.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was recorded in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates and reduced both Project income and Net income, but did not affect cash from operating activities or Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the second quarter of 2017 was $(21.9) million as compared to $(18.5) million in the second quarter of 2016. Results benefited from increased revenues of $25.8 million (primarily the result of the OEFC settlement and improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer), lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses totaling $17.8 million (primarily the result of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas supply contract in Ontario), and lower interest expense of $33.0 million (due to a $31.4 million write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter of 2016 and lower debt levels). These positive factors were more than offset by the impairment expense of $57.7 million, increased depreciation expense of $4.0 million and a $14.9 million negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash).
Project loss for the second quarter of 2017 was $(12.1) million as compared to project income in the year-ago period of $25.2 million. The $37.3 million reduction was primarily attributable to the $57.7 million impairment expense, $(14.9) million change in fair value of derivative instruments and increased depreciation expense, partially offset by increased revenues and lower fuel and operations and maintenance expense as discussed previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2017 was $85.4 million, an increase of $39.2 million from $46.2 million in the year-ago period. Primary drivers were the OEFC settlement discussed previously ($24.7 million), the favorable impact on margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $10.8 million), improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer ($6.5 million), and more modest increases at Williams Lake and Piedmont (each $1.3 million). These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Frederickson (-$2.7 million), due to expenses associated with a major maintenance outage, Mamquam (-$1.7 million), due to a forced outage and lower water flows, and Calstock (-$1.2 million), due to lower waste heat and higher fuel costs. During the quarter, the Canadian dollar declined modestly relative to year-ago period, which had a non-cash translation impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $(2.0) million.
Cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter of 2017 of $50.9 million increased $26.6 million from the $24.3 million a year ago. The 2017 period included approximately $16.4 million of cash collected under the OEFC settlement (the other $8 million was received in the first quarter). Other factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed, improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer and a $4.2 million reduction in cash interest payments due to lower debt balances and a reduced spread on the term loan (effective April 2017). These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Frederickson and Mamquam, for reasons previously discussed.
Significant uses of cash provided by operating activities during the second quarter of 2017 included $27.1 million of term loan amortization, $2.4 million of project debt amortization and $2.2 million of preferred dividend payments. The Company also used $2.2 million of cash for capital expenditures.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $(24.6) million as compared to $(33.5) million in the six months ended June 30, 2016. The $8.9 million reduction in loss was the result of several positive factors, including increased revenues of $17.8 million (primarily the result of the OEFC settlement and improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer, partially offset by lower revenues under the enhanced dispatch contracts), lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses totaling $28.7 million (primarily the result of the enhanced dispatch contracts and expiration of an above-market gas supply contract in Ontario), and lower interest expense of $32.2 million (due to a $31.4 million write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter of 2016 and lower debt levels). These positive factors were more than offset by the $57.7 million impairment expense, increased depreciation of $8.7 million, a $14.9 million negative change in the fair value of derivative instruments (non-cash) and a $14.2 million reduction in foreign exchange loss. The reduction in foreign exchange loss was primarily due to a $14.7 million decrease in unrealized loss in the revaluation of instruments denominated in Canadian dollars, stemming from the repurchase and cancellation of Cdn$152.1 million Canadian dollar-denominated convertible debentures in the second quarter of 2016.
Project income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 declined to $13.2 million from $53.9 million in the year-ago period. The $40.7 million reduction was primarily attributable to the $57.7 million impairment expense, $(7.1) million change in fair value of derivative instruments and increased depreciation expense, partially offset by increased revenues and lower fuel and operations and maintenance expense as discussed previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $149.3 million, an increase of $40.6 million from $108.7 million in the year-ago period. Primary drivers were the OEFC settlement ($24.7 million), the favorable impact on margins of the enhanced dispatch contracts and the expiration of an above-market gas contract in Ontario (totaling $17.6 million), improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer ($6.5 million), and more modest increases at Piedmont ($1.9 million) and Orlando ($1.7 million). These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Morris (-$5.0 million), primarily due to higher fuel prices, lower energy and capacity prices and the non-recurrence of a return on a construction project in the first quarter of 2016; Mamquam (-$3.6 million), due to a forced outage in the second quarter of 2017 and lower water flows as compared to a record year in 2016; Calstock (-$2.5 million), due to lower waste heat and higher fuel prices; and Frederickson (-$2.3 million), due to a major maintenance outage in the second quarter of 2017. During the first six months of 2017, the Canadian dollar appreciated slightly relative to the year-ago period but the impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA was immaterial.
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 of $85.0 million increased $31.3 million from the $53.7 million a year ago. The 2017 period included approximately $24.7 million of cash collected under the OEFC settlement. Other factors that positively affected cash flow included the benefit to gross margin from the revised contractual, operating and fuel supply arrangements for Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon, as previously discussed, improved hydrology at Curtis Palmer and a $1.3 million reduction in cash interest payments due to lower debt balances and a reduced spread on the term loan (effective April 2017). These positive factors were partially offset by decreases at Morris, Frederickson, Mamquam and Calstock, for reasons previously discussed.
Significant uses of cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2017 included $52.1 million of term loan amortization, $4.7 million of project debt amortization and $4.3 million of preferred dividend payments. The Company also used $4.2 million of cash for capital expenditures, primarily for the upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 2, the Company's liquidity at June 30, 2017 was $227.2 million, an increase of approximately $13 million from the March 31, 2017 level. The increase was attributable to an increase in unrestricted cash, to $104.4 million from $91.5 million in the previous period. The unrestricted cash of $104.4 million includes $78.6 million at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $69 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 2 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
|||||||
June 30, 2017 |
March 31, 2017 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, parent |
$78.6 |
$65.6 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, projects |
25.8 |
25.9 | |||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
104.4 |
91.5 | |||||
Revolving credit facility |
200.0 |
91.5 | |||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(77.2) |
(77.5) | |||||
Availability under revolving credit facility |
122.8 |
122.5 | |||||
Total liquidity |
$227.2 |
$214.0 | |||||
Note: Liquidity numbers presented do not include restricted cash of $14.1 million at June 30, 2017 and $10.0 million at March 31, 2017. | |||||||
Balance Sheet
Debt Repayment
During the second quarter of 2017, the Company repaid $27.1 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and amortized $2.4 million of project-level debt. For the first six months of 2017, the Company repaid a total of $52.1 million of the term loan and amortized $4.7 million of project-level debt. At June 30, 2017, the Company's consolidated debt was $947 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs. The Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 4.4 times at June 30, 2017. The improvement in the leverage ratio from 5.4 times at March 31, 2017 was primarily attributable to the positive impacts on EBITDA of the OEFC settlement payments (recorded in the second quarter) and the enhanced dispatch contracts (for the past two quarters) combined with the continued reduction in debt.
For the full year 2017, the Company expects to repay $100 million of its APLP Holdings term loan (including the $52.1 million repaid in the first half of the year) and $11.8 million of project-level debt (including the $4.7 million amortized in the first half). In addition, the Company plans to allocate $40 million or more of its discretionary cash to additional debt reduction (which could include convertible debentures, further repayment of term loan and repayment of Piedmont project debt). This would put total debt repayment for the year at $150 million or more.
Debt Maturity Profile
The Company has no bullet maturities in 2017. In 2018, the Company has a project debt maturity at Piedmont totaling $54.2 million at its August 2018 maturity date. The remaining $42.5 million of Series C convertible debentures mature in June 2019 and became callable at par in June 2017. The $62.4 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of Series D convertible debentures mature in December 2019 and are callable at par in December 2017. The Company's revolving credit facility has a 2021 maturity and the APLP Holdings term loan has a 2023 maturity (though is expected to be more than 80% repaid by the maturity date).
Repricing of Term Loan and Revolver
As reported in the Company's April 17, 2017 press release, the Company executed a repricing of the APLP Holdings term loan and revolving credit facility, reducing the interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver by 75 basis points, to LIBOR plus 425 basis points. Transaction costs associated with the repricing of $1.1 million were included in interest expense in the second quarter of 2017.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Update
The Company put in place a new normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") on December 29, 2016. Details of this program can be found in the Company's December 20, 2016 press release. The Company has repurchased less than $100,000 of convertible debentures (in January 2017) and no common shares under this NCIB. In July 2017, the Company repurchased and cancelled 171,612 shares of the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred (Series I issue) at Cdn$15.5 per share for a total payment of Cdn$2.7 million.
Reaffirming 2017 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has not changed its 2017 guidance for Project Adjusted EBITDA of $250 to $265 million. Table 3 provides a bridge of the Company's 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance(1) |
$250 - $265 | |
Adjustment for equity method projects(2) |
(1) | |
Corporate G&A expense |
(22) | |
Cash interest payments |
(67) | |
Cash taxes |
(4) | |
Other |
- | |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$155 -$170 | |
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. (1) Initially provided on May 4, 2017. | ||
(2) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects.
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Other Financial Updates
Update on San Diego PPAs
As previously disclosed, the Company has three projects in San Diego that sell power to San Diego Gas & Electric ("SDG&E") under PPAs that are scheduled to expire in December 2019. The Company also supplies steam from these projects to the U.S. Navy under agreements that provide the Company with the right to use the property at the respective sites on which each project is located. Those agreements are scheduled to expire in February 2018.
As discussed in the Company's August 1, 2017 press release, the Company has executed new seven-year Power Purchase Tolling Agreements ("PPTAs") with SDG&E for its Naval Station and North Island projects. The PPTAs are subject to significant conditions precedent, including the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC"), which could take approximately four months or longer, and the Company's ability to continue using the property at the respective sites. The Company has submitted a detailed proposal in a solicitation by the U.S. Navy for energy security and resiliency at these two sites, but the timeframe for resolution of this process is uncertain. If successful in the solicitation, the Company would retain the right to use the property. Subject to meeting the conditions precedent, deliveries under the PPTAs would commence as early as February 2018. The Project Adjusted EBITDA of the two projects under the PPTAs is estimated to be approximately $6 million annually on a combined basis as compared to approximately $16 million under the existing PPAs in 2017.
The Company continues to pursue contractual arrangements for its Naval Training Center ("NTC") project in San Diego, which also would be subject to retaining control of the respective site and regulatory approval. NTC is expected to generate approximately $4 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2017.
Maintenance and Capex
For 2017, including its share of equity-owned projects, the Company expects to incur maintenance expenses of approximately $41 million (modestly lower than the 2016 level), which includes an estimate of the cost to prepare Tunis for a return to service in 2018 under its PPA. Approximately $17.8 million of maintenance expense was incurred in the first six months of 2017. The Company's estimate of capital expenditures for 2017 is approximately $5.5 million (slightly lower than the 2016 level). Approximately $4.8 million was incurred in the first six months of 2017, most of it related to the recently completed upgrade of the third and final combustion turbine at Morris.
Supplementary Information Regarding Non-GAAP Disclosures
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on page 13 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10110155 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW"), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
************************************************************************************************************************Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business strategy to increase the intrinsic value of the Company on a per-share basis through disciplined management of its balance sheet and cost structure and investment of its discretionary cash in a combination of organic and external growth projects, acquisitions, and repurchases of debt and equity securities; the Company's ability to enter into new PPAs on favorable terms or at all after the expiration of existing agreements, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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June 30, |
December 31, | |
2017 |
2016 | |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$104.4 |
$85.6 |
Restricted cash |
14.1 |
13.3 |
Accounts receivable |
42.3 |
37.3 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset |
2.8 |
4.0 |
Inventory |
19.5 |
16.0 |
Prepayments |
7.2 |
5.9 |
Income taxes receivable |
0.5 |
- |
Other current assets |
2.9 |
2.8 |
Total current assets |
193.7 |
164.9 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
705.8 |
733.2 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
204.2 |
266.8 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
227.4 |
246.2 |
Goodwill |
36.0 |
36.0 |
Derivative instruments asset |
2.8 |
4.6 |
Other assets |
4.2 |
5.1 |
Total assets |
$1,374.1 |
$1,456.8 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$3.3 |
$4.5 |
Accrued interest |
2.0 |
0.7 |
Other accrued liabilities |
23.9 |
24.4 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
106.9 |
111.9 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
6.3 |
7.6 |
Other current liabilities |
3.0 |
1.8 |
Total current liabilities |
145.4 |
150.9 |
Long-term debt (1) |
707.6 |
749.2 |
Convertible debentures (2) |
102.8 |
100.4 |
Derivative instruments liability |
24.4 |
21.3 |
Deferred income taxes |
43.6 |
68.3 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
24.7 |
25.3 |
Other long-term liabilities |
56.3 |
55.5 |
Total liabilities |
$1,104.8 |
$1,170.9 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 115,280,908 and 114,649,888 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively |
1,274.0 |
1,272.9 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(141.6) |
(148.5) |
Retained deficit |
(1,084.4) |
(1,059.8) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
48.0 |
64.6 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
269.3 |
285.9 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,374.1 |
$1,456.8 |
(1) Net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs (2) Net of unamortized deferred financing costs |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended |
Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||
Project revenue: |
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Energy sales |
$40.0 |
$45.1 |
$77.1 |
$97.6 | ||||||
Energy capacity revenue |
28.3 |
37.3 |
47.8 |
69.2 | ||||||
Other |
55.7 |
15.8 |
97.5 |
22.0 | ||||||
124.0 |
98.2 |
222.4 |
204.6 | |||||||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
24.0 |
35.1 |
52.9 |
74.0 | ||||||
Operations and maintenance |
23.3 |
30.0 |
43.6 |
51.2 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
29.5 |
25.5 |
59.0 |
50.3 | ||||||
76.8 |
90.6 |
155.5 |
175.5 | |||||||
Project other income: |
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Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(2.7) |
12.2 |
(3.9) |
11.0 | ||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
(54.4) |
7.6 |
(45.4) |
18.3 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
(2.2) |
(2.4) |
(4.4) |
(4.5) | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
0.2 |
- |
- | ||||||
(59.3) |
17.6 |
(53.7) |
24.8 | |||||||
Project (loss) income |
(12.1) |
25.2 |
13.2 |
53.9 | ||||||
Administrative and other expenses: |
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Administration |
5.7 |
5.8 |
12.1 |
11.9 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
18.4 |
51.2 |
35.7 |
67.8 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss |
5.9 |
2.6 |
8.3 |
22.5 | ||||||
Other income (expense), net |
- |
0.3 |
- |
(2.2) | ||||||
30.0 |
59.9 |
56.1 |
100.0 | |||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(42.1) |
(34.7) |
(42.9) |
(46.1) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(22.3) |
(18.4) |
(22.6) |
16.8 | ||||||
Net loss |
(19.8) |
(16.3) |
(20.3) |
(29.3) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.1 |
2.2 |
4.3 |
4.2 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($21.9) |
($18.5) |
($24.6) |
($33.5) | ||||||
Net loss per share attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders: |
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Basic |
($0.19) |
($0.15) |
($0.21) |
($0.28) | ||||||
Diluted |
(0.19) |
(0.15) |
(0.21) |
(0.28) | ||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
115.2 |
121.6 |
115.0 |
121.8 | ||||||
Diluted |
115.2 |
121.6 |
115.0 |
121.8 | ||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited |
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Six months ended June 30, | ||||
2017 |
2016 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net loss |
($20.3) |
($29.3) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
59.0 |
50.3 | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
- |
(2.5) | ||
Loss on sale of assets |
- |
0.2 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
1.1 |
0.8 | ||
Equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated affiliates |
45.4 |
(18.3) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
17.2 |
23.5 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss |
8.3 |
22.5 | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
3.9 |
(11.0) | ||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs |
5.2 |
37.5 | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(24.9) |
(18.6) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
(5.0) |
(3.3) | ||
Inventory |
(3.4) |
(0.4) | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
(0.3) |
1.7 | ||
Accounts payable |
(1.4) |
3.5 | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
0.2 |
(2.9) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
85.0 |
53.7 | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities: |
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Change in restricted cash |
(0.8) |
0.9 | ||
Reimbursement of costs for third-party construction project |
- |
4.7 | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(4.2) |
(2.0) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
(5.0) |
3.6 | ||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities: |
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Proceeds from term loan facility, net of discount |
- |
679.0 | ||
Common share repurchases |
- |
(4.7) | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(56.9) |
(502.7) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
- |
(127.0) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
- |
(15.9) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(4.3) |
(4.2) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(61.2) |
24.5 | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
18.8 |
81.8 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
85.6 |
72.4 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$104.4 |
$154.2 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$33.4 |
$34.7 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$2.2 |
$1.9 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$1.3 |
$1.0 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net loss on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 7 below.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects can be found in the second quarter 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project also can be found in the second quarter 2017 presentation on the Company's website.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Reconciliation of Net loss to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($21.9) |
($18.5) |
($24.6) |
($33.5) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.1 |
2.2 |
4.3 |
4.2 | ||||||
Net loss from operations |
($19.8) |
($16.3) |
($20.3) |
($29.3) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(22.3) |
(18.4) |
(22.6) |
(16.8) | ||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes |
(42.1) |
(34.7) |
(42.9) |
(46.1) | ||||||
Administration |
5.7 |
5.8 |
12.1 |
11.9 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
18.4 |
51.2 |
35.7 |
67.8 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss |
5.9 |
2.6 |
8.3 |
22.5 | ||||||
Other expense (income), net |
- |
0.3 |
- |
(2.2) | ||||||
Project (loss) income |
($12.1) |
$25.2 |
$13.2 |
$53.9 | ||||||
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$34.7 |
$30.4 |
$69.3 |
$60.3 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
2.5 |
2.9 |
5.3 |
5.4 | ||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
2.6 |
(12.2) |
3.8 |
(11.0) | ||||||
Other (income) expense |
- |
(0.1) |
- |
0.1 | ||||||
Impairment |
57.7 |
- |
57.7 |
- | ||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$85.4 |
$46.2 |
$149.3 |
$108.7 | ||||||
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today new seven-year Power Purchase Tolling Agreements ("PPTAs") for two of its power projects in San Diego, the Naval Station project located on Naval Base San Diego, in the amount of 48 megawatts (MW), and the North Island project located on Naval Base Coronado, in the amount of 38.6 MW. Both PPTAs are with San Diego Gas & Electric Company ("SDG&E"), the existing power customer for the two projects. The PPTAs are subject to certain significant conditions or approvals, as described below. If these conditions are met, delivery obligations under the PPTAs would commence as early as February 2018.
"We are pleased to have reached agreement with SDG&E on new contractual arrangements for our Naval Station and North Island projects. These agreements represent an important milestone in our effort to extend operation of these facilities," said Joe Cofelice, Executive Vice President, Commercial Development. "In a market where gas-fired generation is under economic pressure, the PPTAs offer us an attractive return on the incremental investment that we expect to make in the projects, which we believe have long-term value as sources of flexible generation in the San Diego load pocket."
Mr. Cofelice continued, "In late May, we submitted detailed proposals in the second round of the solicitation under which the U.S. Navy is seeking to address its need for energy security and resiliency at the two naval bases. In addition to the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission, a positive outcome in this solicitation is required for the Company to proceed under the new PPTAs."
Background on Existing Contractual Arrangements
The Company's Naval Station, North Island and Naval Training Center ("NTC") projects sell power to SDG&E under Power Purchase Agreements that are scheduled to expire in December 2019 (the "Existing PPAs"). In addition, all three projects supply steam to the U.S. Navy under agreements that provide the Company with the right to use the property at the respective sites on which each project is located (the "Navy agreements"). The Navy agreements are scheduled to expire in February 2018.
The Navy, which does not expect to have a need for steam from these projects after the Navy agreements expire, initiated a solicitation in early March for proposals to provide energy security and resiliency using the existing sites at Naval Base San Diego and Naval Base Coronado. In late May, the Company submitted detailed proposals for both sites in the second phase of the three-phase solicitation. If successful in this process, the Company would retain continued use of the two sites beyond February 2018 ("site control").
Conditions Precedent
The new PPTAs are subject to certain significant conditions, including obtaining the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") and retaining site control. CPUC approval could take approximately four months or longer. The timeframe for the Navy process is undetermined.
Termination of the Existing PPAs
The Company and SDG&E have executed amendments to the Existing PPAs for all three projects, which provide for termination of the Existing PPAs as early as February 2018, coincident with the expiration of the Navy agreements. These amendments to the Existing PPAs are also subject to CPUC approval.
Resource Adequacy Contracts
The Company and SDG&E also have entered into Resource Adequacy ("RA") contracts for Naval Station and North Island, which are subject to CPUC approval and are conditioned upon the Company retaining site control beyond February 2018. The RA contracts for Naval Station and North Island are contingent arrangements that would become effective only under limited circumstances and conditions. In addition, the Company and SDG&E have entered into an RA contract for NTC, under which NTC would supply RA capacity to SDG&E from February through December 2018. This RA contract is also subject to CPUC approval and is conditioned upon retaining site control; however, the NTC project is not included in the Navy's solicitation for the other two sites and thus the process for retaining control of the NTC site is undetermined.
Financial Implications
The Company expects approximately $16 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA from Naval Station and North Island on a combined basis in 2017. Power prices and interest rates are significantly lower now than at the time the Existing PPAs were originally executed in the mid-1980s. In addition, the incremental investment required to meet the requirements of the PPTAs is much less than the original investment. For these reasons, the Project Adjusted EBITDA of the two projects under the PPTAs is expected to be approximately $6 million annually on a combined basis, beginning in February 2018. In conjunction with the new PPTAs, the Company expects to make investments in both projects in the form of major maintenance and upgrades, primarily in 2018.
The NTC project, which has a capacity of 25 MW, is expected to generate approximately $4 million of Project Adjusted EBITDA in 2017. The Company is continuing to pursue contractual arrangements for the project for 2019 and beyond. If successful in arranging new contracts and meeting the necessary conditions, the Company expects the resulting Project Adjusted EBITDA for NTC would be significantly lower than the 2017 level.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 MW, and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
************************************************************************************************************************Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, Company's ability to achieve a successful outcome in the Navy solicitation and its ability to satisfy the other conditions to the PPTAs, including the approval by the CPUC; the Company's ability to generate revenue from projects with PPAs expiring in the next several years, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, August 3, 2017. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of August 3. During the conference call, management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10110155 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.290625 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on June 30, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2017.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.70%, which will be payable September 29, 2017.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on May 31, 2017 to be 4.70%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.52%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term PPAs, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced effective today a repricing of the $615 million senior secured term loan and $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility at its APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings") subsidiary. The interest rate margin on the term loan and revolver has been reduced by 75 basis points to LIBOR plus 425 basis points. The LIBOR floor remains at 1.00%. The mandatory 1% annual amortization and cash sweep provisions of the term loan are unchanged.
As a result of the repricing, the Company expects to realize interest cost savings for the remainder of 2017 of $2.4 million, net of fees related to the transaction that will be recorded in the second quarter. Cumulative savings through the maturity dates of the term loan (April 2023) and revolver (April 2021) are estimated to be approximately $17 million, net of transaction fees.
The Company is permitted to prepay the term loan in the first six months following this transaction at a 1% premium. Following the six-month period, prepayment is permitted at par.
"We are pleased to have achieved a reduction in the cost of our term loan and revolver, which will increase our cash flow," said Terrence Ronan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Power. "The tighter spread was the result of improved credit market conditions as well as the progress we have made in reducing our leverage, which we expect will continue with debt reduction of $150 million or more in 2017."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. In addition, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time. These factors include, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business strategy to increase the intrinsic value of the Company on a per-share basis through disciplined management of its balance sheet and cost structure and investment of its discretionary cash in a combination of organic and external growth projects, acquisitions, and repurchases of debt and equity securities; the Company's ability to enter into new PPAs on favorable terms or at all after the expiration of existing agreements, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") plans to release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, 2017. A telephone conference call and webcast hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation for the conference call will be posted on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com) on the evening of May 4. The Company expects to follow the format of the fourth quarter and year end 2016 conference call. Management will present brief prepared remarks with the majority of the time allocated to addressing questions from analysts and investors.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 5, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10104126 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 5, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016. For additional information regarding the Company's 2016 performance, 2017 guidance and certain operational updates, including the status of certain upcoming Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) renewals, please consult Management's prepared remarks and the accompanying presentation, which will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website (www.atlanticpower.com).
Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results (vs. 2015)
Full Year 2016 Financial Results (vs. 2015)
Other Highlights
"During 2016, we refinanced our existing term loan and revolver with a larger $700 million term loan and a $200 million revolver, both with extended maturity dates. We also paid down $288 million of debt, ending the year with a reduction in consolidated debt of approximately $22 million, net of the term loan upsizing. Since year end 2013, we have reduced consolidated debt by more than $800 million and improved our maturity profile considerably. We also made further progress in reducing our interest payments and corporate overhead costs, which are now $60 million and $31 million lower than 2013 levels, respectively," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "In addition, we have lowered our share count by 6.6% since December 2015 by repurchasing and canceling approximately 8.1 million common shares at an average price of $2.42 per share."
"By strengthening our balance sheet, addressing our near-term maturities and reducing our fixed costs, we believe that we have positioned the Company to take a disciplined approach on renewals of PPAs and withstand an extended downturn in a very cyclical business," said Mr. Moore. "We are enthusiastic about our strengthened financial position, expected 2017 operating cash flow and the uses of capital that we have available which are consistent with our objective of increasing intrinsic value per share."
Mr. Moore continued, "After two years of dramatic change, the Company is now in a position to pay down an additional $150 million or more of debt in 2017; continue to repurchase shares when they trade at a significant discount to our estimates of intrinsic value per share, as they do today; work toward PPA renewals without financial pressure to transact quickly in a down market, and begin to implement a growth strategy, with efforts currently focused on industrial customers."
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||
Table 1 – Selected Financial Results | ||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
Three months |
Twelve months | |||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||||
Financial Results |
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Project revenue |
$93.4 |
$98.4 |
$399.2 |
$420.2 | ||||
Project income (loss) |
13.3 |
(104.3) |
10.1 |
(41.4) | ||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(6.6) |
(88.6) |
(122.4) |
(62.4) | ||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
19.9 |
19.7 |
111.8 |
87.4 | ||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
42.3 |
50.4 |
202.2 |
208.9 | ||||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" beginning on page 13 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and Net loss.
The Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are included in discontinued operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015. Results of the Wind Projects are excluded from Project revenue, Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA as shown in Table 1 and as discussed below but are included in Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation and Cash provided by operating activities as shown in Table 1. Please see page 13 for a summary of results of discontinued operations. The Wind Projects consisted of five operating wind projects in Idaho and Oklahoma and representing 521 MW net ownership: Goshen (12.5% economic interest), Idaho Wind (27.6% economic interest), Meadow Creek (100% economic interest), Rockland Wind Farm (50% economic interest, but consolidated on a 100% basis) and Canadian Hills (99% economic interest). | ||||||||
Financial Results
Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
The primary operational factors that affected the Company's results for the fourth quarter of 2016 included lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, lower waste heat at the Company's Ontario plants, a scheduled maintenance outage at Oxnard, turbine maintenance expense at Kapuskasing and North Bay and severance cost at Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon. These negative drivers were partially offset by higher water flows at Mamquam.
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation for the fourth quarter of 2016 of $(6.6) million included a $1.2 million non-cash impairment of the remaining goodwill at Moresby Lake and a $12.7 million charge for the non-cash accelerated amortization of intangible assets related to the PPAs at Kapuskasing and North Bay, which were terminated early as described in the Company's January 9, 2017 press release. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2015 of $(88.6) million included a $127.8 million non-cash impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, primarily at Williams Lake. The $82.0 million reduction in net loss in 2016 was primarily attributable to the reduction in impairment expense and an increase in the fair value of derivative instruments, partially offset by higher amortization expense, a reduction in largely unrealized foreign exchange gain, lower income tax benefit and the operational factors described previously.
Project income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $13.3 million versus project loss for the year-ago period of $(104.3) million. The $117.6 million improvement from project loss in 2015 to project income in 2016 was primarily attributable to lower impairment expense and an increase in the fair value of derivative instruments as described previously, partially offset by higher amortization expense and the operational factors described previously.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $42.3 million, a decline of $8.1 million from $50.4 million in the year-ago period. Primary contributors to the decline were a $3.3 million reduction at Curtis Palmer due to lower water flows; a $5.0 million decrease at Kapuskasing and North Bay due to lower waste heat, turbine maintenance expense, and severance expense; and a $2.2 million decrease at Oxnard due to the scheduled maintenance outage. Results for Kapuskasing, Nipigon and North Bay included $1.1 million of severance expense related to the revised operational status of and contractual arrangements for these plants announced in the Company's January 9, 2017 press release. These decreases were partially offset by a $2.2 million increase at Mamquam due to favorable water flows and lower maintenance expense.
Cash provided by operating activities of $19.9 million was in line with the $19.7 million reported for the year-ago period. Significant uses of cash provided by operating activities during the fourth quarter of 2016 included $15.0 million of term loan amortization, $3.0 million of project debt amortization and $2.1 million of preferred dividend payments.
Year Ended December 31, 2016
The primary operational factors that affected the Company's results for the year ended December 31, 2016 included an extended planned outage at Morris in the third quarter, lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, lower waste heat and fuel price escalation at some of the Company's Ontario plants, a contractual price adjustment at Calstock, and a scheduled maintenance outage at Oxnard. These negative drivers were partially offset by the absence of an outage at Manchief (compared to 2015) and higher water flows at Mamquam.
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation of $(122.4) million for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $60.0 million from a net loss of $(62.4) million in 2015. The increased net loss was the result of a $32.8 million non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter attributable to the Company's refinancing activities (included in interest expense), $12.7 million of accelerated amortization expense in the fourth quarter related to the Kapuskasing and North Bay PPAs, a $13.9 million largely unrealized foreign exchange loss as compared to a $60.3 million unrealized foreign exchange gain in 2015, and the absence of income from the discontinued Wind business ($19.5 million in 2015). The operational factors described previously had a net negative impact. These negative factors affecting the 2016 net loss were partially offset by reduced impairment expense ($85.9 million in 2016, mostly in the third quarter, as compared to $127.8 million in 2015) and a $22.5 million positive variance in the fair value of derivatives. Another positive factor was that corporate general and administrative costs declined $6.8 million in 2016 from 2015.
Project income of $10.1 million for the year compared favorably to project loss of $(41.4) million for 2015. The 2016 result benefited from lower impairment expense as previously described, a favorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments, higher project income at Manchief, which had a scheduled maintenance overhaul in the second quarter of 2015, partially offset by lower project income at Morris, which had an extended planned outage in the third quarter of 2016, lower project income at Curtis Palmer due to lower water flows, a contractual price adjustment at Calstock, a scheduled maintenance outage at Oxnard and increased amortization expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA of $202.2 million for the year decreased $6.7 million from $208.9 million for 2015. Primary contributors to the decline were a $10.1 million reduction at Morris due to lower revenues and higher maintenance expense resulting from the extended outage in 2016, a $3.3 million decrease at Curtis Palmer due to lower water flows, and a decrease of $7.6 million at the Ontario projects due to lower waste heat, fuel escalators and a contractual price adjustment at Calstock. The stronger U.S. dollar had a negative non-cash translation impact of approximately $2.9 million, almost all of which was in the first quarter. These negative factors were partially offset by a $7.2 million increase at Manchief, which had a major gas turbine outage in 2015, and a $6.7 million increase at Mamquam due to higher water flows.
Cash provided by operating activities of $111.8 million increased $24.4 million from the 2015 level of $87.4 million. The increase was primarily attributable to a $29.3 million reduction in cash interest payments due to debt repayment in 2015 and 2016 and the absence of make-whole premiums associated with the redemption of the 9.0% Senior Unsecured Notes in 2015, a $6.8 million reduction in corporate G&A expense and a positive variance in changes in working capital. These positive drivers were partially offset by the loss of $21.9 million of operating cash flow from the Wind businesses, which were included in the 2015 result. The $6.7 million decrease in Project Adjusted EBITDA described previously also had a negative impact on operating cash flow in 2016. In 2016, the Company used its $111.8 million of cash provided by operating activities to amortize $96.5 million of term loan and project debt, make capital expenditures of $7.2 million and pay preferred dividends of $8.5 million.
2017 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company has initiated guidance for 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $225 to $240 million. The increase from the 2016 level of $202.2 million is primarily attributable to the expiration on December 31, 2016 of an above-market gas supply contract for two of the Company's Ontario projects. Other positive factors include an expected full year cash return on completed optimization investments; an expected return to average water flows, particularly at Curtis Palmer and Mamquam; and revised operational and contractual arrangements for Kapuskasing and North Bay as described in the Company's January 9, 2017 press release, net of the cost of putting those plants into a non-operational status. Morris is also expected to have a positive comparison because of the extended outage it underwent in 2016, but this is expected to be more than offset by a planned maintenance outage at Frederickson in 2017 and expenses associated with preparing Tunis for a return to service in 2018 under the new PPA.
Table 2 provides a bridge of the Company's 2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
2017 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance(1) |
$225 - $240 | |
Adjustment for equity method projects(2) |
(1) | |
Corporate G&A expense |
(22) | |
Cash interest payments |
(67) | |
Cash taxes |
(4) | |
Other |
- | |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$130 - $145 | |
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. (1) Initially provided March 2, 2017. | ||
(2) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. | ||
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Liquidity
As shown in Table 3, the Company's liquidity at December 31, 2016 was $204.1 million, essentially unchanged from $205.1 million at September 30, 2016. An $8.2 million reduction in the unrestricted cash balance was mostly offset by a $7.2 million increase in borrowing capacity resulting from a reduction in letters of credit outstanding. The unrestricted cash of $85.6 million includes approximately $60 million at the parent, of which the Company considers approximately $50 million to be discretionary cash available for general corporate purposes.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 3 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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December 31, 2016 |
September 30, 2016 | |||||
Revolver capacity |
$200.0 |
$200.0 | ||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(81.5) |
(88.7) | ||||
Unused borrowing capacity |
118.5 |
111.3 | ||||
Unrestricted cash |
85.6 |
93.8 | ||||
Total Liquidity |
$204.1 |
$205.1 | ||||
Note: Liquidity numbers presented do not include restricted cash of $12.6 million at September 30, 2016 and $13.3 million at December 31, 2016. | ||||||
Balance Sheet
Repayment of Term Loan and Project Debt
During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company amortized $15.0 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and $3.0 million of project-level debt. For the full year, the Company amortized $85.5 million of term loan debt, including $25.3 million in the first quarter related to the previous term loan, and $11.1 million of project-level debt.
Redemptions and Repurchases of Convertible Debentures
There were no redemptions or repurchases of convertible debentures in the fourth quarter of 2016. For the year, the Company redeemed or repurchased a total of $191.5 million principal amount of convertible debentures. This was done under the normal course issuer bid (NCIB) in the first quarter ($18.8 million), through the redemption at par of both 2017 issues in the second quarter ($110.1 million) using proceeds from the term loan refinancing, and under a substantial issuer bid in the third quarter ($62.7 million), also using proceeds from the refinancing.
Debt Balance and Leverage at December 31, 2016
Although the refinancing of the Company's previous term loan in April 2016 resulted in a net increase in debt of $252 million, the allocation of a majority of the net cash proceeds from the refinancing to debt redemptions and repurchases in the second and third quarters of this year, together with ongoing amortization of the new term loan and project debt, as described previously, offset all but $10 million of this increase. At December 31, 2016, the Company's consolidated debt was $996.5 million, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, as compared to $1,018.7 million at year end 2015. The Company's consolidated leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 5.6 times at December 31, 2016.
Debt Maturity Profile
As a result of refinancing and discretionary repurchases to date, the Company has no bullet maturities at the corporate level prior to June 2019, when the remaining $42.6 million of Series C convertible debentures will mature. In addition, the Company has $60.3 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of Series D convertible debentures maturing in December 2019. The reshaping of the Company's maturity profile is further improved by the later maturity dates for the new term loan (2023 versus 2021 previously) and the new revolver (2021 versus 2018 previously). The Company also has one project debt bullet maturity during this period – the term loan at its Piedmont project totaling $54 million at its maturity date of August 2018. In addition to these bullet maturities, the Company has amortizing debt at various projects through 2025 and required amortization of the APLP Holdings term loan per a targeted debt schedule through the 2023 maturity date.
2017 Debt Repayment Plans
The Company expects to amortize $100 million of its APLP Holdings term loan and $11.8 million of project debt in 2017 using cash flow. In addition, the Company plans to allocate $40 million or more of its discretionary cash to additional debt reduction (which could include convertible debentures, further paydown of term loan and project debt maturities). Thus, in total, the Company expects to repay approximately $150 million or more of debt in 2017.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (discretionary repurchases of debt and equity)
The NCIB implemented by the Company in December 2015 expired on December 28, 2016. Under this program, the Company repurchased $18.8 million principal amount of convertible debentures, all in the first quarter of 2016. The Company also repurchased a total of slightly less than 8.1 million common shares, including 8.0 million in 2016, at a total cost including commissions of approximately $19.6 million (average price of $2.42 per share). Share repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled 2.4 million at a total cost of $5.8 million (average price of $2.44 per share).
The Company implemented a new NCIB on December 29, 2016. Under this NCIB, the Company may purchase up to 10% of the public float of the Company's outstanding common shares and convertible debentures and up to 5% of the amount issued and outstanding of Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.'s preferred shares. Details of the program can be found in the Company's December 20, 2016 press release.
Other Financial Updates
PPA Expirations and Negotiations
The Company has PPAs or other contractual arrangements scheduled to expire for nine of its projects in the next five years. Together these represent 25% of the Company's capacity and 30% of 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA. In January 2017, the Company put the Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon projects in Ontario into a non-operational state, under arrangements that provide a fixed monthly payment to the projects until December 2017 for Kapuskasing and North Bay and October 2018 for Nipigon. Another Ontario project, Tunis, has not been operating since the expiration of its previous PPA in December 2014, but has a 15-year PPA that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019, at the Company's option. The Company plans to return Tunis to service under the new PPA in 2018. In San Diego, the Company's three plants (Naval Station, North Island and Naval Training Center) have expiring PPAs in December 2019, but these PPAs are dependent on the Company's right to use the underlying sites under agreements with the Navy that expire in February 2018. The Company is currently considering negotiating, extending or entering into new agreements or arrangements for certain of the Ontario, San Diego and other projects for which the PPAs expire during this period. For information on the status of these negotiations or arrangements, please consult the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Optimization Investments
The Company made approximately $3.4 million of optimization-related investments in its projects in 2016, with the majority of those for upgrades to a boiler and two combustion turbines at Morris and a spillway upgrade project at Curtis Palmer, all of which were completed in 2016. The Company expects to complete the upgrade of the third combustion turbine at Morris during an outage in the spring of this year. Although the Company will continue to evaluate the potential for additional such investments, they are expected to be relatively modest. The Company has begun an evaluation of its operation and maintenance costs and expects that to be a major focus in 2017.
The Company realized a cash flow benefit of approximately $8 million in 2016 from optimization investments made in 2013 through 2016 totaling approximately $25 million, which was below the original expectation primarily because high levels of waste heat at Nipigon reduced the need for the duct burners and booster pump that were installed as optimization projects in 2014 and 2015, respectively. In addition, lower water flows at Curtis Palmer in 2016 reduced the contribution from the turbine upgrades completed in 2013 and 2014. The Company expects to realize a cash flow benefit of approximately $12 million in 2017 from these investments and those made in 2017, assuming average water conditions.
Maintenance and Capex
In 2016, for its consolidated projects only, the Company incurred $37.9 million of maintenance expense versus $36.2 million in 2015. In addition to maintenance expensed in the period, the Company made $7.2 million of capital expenditures versus $11.3 million in 2015. Including the Company's share of projects in which it has an equity ownership interest, maintenance expense was $46.2 million in 2016 versus $55.6 million in 2015, and capital expenditures were $7.5 million versus $11.6 million in 2015. For 2017, including its share of equity-owned projects, the Company expects to incur maintenance expenses of approximately $45 million (in line with the 2016 level) and make capital investments of between $5 million and $6 million (slightly lower than the 2016 level). The maintenance expenditures in 2017 include an estimate of the cost to prepare Tunis for a return to service in 2018 under the new PPA.
Material Weakness Remediated
As previously disclosed in the Company's 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company had identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting because its internal controls over its long-lived asset and goodwill impairment tests where not designed effectively. During 2016, management developed and implemented new control procedures to remediate this material weakness. Upon completion of the testing of the design and operating effectiveness of these new control procedures in the annual goodwill impairment analysis it conducted in the fourth quarter of 2016, management concluded that as of December 31, 2016, it had remediated the previously identified material weakness.
Subsequent Event
As disclosed in the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, on February 27, 2017, the Company received notice from the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) that the Company will be receiving a payment of approximately Cdn$8.4 million for its Kapuskasing and North Bay plants representing the application of the price escalator calculation under their respective PPAs for power sold to OEFC in 2016. This payment stems from the Global Adjustment litigation brought by a group of Non-Utility Generators against the OEFC, which was decided in favor of the plaintiffs by the Superior Court of Canada. The OEFC was denied leave to appeal this ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada in January 2017.
The Company was not a party to the litigation, but did enter into a standstill agreement with the OEFC in 2015, with respect to its Kapuskasing, North Bay and Tunis projects. Under the standstill the Company reserved its right to bring claims against the OEFC with respect to the calculation of the price escalator provision in the PPAs for these three plants.
The OEFC payment of Cdn$8.4 million is for Kapuskasing and North Bay only during 2016 and does not cover any prior period. The Company has notified the OEFC that it reserves its right to contest the payment amount. The amount will be included in the Company's revenue only when the matter is settled and all contingencies have been resolved. The Company's 2017 financial guidance does not include any current or retroactive payments with respect to this matter.
Supplementary Financial Information
Results for project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA exclude discontinued operations, which consist primarily of the Wind businesses that were sold in June 2015. Results of discontinued operations are summarized on page 13 of this release.
A discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the comparable GAAP measure, can be found on pages 13 to 14 of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET. Management's prepared remarks and an accompanying presentation will be available on the Conference Calls page of the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 3, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10100699 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business strategy to increase the intrinsic value of the Company on a per-share basis through disciplined management of its balance sheet and cost structure and investment of its discretionary cash in a combination of organic and external growth projects, acquisitions, and repurchases of debt and equity securities; the Company's ability to enter into new PPAs on favorable terms or at all after the expiration of existing agreements, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
Atlantic Power Corporation Table 4 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
December 31, |
December 31, | |
2016 |
2015 | |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$85.6 |
$72.4 |
Restricted cash |
13.3 |
15.2 |
Accounts receivable |
37.3 |
39.6 |
Current portion of derivative instruments asset |
4.0 |
- |
Inventory |
16.0 |
16.9 |
Prepayments |
5.9 |
8.3 |
Other current assets |
2.8 |
4.5 |
Total current assets |
164.9 |
156.9 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
733.2 |
777.7 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
266.8 |
286.2 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
246.2 |
308.9 |
Goodwill |
36.0 |
134.5 |
Derivative instruments asset |
4.6 |
0.3 |
Other assets |
5.1 |
6.7 |
Total assets |
$1,456.8 |
$1,671.2 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$4.5 |
$6.9 |
Accrued interest |
0.7 |
1.6 |
Other accrued liabilities |
24.4 |
25.4 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
111.9 |
15.8 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
7.6 |
36.7 |
Other current liabilities |
1.8 |
2.5 |
Total current liabilities |
150.9 |
88.9 |
Long-term debt (1) |
749.2 |
682.7 |
Convertible debentures (2) |
100.4 |
277.7 |
Derivative instruments liability |
21.3 |
20.8 |
Deferred income taxes |
68.3 |
85.7 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
25.3 |
27.0 |
Other long-term liabilities |
55.5 |
53.2 |
Total liabilities |
$1,170.9 |
$1,236.0 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 114,649,888 and 122,153,082 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
1,272.9 |
1,290.6 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(148.5) |
(139.3) |
Retained deficit |
(1,059.8) |
(937.4) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
64.6 |
213.9 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
285.9 |
435.2 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,456.8 |
$1,671.2 |
(1) Net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs (2) Net of unamortized deferred financing costs |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 5 – Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, |
Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||||||
Project revenue: |
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Energy sales |
$45.8 |
$46.6 |
$184.2 |
$191.5 | ||||||
Energy capacity revenue |
28.7 |
31.9 |
141.9 |
149.3 | ||||||
Other |
18.9 |
19.9 |
73.1 |
79.4 | ||||||
93.4 |
98.4 |
399.2 |
420.2 | |||||||
Project expenses: |
||||||||||
Fuel |
38.7 |
39.8 |
149.5 |
165.1 | ||||||
Operations and maintenance |
25.8 |
21.9 |
105.2 |
103.5 | ||||||
Development |
- |
- |
- |
1.1 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
37.9 |
26.2 |
113.5 |
110.0 | ||||||
102.4 |
87.9 |
368.2 |
379.7 | |||||||
Project other income (expense): |
||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
17.8 |
6.7 |
37.9 |
15.4 | ||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
8.0 |
8.4 |
35.9 |
36.7 | ||||||
Gain on sale of equity investments |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||
Interest, net |
(2.3) |
(2.0) |
(9.2) |
(8.2) | ||||||
Impairment |
(1.2) |
(127.8) |
(85.9) |
(127.8) | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
(0.1) |
0.4 |
2.0 | ||||||
22.3 |
(114.8) |
(20.9) |
(81.9) | |||||||
Project income (loss) |
13.3 |
(104.3) |
10.1 |
(41.4) | ||||||
Administrative and other expenses: |
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Administration |
5.0 |
6.4 |
22.6 |
29.4 | ||||||
Interest, net |
18.2 |
15.8 |
106.0 |
107.1 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
(5.1) |
(11.2) |
13.9 |
(60.3) | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
(3.9) |
(3.1) | ||||||
18.1 |
11.0 |
138.6 |
73.1 | |||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(4.8) |
(115.3) |
(128.5) |
(114.5) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(0.4) |
(29.9) |
(14.6) |
(30.4) | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(4.4) |
(85.4) |
(113.9) |
(84.1) | ||||||
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) |
- |
(1.3) |
- |
19.5 | ||||||
Net loss |
(4.4) |
(86.7) |
(113.9) |
(64.6) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.2 |
1.9 |
8.5 |
8.8 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($6.6) |
($88.6) |
($122.4) |
($62.4) | ||||||
Basic and diluted (loss) income per share: |
||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.06) |
($0.71) |
($1.02) |
($0.76) | ||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
(0.01) |
- |
0.25 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.06) |
($0.72) |
($1.02) |
($0.51) | ||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
||||||||||
Basic |
115.5 |
122.1 |
119.5 |
121.9 | ||||||
Diluted |
115.5 |
122.1 |
119.5 |
121.9 | ||||||
Dividends per common share: |
$- |
$0.02 |
$- |
$0.09 | ||||||
(1) Includes contributions from the Wind Projects, which are components of discontinued operations. |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||
2016 |
2015 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net loss |
($113.9) |
($64.6) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
113.5 |
120.3 | ||
Gain on sale of assets |
0.2 |
(48.7) | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
(3.7) |
(3.1) | ||
Write off of deferred financing costs |
32.8 |
9.0 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
1.8 |
2.3 | ||
Long-lived assets and goodwill impairment charges |
85.9 |
127.8 | ||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(35.9) |
(36.2) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
55.3 |
58.5 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) |
13.8 |
(60.5) | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(37.9) |
(14.7) | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(17.5) |
(3.5) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
||||
Accounts receivable |
2.3 |
5.7 | ||
Inventory |
0.9 |
2.4 | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
17.0 |
11.9 | ||
Accounts payable |
(0.2) |
(8.9) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
(2.6) |
(10.3) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
111.8 |
87.4 | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities: |
||||
Change in restricted cash |
1.9 |
7.3 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net |
- |
326.3 | ||
Contribution to unconsolidated affiliate |
- |
(0.6) | ||
Capitalized development costs |
- |
(0.8) | ||
Reimbursement of costs for third-party construction project |
4.8 |
- | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(7.2) |
(11.3) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
(0.5) |
320.9 | ||
Cash used in financing activities: |
||||
Proceeds from New Term Loan facility, net of discount |
679.0 |
- | ||
Common share repurchases |
(19.5) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(544.4) |
(403.3) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(188.5) |
(18.9) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
(16.2) |
- | ||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
- |
(11.1) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(3.7) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(8.5) |
(8.8) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
(98.1) |
(445.8) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
13.2 |
(37.5) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period at discontinued operations |
- |
3.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
72.4 |
106.0 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$85.6 |
$72.4 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
||||
Interest paid |
$70.7 |
$100.0 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
3.5 |
10.2 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
1.2 |
0.6 |
Results of Discontinued Operations
The Wind projects, which were sold in June 2015, had no impact on financial results in 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Wind projects had Project income of $52.6 million and cash provided by operating activities of $21.9 million, as shown in Table 7.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 7 – Discontinued Operations | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||
Unaudited |
||||||
Three months ended |
Twelve months ended | |||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
Project revenue |
$- |
$- |
$- |
$34.8 | ||
Project (loss) income |
- |
(0.6) |
- |
52.6 | ||
Net (loss) income |
- |
(1.1) |
- |
19.5 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
- |
- |
- |
21.9 | ||
Cash used in investing activities |
- |
- |
- |
(12.8) |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net loss on a consolidated basis is provided in Table 8 on page 14 of this release.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects, previously included in this release, can be found in the fourth quarter and year end 2016 presentation on the Company's website.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project, previously included in this release, can be found in the fourth quarter and year end 2016 presentation on the Company's website.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 8 – Reconciliation of Net loss to Project Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||
Three months ended |
Twelve months ended | |||||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($6.6) |
($88.6) |
($122.4) |
($62.4) | ||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.2 |
1.9 |
8.5 |
8.8 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) | ||||||
Net loss |
($4.4) |
($86.7) |
($113.9) |
($64.6) | ||||||
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
1.3 |
- |
(19.5) | ||||||
Net loss from continuing operations |
(4.4) |
(85.4) |
(113.9) |
(84.1) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(0.4) |
(29.9) |
(14.6) |
(30.4) | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(4.8) |
(115.3) |
(128.5) |
(114.5) | ||||||
Administration |
5.0 |
6.4 |
22.6 |
29.4 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
18.2 |
15.8 |
106.0 |
107.1 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
(5.1) |
(11.2) |
13.9 |
(60.3) | ||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
(3.9) |
(3.1) | ||||||
Project income (loss) |
$13.3 |
($104.3) |
$10.1 |
($41.4) | ||||||
Reconciliation to Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$42.7 |
$31.2 |
$133.5 |
$130.1 | ||||||
Interest expense, net |
2.7 |
2.1 |
10.9 |
9.8 | ||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(17.8) |
(6.7) |
(37.9) |
(15.4) | ||||||
Impairment |
1.2 |
127.8 |
85.9 |
127.8 | ||||||
Other (income) expense |
0.2 |
0.3 |
(0.3) |
(2.0) | ||||||
Total Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$42.3 |
$50.4 |
$202.2 |
$208.9 | ||||||
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.292500 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2017.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.65%, which will be payable June 30, 2017.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on February 28, 2017 to be 4.65%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.47%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, March 2, 2017. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, March 3, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10100699 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis. The remaining four projects, all in Ontario, are not operational, three due to revised contractual arrangements with the offtaker and the other, Tunis, has a forward-starting 15-year contractual agreement that will commence between November 2017 and June 2019.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today revised contractual arrangements for, and operational status of, its Kapuskasing, North Bay and Nipigon facilities in Ontario, each having a capacity of 40 megawatts. Effective for 2017, Atlantic Power Limited Partnership (APLP, a subsidiary of the Company) has signed Non-Utility Generator (NUG) Enhanced Dispatch Contracts with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator for the three facilities. In conjunction with the execution of the new contracts, APLP has agreed to terminate the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) for the Kapuskasing and North Bay plants, which were scheduled to expire in December 2017, and to suspend for a period (as described below) the Nipigon PPA, which is scheduled to expire in December 2022.
The Enhanced Dispatch Contracts for Kapuskasing and North Bay provide a fixed monthly payment to the plants until December 31, 2017. The contracts have no delivery obligations and allow APLP to retain operating flexibility. Based on its assessment of the Ontario power market, including the estimated impact on plant economics, the Company has begun the process of mothballing both plants.
The Enhanced Dispatch Contract for Nipigon provides fixed monthly payments to that plant through October 31, 2018. During that period, the plant's PPA with the OEFC will be suspended. At the conclusion of that period, or after that date should that subsequently be agreed to, the arrangement will revert to the existing terms of the PPA. The Company also has begun the process of mothballing Nipigon.
The Company is committed to working with those employees affected by the decision to mothball the three facilities.
Atlantic Power believes this outcome provides benefits for ratepayers and contributes to the Province's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Company is continuing to work collaboratively with the relevant parties on potential other initiatives that could result in additional benefits to ratepayers.
The Company does not expect the revised contractual arrangements for these three facilities to have a cash impact on its 2016 financial results. However, because the PPAs at the Kapuskasing and North Bay plants have been terminated one year earlier than the original expiration date, the amortization of the intangible assets related to those PPAs must be accelerated, resulting in a non-cash amortization expense, subject to audit adjustments, of approximately $13 million, which will be included in 2016 net income rather than being expensed over the course of 2017. The impact on 2017 financial results is expected to be positive as compared to the corresponding results under the previous arrangements for the three plants. Further detail will be provided in the Company's 2016 year-end earnings release and annual report on Form 10-K.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of twenty-three power generation assets across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The aggregate gross electric generation capacity of this portfolio is approximately 2,138 megawatts (MW), and the Company's aggregate net ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Nineteen of the projects are currently operational, totaling 1,975 MW on a gross capacity basis and 1,337 MW on a net ownership basis; the other four, all in Ontario, are presently mothballed.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. ("APPEL") announced today that Atlantic Power intends to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for each of the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and that APPEL intends to make an NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) |
the 5.75% Series C Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due June 30, 2019 (the "5.75% US$42.6 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.U); |
b) |
the 6.0% Series D Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.D); |
c) |
the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX:ATP); |
d) |
the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A); |
e) |
the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and |
f) |
the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C). |
Under its current NCIB which expires December 28, 2016, Atlantic Power purchased US$11,700,000 of its 5.75% debentures at an average price of US$85.43; Cdn$8,995,000 of its 6.0% debentures at an average price of Cdn$84.94; and 8,067,051 of its common shares at an average price of Cdn$3.18. No Preferred Shares were purchased by APPEL under this NCIB.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect the value of the Public Securities. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 29, 2016, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 15, 2016, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) |
US$42,587,000 principal amount of the 5.75% US$42.6 Million Debentures; |
b) |
Cdn$81,005,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures; and |
c) |
114,649,888 outstanding Common Shares. |
As of December 15, 2016, APPEL had outstanding:
d) |
5,000,000 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares; |
e) |
2,338,094 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and |
f) |
1,661,906 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares. |
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures and common shares and up to 5% of the amount issued and outstanding of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 15, 2016, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | ||
Total Limit (1) |
Daily Limit (2) | |
a) 5.75% $42.6 Million Debentures |
US$4,258,700 |
US$19,000 |
b) 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures |
Cdn$8,100,500 |
Cdn$21,254 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | ||
Total Limit (3) |
Daily Limit (4) | |
c) Common Shares |
11,303,772 |
12,703 |
d) Series 1 Preferred Shares |
250,000 |
1,143 |
e) Series 2 Preferred Shares |
116,904 |
1,000 |
f) Series 3 Preferred Shares |
83,095 |
1,000 |
Notes: | ||
1. |
Represents 10% of the public float. As of December 15, 2016, the public float of the 5.75% US$42.6 Million Debentures was US$42,587,000; and the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures was $81,005,000. | |
2. |
Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 5.75% US$42.6 Million Debentures is US$76,000; and the ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$81.0 Million Debentures is $85,019. | |
3. |
For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, the Series 2 Preferred Shares and the Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 5% of the amount issued and outstanding. As of December 15, 2016, the public float of the Common Shares was 113,037,724; the public float of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 5,000,000; the public float of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,338,094; and the public float of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 1,661,906. | |
4. |
Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 50,814; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 4,575; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 1,705; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 3,121. |
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 29, 2016. The NCIBs will expire on December 28, 2017 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs. All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW"), in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.293125 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on December 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2016.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.68%, which will be payable March 31, 2017.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on November 30, 2016 to be 4.68%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.50%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today reported cash provided by operating activities of $38.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $23.9 million from the year-ago period primarily due to lower cash interest payments (resulting from debt repayment) and favorable changes in working capital.
Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results (and Comparison to Third Quarter 2015)
Other Highlights
The Company reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2016 of $(82.4) million, which included a non-cash impairment charge of $84.7 million, versus a net loss for the third quarter of 2015 of $(6.0) million. The increased net loss was primarily attributable to the impairment charge and a reduction in foreign exchange gain, partially offset by lower interest expense. Project loss for the third quarter of 2016 was $(57.1) million including the impairment charge versus project income for the year-ago period of $24.2 million. In addition to the impairment charge, the result also reflected a reduction in foreign exchange gain, partially offset by lower interest expense.
Project Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2016 was $51.3 million, a decline of $4.7 million from the year-ago period. The primary drivers were an extended planned outage at Morris and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, partially offset by higher water flows at Mamquam and lower maintenance expense at Kapuskasing and North Bay.
"During the third quarter we continued to make significant progress in strengthening our balance sheet and improving our debt maturity profile, repaying nearly $24 million of term loan and project debt and repurchasing approximately $63 million of our June 2019 convertible debentures. Continued debt repayment should improve our leverage ratio of 5.8 times by more than a turn by the end of next year," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "In addition, during the quarter we repurchased nearly 3.7 million common shares, for a total of 7.1 million repurchased under the normal course issuer bid implemented last December. The average repurchase price of $2.44 per share represents a significant discount to our estimate of intrinsic value. We currently have approximately $60 million of discretionary cash available for further debt and equity repurchases and internal or external growth investments, which we will continue to allocate to the highest-return uses."
"We continue to focus on cost and debt reduction as an important contributor to improved cash flow. Over the next four years we expect to amortize more than $400 million of our term loan and project debt, which will drive interest expense and leverage lower," continued Mr. Moore. "In addition, we now expect our overhead costs for 2016 to be approximately $24 million, more than 10% lower than our previous estimate, which was already 50% below the level of 2013. We plan to aggressively seek further cost reduction opportunities, with a major focus on operating costs in 2017."
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 1 – Selected Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
||||||
Unaudited |
||||||
Three months ended |
Nine months ended | |||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
Financial Results |
||||||
Project revenue |
$101.2 |
$107.5 |
$305.8 |
$321.8 | ||
Project (loss) income |
(57.1) |
24.2 |
(3.3) |
63.0 | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(82.4) |
(6.0) |
(116.2) |
26.1 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
38.2 |
14.3 |
91.9 |
67.7 | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
51.3 |
56.0 |
159.9 |
158.5 | ||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
50.4 |
51.5 |
140.6 |
138.8 | ||
Operating Results |
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Aggregate power generation (thousands of Net MWh) |
1,540.2 |
1,666.7 |
4,565.8 |
4,707.1 | ||
Weighted average availability |
91.1% |
96.2% |
93.5% |
94.9% | ||
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" beginning on page 15 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and net income (loss). Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. It is not a non-GAAP measure. Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is the most comparable measure, but it is before debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The Company has included a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects in the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section of this release. The Wind Projects consisted of five operating wind projects in Idaho and Oklahoma and representing 521 MW net ownership: Goshen (12.5% economic interest), Idaho Wind (27.6% economic interest), Meadow Creek (100% economic interest), Rockland Wind Farm (50% economic interest, but consolidated on a 100% basis) and Canadian Hills (99% economic interest). The Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are included in discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Results of the Wind Projects are excluded from Operating Results in Table 1 and as discussed below. Results of the Wind Projects are excluded from Project revenue, Project (loss) income, Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions from Projects as shown in Table 1 and as discussed below but are included in Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation and Cash provided by operating activities as shown in Table 1. |
Operating Results
Three Months ended September 30, 2016
Project availability was 91.1% in the third quarter of 2016, a decrease from 96.2% in the year-ago period. Morris underwent an extensive overhaul in the third quarter and Calstock deferred its spring outage to the fall. The impact of these outages was partially offset by higher availability at Piedmont, which had fewer outages in the third quarter, and Mamquam, which had a planned outage in the third quarter of 2015.
Generation decreased 7.6% in the third quarter of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to the Morris overhaul; Frederickson, which had lower dispatch, and lower generation at Curtis Palmer due to lower water flows. These decreases were partially offset by higher generation at Mamquam due to higher water flows in 2016 and a maintenance outage in the third quarter of 2015.
Nine Months ended September 30, 2016
Project availability was 93.5% in the first nine months of 2016, a decrease from 94.9% in the year-ago period. The Morris overhaul was the primary driver of the reduced availability. This was partially offset by higher availability at Mamquam, which had a planned outage in the third quarter of 2015, and Manchief, which had a major outage in the second quarter of 2015.
Generation decreased by 3.0% in the first nine months of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to lower dispatch at Manchief and Selkirk and maintenance outages at Morris and Chambers. These decreases were partially offset by higher generation at Mamquam due to higher water flows in 2016 and a maintenance outage in the comparable 2015 period.
Income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Impairment
In the third quarter of 2016, as discussed in further detail in its report on Form 10-Q, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $84.7 million. Of the total, $78.8 million was for an impairment of goodwill at its Mamquam, Curtis Palmer, North Bay and Kapuskasing projects and the remainder was for an impairment of the carrying value of long-lived assets at its North Bay and Kapuskasing projects. As a result of these impairments, goodwill was reduced to $37.6 million at September 30, 2016.
The impairment resulted from an event-driven goodwill impairment test, which was undertaken because of a significant decline during the quarter in the long-term power price outlook provided by a third party and used by the Company in this analysis. Estimated future cash flows (beyond the expiration of the Power Purchase Agreement or PPA) are sensitive to forward power prices. Additionally, the approaching expiration dates of the North Bay and Kapuskasing PPAs were a factor in the impairment analysis.
Because the third-quarter test was event-driven, the Company is still required to conduct an annual impairment test, which it will do in the fourth quarter of 2016. As previously disclosed, the Company identified a material weakness with respect to its controls over impairment testing at the time the previous annual test was conducted. Management is actively engaged in remediating this weakness, and has re-designed certain controls and implemented new controls as part of this process. The Company expects to remediate this weakness by the time its year end 2016 financial statements are filed on Form 10-K.
Net income (loss)
The Company reported a net loss of $(82.4) million versus a net loss of $(6.0) million in the third quarter of 2015. The year-over-year decrease was mostly attributable to an $84.7 million impairment charge recorded in the 2016 period as described above and an $18.3 million decrease in a largely unrealized foreign exchange gain relative to 2015. These negative factors were partially offset by lower interest expense in 2016, which was attributable to debt repayment in 2015 and 2016 and to the non-recurrence of $19.5 million of interest and redemption costs associated with the July 2015 redemption of the Company's 9.0% Senior Unsecured Notes (the "9.0% Notes").
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Table 2 provides a breakdown of Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015. An explanation of these two metrics can be found in the Note to Table 2. Results for project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA exclude discontinued operations; accordingly, results of the Wind Projects, which were sold in June 2015, are not included in either metric for the periods shown in Table 2.
Project loss for the third quarter of 2016 was $(57.1) million versus project income of $24.2 million for the year-ago period. The primary reason for the change from project income to project loss was the $84.7 million impairment recorded in the third quarter of 2016. Another factor was the reduction in foreign exchange gain from $21.7 million in 2015 to $3.4 million in 2016. These negative factors were partially offset by increased income attributable to the fair value of derivatives and lower interest expense, in part because of the costs associated with the redemption of the 9.0% Notes in the third quarter of 2015.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4.7 million to $51.3 million for the third quarter of 2016. Morris had an $8.5 million reduction in Project Adjusted EBITDA, primarily attributable to higher maintenance expense and reduced gross margin due to a planned extended outage. Lower water flows at Curtis Palmer and expiration of a rate adder at Calstock also contributed to the decrease. These factors were partially offset by higher water flows at Mamquam, lower maintenance expense at Kapuskasing and North Bay, and increases at other projects.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 2 – Segment Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | |||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
Project income (loss) |
||||||
East U.S. |
($8.6) |
$12.4 |
$16.9 |
$40.0 | ||
West U.S. |
11.4 |
11.5 |
13.8 |
7.3 | ||
Canada |
(62.4) |
1.9 |
(33.1) |
17.9 | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
2.5 |
(1.6) |
(0.9) |
(2.2) | ||
Total |
($57.1) |
$24.2 |
($3.3) |
$63.0 | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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East U.S. |
$19.4 |
$27.4 |
$70.5 |
$81.0 | ||
West U.S. |
21.3 |
21.4 |
43.4 |
37.1 | ||
Canada |
10.7 |
7.6 |
46.2 |
43.0 | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(0.1) |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
(2.6) | ||
Total |
$51.3 |
$56.0 |
$159.9 |
$158.5 | ||
Note: The results of the Wind Projects are included in discontinued operations and are excluded from Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA as presented in Table 2. Project income (loss) is a GAAP measure that can fluctuate significantly due to non-cash adjustments to "mark-to-market" the fair value of derivatives. Non-cash impairment charges and gains or losses on the sale of assets are included in project income and can also affect year-over-year comparisons. Project Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Management believes that Project Adjusted EBITDA, which includes the proportional share of Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Company's equity method projects, is a more useful measure of financial results at its projects because it excludes non-cash impairment charges, gains or losses on the sale of assets and non-cash mark-to-market adjustments, all of which can affect year-to-year comparisons. Project Adjusted EBITDA is before corporate overhead expense. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Project Adjusted EBITDA is Project income; Tables 10A through 10D of this release provide a reconciliation of Net income to Project income and to Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment and on a consolidated basis for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. |
Corporate-level general and administrative (G&A) expense (shown as "Administration" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations) decreased $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2016 to $5.7 million. The improvement was primarily due to decreases in professional services expenses, compensation costs and rent expenses.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net income (loss)
The Company had a net loss of $(116.2) million for the first nine months of 2016 versus net income of $26.1 million for the comparable 2015 period. The 2016 result included the $84.7 million impairment charge recorded in the third quarter and a $31.5 million non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter. The 2015 result included $20.6 million of net income from discontinued operations (Wind business) and an $11.0 million loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (Wind). The benefit of lower corporate G&A and lower interest expense in 2016 was more than offset by a largely unrealized foreign exchange loss of $19.1 million versus a foreign exchange gain in 2015.
Project income (loss) and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Project loss of $3.3 million for the first nine months of 2016 compared unfavorably to project income of $63.0 million for the 2015 period. The 2016 result included the impairment charge previously described. Excluding the impairment charge, project income increased $18.4 million from the year-ago period, primarily due to a favorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments, lower depreciation expense following an impairment of long-lived assets in the fourth quarter of 2015, and higher project income at Manchief, which had a scheduled maintenance overhaul in the second quarter of 2015, partially offset by lower project income at Morris, which had an extended planned outage in the third quarter of 2016.
Project Adjusted EBITDA of $159.9 million for the first nine months of 2016 increased $1.4 million from $158.5 million for the 2015 period. Lower maintenance expense and higher revenue at Manchief, which had an outage in 2015, and higher water flows at Mamquam were partially offset by higher maintenance expense and lower revenues at Morris due to the extended outage in 2016 and by gas turbine maintenance expense and lower steam demand at Kenilworth.
Corporate-level G&A expense of $17.6 million for the first nine months of 2016 was $5.4 million lower than the year-ago period primarily due to a $2.3 million reduction in employee compensation expense, a $1.6 million decrease in professional services costs and a $1.4 million decrease in rent expense.
Cash Flow
Table 3 presents cash flow results for the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||
Table 3 – Cash Flow Results | |||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | |||||||
Unaudited | |||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
$38.2 |
$14.3 |
$91.9 |
$67.7 | |||
Amount attributable to Discontinued Operations (Wind Projects) included above |
- |
- |
- |
21.9 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects (excludes |
50.4 |
51.5 |
140.6 |
138.8 | |||
(1) There were no cash distributions from the Wind Projects for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Excludes cash distributions from the Wind Projects of $0 and $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities (a GAAP measure) increased $23.9 million to $38.2 million from $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to a $20.6 million reduction in cash interest payments due to debt repayment in 2016 and 2015 and make-whole payments associated with the redemption of the 9.0% Notes in 2015.
Changes in other operating balances (such as receivables, payables and certain other assets and liabilities) were a positive $17.5 million versus $7.6 million in the year-ago period, or a $9.9 million benefit to cash flow in 2016 as compared to 2015. The positive impact of lower cash interest payments and the favorable change in other operating balances was partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA ($4.7 million).
During the quarter, the Company used operating cash flow to repay term loan debt of $20 million and project debt of $3.7 million, make capital expenditures of $4.5 million and pay preferred dividends of $2.2 million. In the third quarter of 2015, repayment of the term loan was $9.7 million, project debt repayment was $4.4 million, capital expenditures were $4.4 million and preferred dividends were $2.1 million.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. In the third quarter of 2016, Cash Distributions from Projects decreased $1.1 million to $50.4 million from $51.5 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to Curtis Palmer, which experienced lower water flows, and Morris, which underwent an extensive overhaul in the third quarter of 2016. These decreases were partially offset by increases at Manchief, Kapuskasing and Nipigon because of major maintenance/optimization events in the third quarter of 2015 that did not recur in the third quarter of 2016.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities increased $24.2 million in the first nine months of 2016 to $91.9 million from $67.7 million in the year-ago period. The 2015 result included $21.9 million of operating cash flow from the Wind business. Excluding this discontinued operation, operating cash flow increased approximately $46 million. The increase was primarily attributable to a reduction of $32.2 million in cash interest payments (of which $1.5 million was attributable to the Wind business) due to debt repayment in 2015 and 2016 and the absence of make-whole premiums associated with the redemption of the 9.0% Notes in 2015. Lower corporate G&A expense of $5.4 million was also a positive factor.
Changes in other operating balances in the first nine months of 2016 were $53.6 million versus $24.4 million in the comparable period in 2015. The 2016 result included $31.5 million for the write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter, which was included in net income (loss) but did not affect cash flow, and the 2015 figure included $3.2 million related to the Wind business. Excluding these items, changes in other operating balances were approximately $22 million in 2016 and $21 million in 2015, or a $1 million benefit to cash flow in 2016 as compared to 2015.
In the first nine months of 2016, the Company used operating cash flow to repay term loan debt of $70.5 million (including $25.3 million related to the previous term loan in the first quarter) and project debt of $8.0 million, make capital expenditures of $6.5 million and pay preferred dividends of $6.4 million. In the first nine months of 2015, repayment of the term loan was $56.5 million, project debt repayments totaled $10.8 million, capital expenditures were $9.4 million and preferred dividends were $6.7 million.
Cash Distributions from Projects increased $1.8 million to $140.6 million for the first nine months of 2016 from $138.8 million for the same period in 2015. The increase was due to Manchief, which underwent a gas turbine major overhaul last year; Morris, which received a reimbursement for a customer-owned construction project this year; and Mamquam, which benefited from higher water flows. These increases were partially offset by Chambers, which under the new project debt agreement in 2014 made a nine-month distribution in January 2015 versus a six-month distribution in January 2016.
Results of Discontinued Operations
The Wind projects, which were sold in June 2015, had no impact on financial results in 2016. For the first nine months of 2015, the Wind projects had Project income of $53.2 million, Cash provided by operating activities of $21.9 million and Cash Distributions of $9.3 million, as shown in Table 4.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 4 – Discontinued Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | |||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
Project revenue |
$- |
$- |
$- |
$34.8 | ||
Project income (loss) |
- |
(0.2) |
- |
53.2 | ||
Net (loss) income |
- |
(0.5) |
- |
20.6 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
- |
- |
- |
21.9 | ||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
- |
- |
- |
9.3 |
Liquidity and Recent Balance Sheet Initiatives
Balance Sheet
Substantial Issuer Bid for 2019 Convertible Debentures
As previously reported, in July 2016, the Company repurchased and canceled $62.7 million of its Series C Convertible Debentures under a substantial issuer bid. The price was $965 per $1,000 of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At September 30, 2016, there were approximately $42.6 million of Series C Convertible Debentures outstanding.
Mandatory Debt Repayment
During the third quarter of 2016, the Company amortized $20 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and $3.7 million of project-level debt. Year to date, the Company has amortized $70.5 million of term loan debt, including $25.3 million in the first quarter related to the previous term loan, and $8.0 million of project-level debt. The Company expects to repay another $15 million of term loan and $2.9 million of project-level debt in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (Discretionary repurchases)
Convertible debentures: In the first quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased $18.8 million principal amount of convertible debentures under the normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The remaining 2017 convertible debentures were redeemed in May using net proceeds from the term loan refinancing. The Company did not make any additional repurchases of convertible debentures under the NCIB in the second or third quarters of 2016 because it had already reached the maximum amounts of repurchases of 2019 convertible debentures allowable under the NCIB ($11.7 million for the Series C and Cdn$9.0 million for the Series D).
Common shares: The Company repurchased slightly less than 3.7 million common shares in the third quarter at a cost of approximately $9.1 million. During the fourth quarter to date, the Company has repurchased another 1.4 million common shares. Since the NCIB was implemented in December, the Company has repurchased a total of 7.1 million common shares at a total cost of approximately $17.3 million (average price of $2.44 per share).
The NCIB is scheduled to expire on December 28, 2016.
Debt Balance and Leverage at September 30, 2016
Although the refinancing of the previous term loan in April 2016 resulted in a net increase in debt of $252 million, the allocation of a majority of the net cash proceeds from the refinancing to debt redemptions and repurchases in the second and third quarters of this year, together with ongoing amortization of the new term loan and project debt, have offset the majority of this increase. At September 30, 2016, the Company's consolidated debt was $1.02 billion, excluding unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, as compared to $993 million prior to the refinancing. The Company's leverage ratio (consolidated gross debt to trailing 12-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) was 5.8 times at September 30, 2016. The Company expects this ratio to decline to 5.6 times by the end of 2016.
Debt Maturity Profile
As a result of refinancing and discretionary repurchases to date, the Company has no bullet maturities at the corporate level prior to June 2019, when the remaining $42.6 million of Series C convertible debentures will mature. In addition, the Company has $61.7 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of Series D convertible debentures maturing in December 2019. The reshaping of the Company's maturity profile is further improved by the later maturity dates for the new term loan (2023 versus 2021 previously) and the new revolver (2021 versus 2018 previously). The Company also has one project debt bullet maturity during this period – the term loan at its Piedmont project totaling $54 million at its maturity date of August 2018. In addition to these bullet maturities, the Company has amortizing debt at various projects through 2025 and required amortization of the APLP Holdings term loan per a targeted debt schedule through the 2023 maturity date.
Liquidity
As shown in Table 5, the Company's liquidity at September 30, 2016 was $205.1 million, including $93.8 million of unrestricted cash and $111.3 million of borrowing capacity under its corporate revolver. Liquidity at June 30, 2016 was $251.4 million, including $154.2 million of unrestricted cash and $97.2 million of borrowing capacity. Borrowing capacity increased $13.9 million because of a reduction in letters of credit outstanding. The cash balance decreased approximately $60 million during the quarter, as the Company used $61 million of cash to repurchase $62.7 million of its Series C Convertible Debentures at a price of 96.5%. The Company also repurchased $9.1 million of common shares. Operating cash flow exceeded debt repayment, capital expenditures and preferred dividend payments for the quarter by approximately $8 million.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 5 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
||||||
June 30, 2016 |
September 30, | |||||
Revolver capacity |
$200.0 |
$200.0 | ||||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(102.8) |
(88.7) | ||||
Unused borrowing capacity |
97.2 |
111.3 | ||||
Unrestricted cash |
154.2 |
93.8 | ||||
Total Liquidity |
$251.4 |
$205.1 | ||||
Note: Liquidity numbers presented do not include restricted cash of $14.3 million at June 30, 2016 and $12.6 million at September 30, 2016. | ||||||
Other Financial Updates
2016 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Based on the results of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the outlook for the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company is narrowing its range for 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $205 and $215 million, from the previous range of $200 to $220 million.
Table 6 provides a bridge of the Company's 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||
Table 6 – Bridge of 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||
Unaudited | ||
2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance(1) |
$205 - $215 | |
Adjustment for equity method projects(2) |
(2) | |
Corporate G&A expense |
(23) | |
Cash interest payments |
(73) | |
Cash taxes |
(4) | |
Other |
- | |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$100 - $115 | |
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. (1) Initially provided March 7, 2016 and revised November 7, 2016. | ||
(2) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. | ||
Optimization Investments
The Company expects to make approximately $3.5 million of optimization-related investments in its projects in 2016, with the majority of those for upgrades to a boiler and two combustion turbines at Morris and a spillway upgrade project at Curtis Palmer. The Morris turbine upgrades were completed in September during the extended outage. Work on the boiler upgrade has been completed and final testing is expected to be completed by the end of November. The Curtis Palmer project was completed in November.
The Company expects to realize a cash flow benefit of approximately $8 million in 2016 from investments made in 2013 through 2016 totaling approximately $25 million. This is lower than the original expectation primarily because higher levels of waste heat at Nipigon have reduced the need for the duct burners and booster pump that were installed as optimization projects in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The cash flow benefit of additional waste heat has more than offset the lower return from optimization. In addition, low water flows at Curtis Palmer this year have reduced the contribution from the turbine upgrades completed in 2013 and 2014.
Maintenance and Capex
Through the first nine months of 2016, the Company has made $6.5 million of capital expenditures and incurred $36.8 million of maintenance expense. For the full year, the Company expects to make capital expenditures of $8 million (including $3.5 million for optimization projects) and incur maintenance expense in 2016 of approximately $47 million. Both the capex and maintenance expenditures forecasts include the Company's share of projects in which it has an equity ownership interest.
The capital expenditure forecast does not include any outlays for converting Tunis to simple cycle operation (in conjunction with the new Power Purchase Agreement), as there has not yet been a decision with respect to the start date for the new PPA, or for a new fuel shredder at Williams Lake, which would accommodate rail ties as part of the project's fuel supply. In September, the Company received an amended air permit for Williams Lake that would allow increased use of rail ties, but the permit has been appealed. Investment in the shredder is contingent on resolution of the appeal as well as on an agreement with BC Hydro on a long-term extension of the existing PPA, which is scheduled to expire in March 2018.
Supplementary Financial Information
For a discussion of non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling the Company's non-GAAP measure to the comparable GAAP measure, please refer to pages 15-21 of this release. Included in this section is a summary of Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Tables 12 and 13, respectively).
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET. An accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10094170 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business plan, including the objective of enhancing the value of its existing assets through optimization investments and commercial activities, delevering its balance sheet to improve its cost of capital and ability to compete for new investments, and utilizing its core competencies to create proprietary investment opportunities, and the Company's ability to raise additional capital for growth and/or debt reduction, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
Table 7 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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(Unaudited) |
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September 30, |
December 31, | |
2016 |
2015 | |
Assets |
||
Current assets: |
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$93.8 |
$72.4 |
Restricted cash |
12.6 |
15.2 |
Accounts receivable |
39.5 |
39.6 |
Inventory |
1.6 |
- |
Prepayments and other current assets |
15.9 |
16.9 |
Assets held for sale |
10.1 |
8.3 |
Other current assets |
2.5 |
4.5 |
Total current assets |
176.0 |
156.9 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
749.8 |
777.7 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
277.6 |
286.2 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
273.0 |
308.9 |
Goodwill |
37.6 |
134.5 |
Derivative instruments asset |
1.3 |
0.3 |
Deferred income tax |
1.0 |
- |
Other assets |
5.6 |
6.7 |
Total assets |
$1,521.9 |
$1,671.2 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$3.7 |
$6.9 |
Accrued interest |
10.9 |
1.6 |
Other accrued liabilities |
24.3 |
25.4 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
101.4 |
15.8 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
15.2 |
36.7 |
Other current liabilities |
4.1 |
2.5 |
Total current liabilities |
159.6 |
88.9 |
Long-term debt |
778.9 |
682.7 |
Convertible debentures |
101.4 |
277.7 |
Derivative instruments liability |
27.3 |
20.8 |
Deferred income taxes |
69.8 |
85.7 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
26.2 |
27.0 |
Other long-term liabilities |
54.9 |
53.2 |
Total liabilities |
$1,218.1 |
$1,236.0 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 117,029,308 and 122,153,082 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
1,278.1 |
1,290.6 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(142.0) |
(139.3) |
Retained deficit |
(1,053.6) |
(937.4) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
82.5 |
213.9 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
303.8 |
435.2 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,521.9 |
$1,671.2 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 8 – Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Unaudited |
||||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||||
Project revenue: |
||||||||
Energy sales |
$40.7 |
$43.4 |
$138.4 |
$144.9 | ||||
Energy capacity revenue |
44.0 |
45.9 |
113.2 |
117.4 | ||||
Other |
16.5 |
18.2 |
54.2 |
59.5 | ||||
101.2 |
107.5 |
305.8 |
321.8 | |||||
Project expenses: |
||||||||
Fuel |
36.8 |
41.1 |
110.8 |
125.3 | ||||
Operations and maintenance |
28.2 |
24.8 |
79.4 |
81.6 | ||||
Development |
- |
- |
- |
1.1 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
25.3 |
27.8 |
75.6 |
83.8 | ||||
90.3 |
93.7 |
265.8 |
291.8 | |||||
Project other income (expense): |
||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
9.0 |
3.6 |
20.0 |
8.7 | ||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
9.6 |
8.9 |
27.9 |
28.3 | ||||
Interest, net |
(2.4) |
(2.1) |
(6.9) |
(6.2) | ||||
Impairment |
(84.7) |
- |
(84.7) |
- | ||||
Other income, net |
0.5 |
- |
0.4 |
2.2 | ||||
(68.0) |
10.4 |
(43.3) |
33.0 | |||||
Project income |
(57.1) |
24.2 |
(3.3) |
63.0 | ||||
Administrative and other expenses (income): |
||||||||
Administration |
5.7 |
6.9 |
17.6 |
23.0 | ||||
Interest, net |
20.0 |
41.0 |
87.9 |
91.3 | ||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
(3.4) |
(21.7) |
19.1 |
(49.1) | ||||
Other income, net |
(1.7) |
- |
(3.9) |
(3.1) | ||||
20.6 |
26.2 |
120.7 |
62.1 | |||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes |
(77.7) |
(2.0) |
(124.0) |
0.9 | ||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
2.6 |
1.4 |
(14.2) |
(0.3) | ||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
(80.3) |
(3.4) |
(109.8) |
1.2 | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) |
- |
(0.5) |
- |
20.6 | ||||
Net (loss) income |
(80.3) |
(3.9) |
(109.8) |
21.8 | ||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) | ||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.1 |
2.1 |
6.4 |
6.7 | ||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($82.4) |
($6.0) |
($116.2) |
$26.1 | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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(Loss) from continuing operations attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.69) |
($0.05) |
($0.96) |
($0.05) | ||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
0.26 | ||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.69) |
($0.05) |
($0.96) |
$0.21 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
119.3 |
122.1 |
120.9 |
121.8 | ||||
Diluted |
119.3 |
122.2 |
120.9 |
121.9 | ||||
Dividends paid per common share: |
$- |
$0.02 |
$- |
$0.07 | ||||
(1) Includes contributions from the Wind Projects, which are components of discontinued operations. |
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Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||
Table 9 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited |
||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
2016 |
2015 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net (loss) income |
($109.8) |
$21.8 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
75.6 |
94.1 | ||
Gain from discontinued operations |
- |
(47.2) | ||
Gain on sale of development project and other assets |
- |
(2.3) | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
(4.7) |
(3.1) | ||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
0.2 |
- | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
1.4 |
2.1 | ||
Long-lived assets and goodwill impairment |
84.7 |
- | ||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(27.9) |
(28.3) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
36.5 |
40.0 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
19.1 |
(49.3) | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(20.0) |
(8.0) | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(16.8) |
23.6 | ||
Change in other operating balances |
||||
Accounts receivable |
- |
4.3 | ||
Inventory |
1.1 |
1.7 | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
42.1 |
20.2 | ||
Accounts payable |
0.3 |
(6.1) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
10.1 |
4.2 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
91.9 |
67.7 | ||
Cash provided by investing activities: |
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Change in restricted cash |
2.6 |
8.0 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net |
- |
326.3 | ||
Contribution to unconsolidated affiliate |
- |
(0.5) | ||
Capitalized development costs |
- |
(0.8) | ||
Reimbursement of construction cost |
4.7 |
- | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(6.5) |
(9.4) | ||
Cash provided by investing activities |
0.8 |
323.6 | ||
Cash used in financing activities: |
||||
Proceeds from senior secured term loan facility, net of discount |
679.0 |
- | ||
Common share repurchases |
(13.9) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(526.4) |
(387.1) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(187.4) |
(18.7) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
(16.2) |
- | ||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
- |
(8.5) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(3.8) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(6.4) |
(6.7) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
(71.3) |
(424.8) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
21.4 |
(33.5) | ||
Less cash at discontinued operations |
- |
3.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period at discontinued operations |
- |
- | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
72.4 |
106.0 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$93.8 |
$76.4 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$43.3 |
$75.5 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
2.8 |
4.1 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
0.4 |
1.2 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) by segment and on a consolidated basis is provided in Tables 10A through 10D on pages 16 and 17 of this news release.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. It is not a non-GAAP measure. Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is the most comparable measure, but it is before debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The Company has provided a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects in Tables 11A through 11D on pages 18 and 19 of this release.
Table 12 (page 20) presents Project income (loss) by project for selected projects for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the comparable periods in 2015. Table 13 (page 21) presents Project Adjusted EBITDA by project for the same projects as shown in Table 12 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the comparable periods in 2015. Table 13 also provides a reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (loss) for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 10A – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 | |||||
Unaudited |
|||||
East |
West |
Canada |
Un-alloc. |
Consol. | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($8.6) |
$11.4 |
($62.4) |
($22.8) |
($82.4) |
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
2.1 |
2.1 |
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net (loss) income |
(8.6) |
11.4 |
(62.4) |
(20.7) |
(80.3) |
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
(8.6) |
11.4 |
(62.4) |
(20.7) |
(80.3) |
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
2.6 |
2.6 |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
(8.6) |
11.4 |
(62.4) |
(18.1) |
(77.7) |
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
5.7 |
5.7 |
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
20.0 |
20.0 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
(3.4) |
(3.4) |
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(1.7) |
(1.7) |
Project income (loss) |
(8.6) |
11.4 |
(62.4) |
2.5 |
(57.1) |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(1.2) |
- |
(5.6) |
(2.2) |
(9.0) |
Depreciation and amortization |
11.0 |
9.9 |
9.4 |
0.1 |
30.4 |
Interest, net |
2.8 |
- |
- |
- |
2.8 |
Impairment |
15.4 |
- |
69.3 |
- |
84.7 |
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
(0.5) |
(0.5) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$19.4 |
$21.3 |
$10.7 |
($0.1) |
$51.3 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 10B – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 | |||||
Unaudited |
|||||
East |
West |
Canada |
Un-alloc. |
Consol. | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$12.4 |
$11.5 |
$1.9 |
($31.8) |
($6.0) |
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
2.1 |
2.1 |
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net (loss) income |
12.4 |
11.5 |
1.9 |
(29.7) |
(3.9) |
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
12.4 |
11.5 |
1.9 |
(29.2) |
(3.4) |
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
1.4 |
1.4 |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
12.4 |
11.5 |
1.9 |
(27.8) |
(2.0) |
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
6.9 |
6.9 |
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
41.0 |
41.0 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
(21.7) |
(21.7) |
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Project income (loss) |
12.4 |
11.5 |
1.9 |
(1.6) |
24.2 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
1.9 |
- |
(6.1) |
0.6 |
(3.6) |
Depreciation and amortization |
10.7 |
9.9 |
11.7 |
0.5 |
32.8 |
Interest, net |
2.4 |
- |
0.1 |
- |
2.5 |
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$27.4 |
$21.4 |
$7.6 |
($0.4) |
$56.0 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 10C – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 | |||||
Unaudited |
|||||
East |
West |
Canada |
Un-alloc. |
Consol. | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$16.9 |
$13.8 |
($33.1) |
($113.8) |
($116.2) |
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
6.4 |
6.4 |
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net (loss) income |
16.9 |
13.8 |
(33.1) |
(107.4) |
(109.8) |
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
16.9 |
13.8 |
(33.1) |
(107.4) |
(109.8) |
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
(14.2) |
(14.2) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
16.9 |
13.8 |
(33.1) |
(121.6) |
(124.0) |
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
17.6 |
17.6 |
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
87.9 |
87.9 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
19.1 |
19.1 |
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(3.9) |
(3.9) |
Project income (loss) |
16.9 |
13.8 |
(33.1) |
(0.9) |
(3.3) |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(3.0) |
- |
(17.7) |
0.6 |
(20.1) |
Depreciation and amortization |
33.0 |
29.6 |
27.7 |
0.5 |
90.8 |
Interest, net |
8.2 |
- |
- |
- |
8.2 |
Impairment |
15.4 |
- |
69.3 |
- |
84.7 |
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
(0.4) |
(0.4) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$70.5 |
$43.4 |
$46.2 |
($0.2) |
$159.9 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||
Table 10D – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 | |||||
Unaudited |
|||||
East |
West |
Canada |
Un-alloc. |
Consol. | |
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$40.0 |
$7.3 |
$17.9 |
($39.1) |
$26.1 |
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
6.7 |
6.7 |
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) |
(11.0) |
Net (loss) income |
40.0 |
7.3 |
17.9 |
(43.4) |
21.8 |
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
(20.6) |
(20.6) |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
40.0 |
7.3 |
17.9 |
(64.0) |
1.2 |
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
(0.3) |
(0.3) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
40.0 |
7.3 |
17.9 |
(64.3) |
0.9 |
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
23.0 |
23.0 |
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
91.3 |
91.3 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
(49.1) |
(49.1) |
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(3.1) |
(3.1) |
Project income (loss) |
40.0 |
7.3 |
17.9 |
(2.2) |
63.0 |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
1.6 |
- |
(11.6) |
1.3 |
(8.7) |
Depreciation and amortization |
31.8 |
29.7 |
36.5 |
0.9 |
98.9 |
Interest, net |
7.6 |
- |
0.1 |
- |
7.7 |
Other project expense |
- |
0.1 |
0.1 |
(2.6) |
(2.4) |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$81.0 |
$37.1 |
$43.0 |
($2.6) |
$158.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 11A – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2016 | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Segment |
Project |
Repayment |
Interest |
Capital |
Other, including |
Cash |
East U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
$8.2 |
($3.7) |
($2.0) |
($3.6) |
$2.8 |
$1.7 |
Equity method |
11.2 |
- |
(0.4) |
(0.1) |
2.8 |
13.5 |
Total |
19.4 |
(3.7) |
(2.4) |
(3.7) |
5.6 |
15.2 |
West U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
18.1 |
- |
- |
- |
(2.2) |
15.9 |
Equity method |
3.2 |
- |
- |
- |
0.8 |
4.0 |
Total |
21.3 |
- |
- |
- |
(1.4) |
19.9 |
Canada |
||||||
Consolidated |
10.7 |
(0.0) |
(0.0) |
(0.2) |
4.9 |
15.4 |
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
10.7 |
(0.0) |
(0.0) |
(0.2) |
4.9 |
15.4 |
Total consolidated |
37.0 |
(3.7) |
(2.0) |
(3.7) |
5.4 |
33.0 |
Total equity method |
14.4 |
- |
(0.4) |
(0.1) |
3.6 |
17.5 |
Un-allocated |
(0.1) |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
0.1 |
(0.1) |
Total |
$51.3 |
($3.7) |
($2.4) |
($3.9) |
$9.1 |
$50.4 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 11B – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2015 | ||||||
Unaudited |
||||||
Segment |
Project |
Repayment |
Interest |
Capital |
Other, including |
Cash |
East U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
$17.8 |
($4.3) |
($1.7) |
($3.2) |
($1.6) |
$7.0 |
Equity method |
9.6 |
- |
(0.5) |
(0.1) |
5.1 |
14.1 |
Total |
27.4 |
(4.3) |
(2.1) |
(3.3) |
3.4 |
21.1 |
West U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
18.1 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(3.3) |
14.2 |
Equity method |
3.3 |
- |
- |
- |
0.7 |
4.0 |
Total |
21.4 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(2.6) |
18.2 |
Canada |
||||||
Consolidated |
7.6 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(1.6) |
6.2 |
12.1 |
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
7.6 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(1.6) |
6.2 |
12.1 |
Total consolidated |
43.5 |
(4.4) |
(1.7) |
(5.4) |
1.3 |
33.3 |
Total equity method |
12.9 |
- |
(0.5) |
(0.1) |
5.8 |
18.1 |
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.4) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
Total |
$56.0 |
($4.4) |
($2.1) |
($5.2) |
$7.3 |
$51.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 11C – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2016 | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Segment |
Project |
Repayment |
Interest |
Capital |
Other, including |
Cash |
East U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
$39.8 |
($7.9) |
($5.4) |
($0.7) |
$2.2 |
$27.9 |
Equity method |
30.8 |
- |
(1.2) |
(0.2) |
(2.0) |
27.4 |
Total |
70.5 |
(7.9) |
(6.7) |
(0.9) |
0.3 |
55.3 |
West U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
33.8 |
- |
- |
0.0 |
(5.2) |
28.7 |
Equity method |
9.6 |
- |
- |
- |
1.4 |
11.0 |
Total |
43.4 |
- |
- |
0.0 |
(3.8) |
39.6 |
Canada |
||||||
Consolidated |
46.2 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(0.7) |
0.3 |
45.7 |
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
46.2 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(0.7) |
0.3 |
45.7 |
Total consolidated |
119.8 |
(8.0) |
(5.5) |
(1.4) |
(2.6) |
102.2 |
Total equity method |
40.4 |
- |
(1.2) |
(0.2) |
(0.6) |
38.4 |
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.2) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
(0.0) |
(0.0) |
Total |
$159.9 |
($8.0) |
($6.7) |
($1.4) |
($3.3) |
$140.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 11D – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2015 | ||||||
Unaudited |
||||||
Segment |
Project |
Repayment |
Interest |
Capital |
Other, including |
Cash |
East U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
$50.4 |
($10.6) |
($5.0) |
($7.2) |
($1.8) |
$25.7 |
Equity method |
30.6 |
- |
(1.4) |
(0.2) |
3.6 |
32.7 |
Total |
81.0 |
(10.6) |
(6.4) |
(7.4) |
1.8 |
58.4 |
West U.S. |
||||||
Consolidated |
27.3 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(4.0) |
22.7 |
Equity method |
9.7 |
- |
- |
- |
0.9 |
10.6 |
Total |
37.1 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(3.2) |
33.3 |
Canada |
||||||
Consolidated |
43.0 |
(0.2) |
(0.0) |
(2.5) |
6.9 |
47.2 |
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
43.0 |
(0.2) |
(0.0) |
(2.5) |
6.9 |
47.2 |
Total consolidated |
120.8 |
(10.8) |
(5.1) |
(10.4) |
1.0 |
95.6 |
Total equity method |
40.3 |
- |
(1.4) |
(0.2) |
4.5 |
43.2 |
Un-allocated corporate |
(2.6) |
- |
- |
0.2 |
2.3 |
(0.1) |
Total |
$158.5 |
($10.8) |
($6.5) |
($10.3) |
$7.8 |
$138.8 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
|||||||
Table 12 – Project Income by Project (for Selected Projects) |
|||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
Segment / Project |
Accounting |
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||
East U.S. |
|||||||
Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$0.9 |
$0.2 |
$2.5 |
$1.8 | ||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
(16.0) |
1.4 |
(6.3) |
9.2 | ||
Morris |
Consolidated |
(5.1) |
3.6 |
(0.7) |
10.4 | ||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
3.0 |
0.5 |
(5.4) |
(4.3) | ||
Kenilworth |
Consolidated |
0.3 |
0.1 |
(0.7) |
0.5 | ||
Chambers |
Equity method |
1.4 |
1.4 |
4.6 |
5.2 | ||
Orlando |
Equity method |
6.4 |
5.0 |
23.0 |
16.9 | ||
Selkirk |
Equity method |
0.5 |
0.2 |
(0.1) |
0.3 | ||
Total |
(8.6) |
12.4 |
16.9 |
40.0 | |||
West U.S. |
|||||||
Manchief |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
(5.9) | ||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
3.0 |
2.7 |
3.5 |
4.1 | ||
North Island |
Consolidated |
2.3 |
2.3 |
3.6 |
3.7 | ||
Naval Training Center |
Consolidated |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.8 |
1.9 | ||
Oxnard |
Consolidated |
3.4 |
3.4 |
1.4 |
1.5 | ||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
0.9 |
0.7 |
1.4 |
1.8 | ||
Koma Kulshan |
Equity method |
(0.2) |
- |
0.5 |
0.2 | ||
Total |
11.4 |
11.5 |
13.8 |
7.3 | |||
Canada |
|||||||
Calstock |
Consolidated |
0.7 |
1.7 |
4.7 |
5.3 | ||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
(6.5) |
0.5 |
(0.6) |
5.2 | ||
Mamquam |
Consolidated |
(50.1) |
(1.3) |
(44.2) |
1.5 | ||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
0.4 |
1.6 |
4.5 |
3.6 | ||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
(9.0) |
(0.3) |
(2.3) |
4.7 | ||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
2.8 |
0.4 |
5.6 |
(1.6) | ||
Other (Tunis and Moresby Lake) |
Consolidated |
(0.7) |
(0.7) |
(0.8) |
(0.8) | ||
Total |
(62.4) |
1.9 |
(33.1) |
17.9 | |||
Totals |
|||||||
Consolidated projects |
(68.6) |
18.5 |
(31.8) |
40.8 | |||
Equity method projects |
9.0 |
7.3 |
29.4 |
24.4 | |||
Un-allocated corporate |
2.5 |
(1.6) |
(0.9) |
(2.2) | |||
Total Project Income |
($57.1) |
$24.2 |
($3.3) |
$63.0 | |||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
||||||||
Table 13 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Project (for Selected Projects) (in millions of U.S. dollars), Unaudited | ||||||||
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
Segment / Project |
Accounting |
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
East U.S. |
||||||||
Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$2.3 |
$1.6 |
$6.7 |
$6.1 | |||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
3.3 |
5.4 |
20.7 |
20.9 | |||
Morris |
Consolidated |
(4.0) |
4.5 |
3.9 |
13.3 | |||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
5.7 |
5.6 |
7.3 |
7.8 | |||
Kenilworth |
Consolidated |
0.9 |
0.8 |
1.2 |
2.4 | |||
Chambers |
Equity method |
4.1 |
4.0 |
13.0 |
13.6 | |||
Orlando |
Equity method |
6.6 |
5.4 |
17.8 |
16.7 | |||
Selkirk |
Equity method |
0.5 |
0.2 |
(0.1) |
0.3 | |||
Total |
19.4 |
27.4 |
70.5 |
81.0 | ||||
West U.S. |
||||||||
Manchief |
Consolidated |
3.4 |
3.8 |
10.0 |
2.4 | |||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
4.6 |
4.3 |
8.3 |
8.9 | |||
North Island |
Consolidated |
3.4 |
3.3 |
6.8 |
7.0 | |||
Naval Training Center |
Consolidated |
2.2 |
2.2 |
4.2 |
4.3 | |||
Oxnard |
Consolidated |
4.5 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
4.8 | |||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
3.3 |
3.2 |
8.8 |
9.2 | |||
Koma Kulshan |
Equity method |
(0.1) |
0.1 |
0.8 |
0.5 | |||
Total |
21.3 |
21.4 |
43.4 |
37.1 | ||||
Canada |
||||||||
Calstock |
Consolidated |
1.1 |
2.3 |
6.2 |
7.0 | |||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
1.0 |
(0.3) |
4.1 |
4.1 | |||
Mamquam |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
(0.9) |
7.2 |
2.7 | |||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
3.6 |
3.3 |
13.2 |
13.2 | |||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
(0.2) |
(1.2) |
3.7 |
3.6 | |||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
5.0 |
4.9 |
11.9 |
12.5 | |||
Other (Tunis and Moresby Lake) |
Consolidated |
(0.4) |
(0.5) |
(0.1) |
(0.1) | |||
Total |
10.7 |
7.6 |
46.2 |
43.0 | ||||
Totals |
||||||||
Consolidated projects |
37.0 |
43.5 |
119.8 |
120.8 | ||||
Equity method projects |
14.4 |
12.9 |
40.4 |
40.3 | ||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.1) |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
(2.6) | ||||
Total Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$51.3 |
$56.0 |
$159.9 |
$158.5 | ||||
Other project expense |
($0.5) |
$0.1 |
($0.4) |
($2.4) | ||||
Impairment |
84.7 |
- |
84.7 |
- | ||||
Interest, net |
2.8 |
2.5 |
8.2 |
7.7 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
30.4 |
32.8 |
90.8 |
98.9 | ||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(9.0) |
(3.6) |
(20.1) |
(8.7) | ||||
Project income |
($57.1) |
$24.2 |
($3.3) |
$63.0 | ||||
Other income, net |
(1.7) |
- |
(3.9) |
(3.1) | ||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
(3.4) |
(21.7) |
19.1 |
(49.1) | ||||
Interest, net |
20.0 |
41.0 |
87.9 |
91.3 | ||||
Administration |
5.7 |
6.9 |
17.6 |
23.0 | ||||
(Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
(77.7) |
(2.0) |
(124.0) |
0.9 | ||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
2.6 |
1.4 |
(14.2) |
(0.3) | ||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations |
(80.3) |
(3.4) |
(109.8) |
1.2 | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
0.5 |
- |
(20.6) | ||||
Net (loss) income |
(80.3) |
(3.9) |
(109.8) |
21.8 | ||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) | ||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.1 |
2.1 |
6.4 |
6.7 | ||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($82.4) |
($6.0) |
($116.2) |
$26.1 | ||||
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 after the market closes on the afternoon of Monday, November 7, 2016. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10094170 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.292500 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on September 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2016.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.69%, which will be payable September 30, 2016.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on August 31, 2016 to be 4.69%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.51%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today released its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.
Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Year to Date June 2016 Financial Results
Progress on Balance Sheet Initiatives
"We had solid operating and financial results in the second quarter and are on track to achieve our guidance for the full year. During the quarter, we made progress on our goal of building intrinsic value per share. We continued to execute well on our balance sheet initiatives this quarter, with the completion of our term loan refinancing and arrangement of a new, more flexible revolver, the redemption of our 2017 convertible debentures and the repurchase of a significant portion of our 2019 convertible debentures," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "We also repaid $27 million of project and term loan debt in the quarter using our operating cash flow, and expect to repay another $42 million in the second half of the year. Our leverage ratio is once again below 6 times, although that is still well above where we believe it needs to be. During the quarter we repurchased approximately 1.5 million common shares, bringing the total purchased under the normal course issuer bid commenced last December to approximately 2.2 million shares. In addition, we have approximately $40 million of cash available for further debt and equity repurchases and internal or external growth investments."
"The steps we have taken in the past two years with respect to our balance sheet and cost structure give us the ability to withstand challenging power market conditions," continued Mr. Moore. "Following the refinancing, we will continue to pay down our term loan debt from our operating cash flow and we are now able to use our liquidity to address the remaining 2019 convertible debentures, buy common shares when they are trading at a discount to intrinsic value, make attractive investments in our fleet and pursue modest growth initiatives, without returning to the capital markets. We thank our shareholders for their support and our employees who executed well on a difficult but necessary restructuring of our Company."
Atlantic Power Corporation |
|||||||
Table 1 – Selected Results |
|||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||||
Financial Results(1) |
|||||||
Project revenue |
$98.2 |
$103.1 |
$204.6 |
$214.4 | |||
Project income |
25.2 |
17.2 |
53.9 |
38.8 | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
(18.5) |
14.7 |
(33.5) |
32.2 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities |
24.3 |
18.3 |
53.7 |
53.4 | |||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
46.2 |
43.9 |
108.7 |
102.5 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
42.7 |
37.6 |
96.0 |
94.7 | |||
Operating Results (1) |
|||||||
Aggregate power generation (thousands of Net MWh) |
1,477.9 |
1,520.5 |
3,031.2 |
3,040.5 | |||
Weighted average availability |
92.7% |
91.0% |
94.6% |
94.2% | |||
Results of discontinued operations |
|||||||
Project revenue |
$- |
$18.1 |
$- |
$34.8 | |||
Project income |
- |
64.2 |
- |
53.4 | |||
Net income (loss) |
- |
33.6 |
- |
21.1 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities |
- |
11.1 |
- |
21.9 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
- |
2.0 |
- |
9.3 | |||
(1) Canadian Hills, Meadow Creek, Goshen North, Idaho Wind and Rockland (the "Wind Projects") were sold in June 2015 and are designated as discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The results of discontinued operations are excluded from Project revenue, Project income, Net income (loss), Project Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Distributions from Projects as presented in Table 1. The results for discontinued operations have also been excluded from the aggregate power generation and weighted average availability statistics shown in Table 1. Under GAAP, the cash flows attributable to the Wind Projects are included in Cash provided by operating activities as shown on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. |
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Disclosures" beginning on page 16 of this news release for an explanation and a reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release to project income (loss), the most directly comparable measure on a GAAP basis, and net income (loss). Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. It is not a non-GAAP measure. Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is the most comparable measure, but it is before debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The Company has included a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects in the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section of this release.
Operating Results
The discussion of operating results excludes the Wind Projects, which were sold in June 2015 and are included in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.
Three Months ended June 30, 2016
Project availability was 92.7% in the second quarter of 2016, a modest increase from 91.0% in the year-ago period. Manchief and NTC had higher availability in 2016 due to outages in 2015 that did not recur (a gas turbine overhaul at Manchief and an outage at NTC at the utility customer's request). This was partially offset by lower availability at Frederickson, which had an extended spring outage and forced outages in 2016.
Generation decreased 2.8% in the second quarter of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to Frederickson, which had lower availability, and Curtis Palmer, which had lower water flows. These decreases were partially offset by higher generation at Mamquam due to higher water flows.
Six Months ended June 30, 2016
Project availability was 94.6% in the first six months of 2016, a slight increase from 94.2% in the year-ago period. Manchief had higher availability due to a gas turbine overhaul in the prior year. This was partially offset by lower availability at Frederickson, which had an extended spring outage and forced outages in 2016.
Generation decreased slightly by 0.3% in the first six months of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to lower dispatch at Manchief and Selkirk, which was partially offset by higher generation at Mamquam due to higher water flows.
Financial Results
Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA
Table 2 provides a breakdown of Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015. Results for project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA exclude discontinued operations; accordingly, results of the Wind Projects are not included in either metric for the 2015 period shown in Table 2.
Project income (loss) is a GAAP measure that can fluctuate significantly due to non-cash adjustments to "mark-to-market" the fair value of derivatives. Non-cash impairment charges and gains or losses on the sale of assets are included in project income and can also affect year-over-year comparisons.
Project Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Management believes that Project Adjusted EBITDA, which includes the proportional share of Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Company's equity method projects, is a more useful measure of financial results at its projects because it excludes non-cash impairment charges, gains or losses on the sale of assets and non-cash mark-to-market adjustments, all of which can affect year-to-year comparisons. Project Adjusted EBITDA is before corporate overhead expense. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Project Adjusted EBITDA is Project income; Tables 9A through 9D of this release provide a reconciliation of Net income to Project income and to Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment and on a consolidated basis for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 2 – Segment Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | |||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
Project income (loss) |
||||||
East U.S. |
$9.6 |
$16.7 |
$25.6 |
$28.0 | ||
West U.S. |
4.6 |
(4.3) |
2.3 |
(4.0) | ||
Canada |
12.9 |
2.8 |
29.3 |
16.0 | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(1.9) |
2.0 |
(3.3) |
(1.2) | ||
Total |
25.2 |
17.2 |
53.9 |
38.8 | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||
East U.S. |
$20.9 |
$27.0 |
$51.2 |
$53.7 | ||
West U.S. |
14.5 |
5.7 |
22.0 |
15.6 | ||
Canada |
10.9 |
11.6 |
35.7 |
35.4 | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(0.1) |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
(2.2) | ||
Total |
46.2 |
43.9 |
108.7 |
102.5 | ||
Note: The results of the Wind Projects are included in discontinued operations and are excluded from Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA as presented in Table 2. | ||||||
Three Months ended June 30, 2016
Net income (loss): The Company reported a net loss of $(18.5) million versus net income of $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2015. Higher Project income (discussed below) of $8.0 million was more than offset by a $31.5 million non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the refinancing of its term loan and the redemption of its 2017 convertible debentures, which was included in interest expense (see discussion on page 7 of this release). The impact of this write-off on interest expense was partially offset by lower interest payments resulting from debt repayment. Another significant factor in the year-over-year decrease was that 2015 results included $33.6 million of net income from discontinued operations (Wind business, which was sold in June 2015), including a pretax gain on sale of $47.3 million.
Project income increased to $25.2 million from $17.2 million in the year-ago period. The $8.0 million increase was driven primarily by Manchief, which had a gas turbine overhaul in the prior year, and a $5.4 million increase in the fair value of derivatives, partially offset by lower results at Curtis Palmer, which had lower water flows this quarter.
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.3 million to $46.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 from $43.9 million in the second quarter of 2015. The increase was driven by the 2015 gas turbine overhaul at Manchief and higher water flows at Mamquam and Koma Kulshan, partially offset by lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, higher gas turbine maintenance resulting from outages at Kapuskasing and North Bay, and lower fuel optimization and increased maintenance expense at Morris. In addition, the appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar as compared to the exchange rate in the second quarter of 2015 reduced Project Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $0.5 million.
Corporate-level general and administrative (G&A) expense (shown as "Administration" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations) decreased $0.8 million to $5.8 million in the second quarter of 2016 from $6.6 million a year ago. The improvement was due primarily to lower rent expense resulting from relocation of the corporate headquarters and consolidation of offices and to lower compensation expense, including severance costs.
Six Months ended June 30, 2016
Net income (loss): The Company had a net loss of $(33.5) million versus net income of $32.2 million for the first six months of 2015. Higher Project income (discussed below) of $15.1 million, lower corporate G&A expense and lower cash interest expense were more than offset by the write-off of deferred financing costs in the second quarter, a largely unrealized foreign exchange loss (versus a gain recorded in 2015) and net income from discontinued operations of $21.1 million recorded in 2015 that did not recur in 2016.
Project income increased to $53.9 million from $38.8 million in the year-ago period. The $15.1 million increase was driven primarily by lower fuel and operations and maintenance expenses as a result of outages in 2015 (particularly at Manchief), lower depreciation expense (following an impairment of long-lived assets in 2015) and lower project-level interest expense (due to debt repayment).
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.2 million to $108.7 million from $102.5 million. The increase was driven by the prior-year overhaul at Manchief, higher water flows at Curtis Palmer (in the first quarter) and Mamquam, and reductions in compensation expense and development expense in the Un-allocated Corporate segment, partially offset by gas turbine overhaul expenses at Kenilworth, Kapuskasing, and North Bay. In addition, the appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar as compared to the exchange rate in the first six months of 2015 reduced Project Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $3.1 million.
Corporate-level G&A expense decreased $4.1 million to $11.9 million in the first six months of 2016 from $16.0 million a year ago. The improvement was due primarily to lower rent expense, headcount-related savings, lower severance expense and other factors.
Cash Flow
Table 3 presents cash flow results for the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015. Cash provided by operating activities is a GAAP measure. Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. It is not a non-GAAP measure.
Effective this quarter, the Company has discontinued use of two non-GAAP metrics, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as a result of updated guidelines issued by the SEC Staff with respect to the use of non-GAAP financial measures.
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||
Table 3 – Cash Flow Results | |||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | |||||||
Unaudited | |||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
$24.3 |
$18.3 |
$53.7 |
$53.4 | |||
Amount attributable to Discontinued |
- |
11.1 |
- |
21.9 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects (excludes |
42.7 |
37.6 |
96.0 |
94.7 | |||
(1) Excludes cash distributions from the Wind Projects of $0 and $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $0 and $9.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Wind Projects are included in discontinued operations. | |||||||
Three Months ended June 30, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities increased $6.0 million to $24.3 million from $18.3 million in the second quarter of 2015. Last year's result included $11.1 million of operating cash flow from the Wind business. Excluding this discontinued operation, operating cash flow increased approximately $17 million from the second quarter of 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to lower cash interest payments ($8.8 million) due to debt repayment, higher Project Adjusted EBITDA ($2.2 million) and lower corporate G&A expense ($0.8 million). Severance expense was $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 versus $0.5 million in the year-ago period and restructuring and other expenses were nil in the second quarter of 2016 versus $0.2 million in the year-ago period. Most of the severance and restructuring and other expenses are included in G&A expense and thus were a factor in the decline in that expense.
Changes in other operating balances (such as receivables, payables and certain other assets and liabilities) were a positive $31.9 million in the second quarter of 2016 versus $0.7 million in the year-ago period. The 2015 figure included $1.5 million from the Wind business. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company wrote off $31.5 million of deferred financing costs, which expense was included in net income and reflected on the cash flow statement as a change in other operating balances, with no net impact on cash flow. Excluding this item, which is not a working capital item, changes in working capital totaled approximately $0.4 million, which was not significant to the operating cash flow result of $24.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 or to the $17 million year-over-year increase in operating cash flow excluding the Wind business.
During the quarter, the Company used operating cash flow to repay term loan debt of $25.1 million and project debt of $2.1 million, make capital expenditures of $1.3 million and pay preferred dividends of $2.2 million. In the second quarter of 2015, repayment of the term loan was $25.6 million, project debt repayment was $3.8 million, capital expenditures were $3.7 million and preferred dividends were $2.3 million.
Cash Distributions from Projects increased $5.1 million to $42.7 million for the second quarter of 2016 from $37.6 million for the same period in 2015. The increase was primarily due to Manchief, which had a gas turbine overhaul in 2015; Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows in the first quarter of this year, and Cadillac.
Six Months ended June 30, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities of $53.7 million in the first six months of 2016 increased $0.3 million from $53.4 million in the six months of 2015. The 2015 result included $21.9 million of operating cash flow from the Wind business. Excluding this discontinued operation, operating cash flow increased approximately $22 million. This increase was primarily attributable to lower cash interest payments ($10.1 million, excluding a $1.5 million reduction attributable to the Wind business) due to debt repayment, higher Project Adjusted EBITDA ($6.2 million) and lower corporate G&A expense ($4.1 million). Severance expense was $0.2 million in the first six months of 2016 versus $3.4 million in the comparable 2015 period and restructuring and other expenses totaled $0.5 million in the first six months of 2016 versus $1.1 million in the comparable 2015 period. A portion of the severance expense in the 2015 period was included in the Un-allocated Corporate segment of Project Adjusted EBITDA; the majority of the remaining severance and restructuring and other expenses were included in G&A expense for both the 2016 and 2015 periods and thus contributed to the decline in G&A expense.
Changes in other operating balances in the first six months of 2016 were a positive $36.1 million versus $16.8 million in the comparable 2015 period. The 2015 figure included $3.3 million related to the Wind business. The 2016 result included $31.5 million for the write-off of deferred financing costs, which as previously discussed did not affect cash flow. Excluding this item, changes in working capital benefited operating cash flow by approximately $4.6 million in the first six months of 2016. On a year-over-year basis, excluding the portion attributable to the Wind business, working capital changes had a negative impact of approximately $8.9 million.
In the first six months of 2016, the Company used operating cash flow to repay term loan debt of $50.5 million and project debt of $4.25 million, make capital expenditures of $2.0 million and pay preferred dividends of $4.2 million. In the first six months of 2015, repayment of the term loan was $46.9 million, project debt repayments were $6.3 million, capital expenditures were $5.0 million and preferred dividends were $4.6 million.
Cash Distributions from Projects increased $1.3 million to $96.0 million for the first six months of 2016 from $94.7 million for the same period in 2015. The increase was primarily due to Morris, which received a construction cost reimbursement this year, and Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows in the first quarter of this year. This was partially offset by Chambers, which under the new project debt agreement in 2014 made a nine-month distribution in January 2015 versus a six-month distribution in January 2016.
Results of Discontinued Operations
The Wind projects, which were sold in June 2015, had no impact on financial results in 2016. For the second quarter of 2015, the Wind projects had Project income of $64.2 million and Cash provided by operating activities of $11.1 million. Cash Distributions from the Wind projects were $2.0 million. For the first six months of 2015, the Wind projects had Project income of $53.4 million, Cash provided by operating activities of $21.9 million and Cash Distributions of $9.3 million.
Liquidity and Recent Balance Sheet Initiatives
Balance Sheet
Refinancing of Term Loan and Revolver
As previously reported, in April 2016, the Company closed a new $700 million senior secured term loan and $200 million revolving credit facility, both at the APLP Holdings intermediate holding company. Proceeds from the term loan, net of an original issue discount of $21 million, were used to redeem the existing $447.9 million term loan and the Company's 2017 convertible debentures (as discussed below) and to pay transaction costs. Net proceeds after debt repayment and transaction costs were approximately $104 million. Transaction costs totaling approximately $15.9 million (including $1.5 million incurred mostly in the first quarter) were recorded in the second quarter as deferred financing costs and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan. In addition, the Company recorded non-cash write-offs of deferred financing costs of $30.2 million associated with the previous term loan and $1.3 million associated with the 2017 convertible debentures. These write-offs were included in interest expense.
The weighted average interest rate on the new term loan, including the impact of interest rate swaps on a portion of the loan, is currently approximately 6.25%. The term loan is subject to mandatory 1% annual amortization and mandatory prepayment via the greater of a 50% cash sweep or such other amount that is required to achieve a targeted declining debt balance specified in the credit agreement for each quarter through the maturity date of the loan. The amount of debt repayment on the new term loan is expected to be approximately $60 million in 2016, including approximately $35 million in the second half of the year.
Redemption of 2017 Convertible Debentures
As previously reported, on May 13, 2016, the Company completed the redemption of its outstanding Cdn$67.2 million Series A Convertible Debentures and its Cdn$75.8 million Series B Convertible Debentures at par plus accrued interest. The redemption was funded with US$110.7 million of proceeds from the term loan refinancing.
Substantial Issuer Bid for 2019 Convertible Debentures
In June 2016, the Company announced a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") for up to $65 million of its Series C Convertible Debentures maturing in June 2019 at a price of $965 per $1,000 of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. On July 25, 2016, the Company announced that it had taken up and canceled $62.7 million of such debentures under the Offer. Following this transaction, the remaining amount of Series C Convertible Debentures is approximately $42.6 million.
Mandatory Debt Repayment
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company amortized $25.1 million of the APLP Holdings term loan and $2.1 million of project-level debt. Year to date, the Company has amortized $50.5 million of term loan debt, including $25.3 million in the first quarter related to the previous term loan, and $4.25 million of project-level debt.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (Discretionary repurchases)
The Company did not repurchase any convertible debentures under the NCIB in the second quarter of 2016. For the year to date, the Company has repurchased a total of $18.8 million principal amount of convertible debentures, and has reached the maximum amounts of repurchases of 2019 convertible debentures allowable under the NCIB ($11.7 million for the Series C and Cdn$9.0 million for the Series D). The Company repurchased slightly more than 1.6 million common shares in May through July, bringing the total since the NCIB was implemented in December to approximately 2.2 million shares, at a total cost of approximately $5.0 million (average price of $2.25 per share).
Debt Maturity Profile
Following the redemption of the 2017 convertible debentures in May, the Company now has no bullet maturities at the corporate level prior to June 2019, when the remaining $42.6 million of Series C convertible debentures will mature. In addition, the Company has $62.7 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of Series D convertible debentures maturing in December 2019. The reshaping of the Company's maturity profile is further improved by the later maturity dates for the new term loan (2023 versus 2021 previously) and the new revolver (2021 versus 2018 previously). The Company also has one project debt bullet maturity during this period – the term loan at its Piedmont project totaling $54 million at its maturity date of August 2018. In addition to these bullet maturities, the Company has scheduled amortization of other project debt through 2025 and required repayment of the APLP Holdings term loan per a targeted debt schedule through the 2023 maturity date.
Liquidity
As shown in Table 4, the Company's liquidity at June 30, 2016 was $251 million, including $154 million of unrestricted cash and $97 million of borrowing capacity under its corporate revolver. Liquidity at March 31, 2016 was $178 million, including $64 million of unrestricted cash and $114 million of borrowing capacity.
The $16.5 million reduction in borrowing capacity was attributable to the reduction in the size of the new revolver ($200 million versus $210 million) and a $6.5 million increase in letters of credit outstanding, which was the result of an increased requirement associated with the larger term loan ($9.5 million), offset by reductions elsewhere.
The approximate $90 million increase in unrestricted cash from the March 31, 2016 level of $64 million was primarily attributable to an approximate $100 million increase in cash from the April 2016 term loan refinancing proceeds, net of cash used for the May 2016 redemption of the 2017 convertible debentures and the repurchase of 1.5 million common shares during the quarter. This $100 million increase was partially offset by amortization of term loan and project debt, capital expenditures and preferred dividend payments that in aggregate exceeded the Company's operating cash flow for the quarter by approximately $6 million.
As discussed previously, in July the Company repurchased $62.7 million of its Series C Convertible Debentures at a price of 96.5%. Pro forma for that transaction, which required approximately $61 million of cash, the Company's unrestricted cash at June 30, 2016 was approximately $93 million.
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Table 4 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
Pro Forma(1) | |||||
March 31, 2016 |
June 30, 2016 |
June 30, 2016 | ||||
Revolver capacity |
$210.0 |
$200.0 |
$200.0 | |||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(96.3) |
(102.8) |
(102.8) | |||
Unused borrowing capacity |
113.7 |
97.2 |
97.2 | |||
Unrestricted cash |
64.3 |
154.2 |
93.0 | |||
Total Liquidity |
$178.0 |
$251.4 |
$190.2 | |||
(1) Pro forma for the July 2016 substantial issuer bid, which used approximately $61 million of cash to repurchase $62.7 million of convertible debentures, including accrued interest and associated fees. | ||||||
Note: Liquidity numbers presented do not include restricted cash of $14.3 million at June 30, 2016 and $10.0 million at March 31, 2016. | ||||||
Other Financial Updates
2016 Guidance
The Company has not provided guidance for Project income or Net income because of the difficulty of making accurate forecasts and projections without unreasonable efforts with respect to certain highly variable components of these comparable GAAP metrics, including changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and foreign exchange gains or losses. These factors, which generally do not affect cash flow, are not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company's guidance for 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA is $200 to $220 million, which is unchanged. Project Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2016 was $108.7 million, which represented an increase of $6.2 million from the first six months of 2015. Factors expected to affect results in the second half of 2016 include the impact of the scheduled outage at Morris, a scheduled gas turbine overhaul at Oxnard and lower water flows at Curtis Palmer, partially offset by higher water flows at Mamquam, lower maintenance expense for Kapuskasing, Nipigon and North Bay, which had outages in 2015, and improved availability at Piedmont.
Previously, the Company had provided guidance for Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, both of which are non-GAAP metrics that require adjustments that are not easily reconciled to GAAP measures. The Company has discontinued the use of both non-GAAP cash flow metrics based on updated guidelines issued by the SEC Staff in May with respect to the use of non-GAAP financial measures.
Table 5 provides a bridge of the Company's 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Cash provided by operating activities. For purposes of providing this bridge to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital is assumed to be nil.
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Table 5 – Bridge of 2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Cash Provided by Operating Activities | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |
Unaudited | |
2016 Project Adjusted EBITDA Guidance(1) |
$200 - $220 |
Adjustment for equity method projects(2) |
(2) |
Corporate G&A expense |
(25) |
Cash interest payments |
(74) |
Cash taxes |
(4) |
Other |
- |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$95 - $115 |
Note: For the purpose of providing a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a cash flow measure, the impact of changes in working capital on Cash provided by operating activities is assumed to be nil. (1) Initially provided May 5, 2016 and affirmed August 8, 2016. | |
(2) For equity method projects, represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distribution from equity method projects. |
Optimization Investments
The Company expects to make approximately $3 million of optimization-related investments in its projects in 2016, with the majority of those for upgrades to a boiler and two combustion turbines at Morris and a spillway upgrade project at Curtis Palmer. The Morris projects are expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter and the Curtis Palmer project by October.
The Company expects to realize a cash flow benefit of approximately $8 million in 2016 from investments made in 2013 through 2016 totaling approximately $25 million. This expectation is reduced slightly from $10 million previously primarily because higher levels of waste heat at Nipigon have reduced the need for the duct burners and booster pump that were installed as optimization projects in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The cash flow benefit of additional waste heat has more than offset the lower return from optimization.
Maintenance and Capex
The Company now expects to have capital expenditures of approximately $8 million in 2016, including the $3 million for optimization investments, versus its previous expectation of $14 million. The reduction is primarily attributable to a deferral of the expenditures for a new fuel shredder at Williams Lake; previously, the Company had anticipated making initial outlays of $6 million for the project in 2016. The investment in a new fuel shredder is subject to receipt of an amended air permit (expected in the third quarter, but subject to potential appeal) and an extension of the existing contract with BC Hydro. In addition to the $8 million of capital expenditures, the Company expects to incur maintenance expense in 2016 of approximately $45 million. Both the capex and maintenance expenditures forecasts include the Company's share of projects in which it has an equity ownership interest.
Morris Outage
As planned, in late July the Morris project began a six-week maintenance outage that coincides with a scheduled turnaround at the customer's facility. The outage is expected to be completed by the end of August. During this outage, the Company will continue work on upgrading two of the project's combustion turbines, overhaul the steam turbine and upgrade the plant's Distributed Controls System. Together with an upgrade to one of the project's boilers also under way, these upgrades are expected to increase output and fuel efficiency as well as enhance reliability of steam delivery for the customer. The impact of higher maintenance expense and lost margin during the extended outage is expected to be approximately $9 million on Project Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2016.
Share Purchases by Insiders
In the second quarter of 2016, an executive of the Company purchased 30,000 common shares at an average price of US$2.30 per share. For the year-to-date period, a total of 218,000 shares have been purchased by executives and directors of the Company at an average price of US$2.21 per share. Including those made in 2015, purchases by management and directors total approximately 1.3 million common shares. The average purchase price for these purchases was US$2.27 per share. There have been no sales of shares by officers or directors this year other than those sold automatically for tax withholding purposes upon vesting under the Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Supplementary Financial Information
For a discussion of Non-GAAP disclosures and schedules reconciling the Company's non-GAAP measure to the comparable GAAP measure, please refer to pages 16-22 of this release. Included in this section is a summary of Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by project for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (Tables 11 and 12, respectively).
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET. An accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10088439 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 9, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business plan, including the objective of enhancing the value of its existing assets through optimization investments and commercial activities, delevering its balance sheet to improve its cost of capital and ability to compete for new investments, and utilizing its core competencies to create proprietary investment opportunities, and the Company's ability to raise additional capital for growth and/or debt reduction, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
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Table 6 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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(Unaudited) |
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June 30, |
December 31, | |||
2016 |
2015 | |||
Assets |
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Current assets: |
||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$154.2 |
$72.4 | ||
Restricted cash |
14.3 |
15.2 | ||
Accounts receivable |
42.9 |
39.6 | ||
Inventory |
1.6 |
- | ||
Prepayments and other current assets |
17.3 |
16.9 | ||
Assets held for sale |
8.6 |
8.3 | ||
Other current assets |
2.5 |
4.5 | ||
Total current assets |
241.4 |
156.9 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
768.1 |
777.7 | ||
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
281.0 |
286.2 | ||
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
287.0 |
308.9 | ||
Goodwill |
134.5 |
134.5 | ||
Derivative instruments asset |
1.1 |
0.3 | ||
Deferred income taxes |
2.2 |
- | ||
Other assets |
6.0 |
6.7 | ||
Total assets |
$1,721.3 |
$1,671.2 | ||
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$6.4 |
$6.9 | ||
Accrued interest |
0.9 |
1.6 | ||
Other accrued liabilities |
22.5 |
25.4 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt |
96.4 |
15.8 | ||
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
23.6 |
36.7 | ||
Other current liabilities |
4.4 |
2.5 | ||
Total current liabilities |
154.2 |
88.9 | ||
Long-term debt |
807.8 |
682.7 | ||
Convertible debentures |
163.4 |
277.7 | ||
Derivative instruments liability |
28.5 |
20.8 | ||
Deferred income taxes |
69.1 |
85.7 | ||
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
27.0 |
27.0 | ||
Other long-term liabilities |
54.4 |
53.2 | ||
Total liabilities |
$1,304.4 |
$1,236.0 | ||
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 120,682,964 and 122,153,082 |
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issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
1,286.8 |
1,290.6 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(120.2) |
(139.3) | ||
Retained deficit |
(971.0) |
(937.4) | ||
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
195.6 |
213.9 | ||
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 | ||
Total equity |
416.9 |
435.2 | ||
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,721.3 |
$1,671.2 | ||
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Table 7 – Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||||
Project revenue: |
|||||||
Energy sales |
$45.1 |
$47.5 |
$97.6 |
$101.5 | |||
Energy capacity revenue |
37.3 |
38.0 |
69.2 |
71.5 | |||
Other |
15.8 |
17.6 |
37.8 |
41.4 | |||
98.2 |
103.1 |
204.6 |
214.4 | ||||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
35.1 |
38.0 |
74.0 |
84.2 | |||
Operations and maintenance |
30.0 |
35.3 |
51.2 |
56.8 | |||
Development |
- |
- |
- |
1.1 | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
25.5 |
28.2 |
50.3 |
56.1 | |||
90.6 |
101.5 |
175.5 |
198.2 | ||||
Project other income (expense): |
|||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
12.2 |
6.8 |
11.0 |
5.2 | |||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
7.6 |
8.6 |
18.3 |
19.3 | |||
Interest, net |
(2.4) |
(2.0) |
(4.5) |
(4.1) | |||
Other income, net |
0.2 |
2.2 |
- |
2.2 | |||
17.6 |
15.6 |
24.8 |
22.6 | ||||
Project income |
25.2 |
17.2 |
53.9 |
38.8 | |||
Administrative and other expenses (income): |
|||||||
Administration |
5.8 |
6.6 |
11.9 |
16.0 | |||
Interest, net |
51.2 |
24.6 |
67.8 |
50.3 | |||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
2.6 |
4.8 |
22.5 |
(27.4) | |||
Other income, net |
0.3 |
(1.7) |
(2.2) |
(3.1) | |||
59.9 |
34.3 |
100.0 |
35.8 | ||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes |
(34.7) |
(17.1) |
(46.1) |
3.0 | |||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(18.4) |
2.9 |
(16.8) |
(1.7) | |||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
(16.3) |
(20.0) |
(29.3) |
4.7 | |||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) |
- |
33.6 |
- |
21.1 | |||
Net (loss) income |
(16.3) |
13.6 |
(29.3) |
25.8 | |||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(3.4) |
- |
(11.0) | |||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.2 |
2.3 |
4.2 |
4.6 | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($18.5) |
$14.7 |
($33.5) |
$32.2 | |||
Basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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(Loss) from continuing operations attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.15) |
($0.18) |
($0.28) |
$- | |||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
0.30 |
- |
0.26 | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.15) |
$0.12 |
($0.28) |
$0.26 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
121.6 |
121.9 |
121.8 |
121.7 | |||
Diluted |
121.6 |
122.1 |
121.8 |
121.9 | |||
Dividends paid per common share: |
$- |
$0.02 |
$- |
$0.05 | |||
(1) Includes contributions from the Wind Projects, which are components of discontinued operations. |
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Table 8 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
||||
Six months ended June 30, | ||||
2016 |
2015 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net (loss) income |
($29.3) |
$25.8 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
50.3 |
66.4 | ||
Gain from discontinued operations |
- |
(47.3) | ||
Gain on sale of development project and other assets |
- |
(2.3) | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
(2.5) |
(3.0) | ||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
0.2 |
- | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
0.8 |
1.0 | ||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(18.3) |
(19.3) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
23.5 |
27.0 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
22.5 |
(27.6) | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(11.0) |
(4.5) | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(18.6) |
20.4 | ||
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
(3.3) |
0.6 | ||
Inventory |
(0.4) |
2.8 | ||
Prepayments and other assets |
39.2 |
9.3 | ||
Accounts payable |
3.5 |
(3.4) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
(2.9) |
7.5 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
53.7 |
53.4 | ||
Cash provided by investing activities: |
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Change in restricted cash |
0.9 |
4.9 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net |
- |
326.3 | ||
Contribution to unconsolidated affiliate |
- |
(0.6) | ||
Capitalized development costs |
- |
(0.8) | ||
Reimbursement of construction cost |
4.7 |
- | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(2.0) |
(5.0) | ||
Cash provided by investing activities |
3.6 |
324.8 | ||
Cash used in financing activities: |
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Proceeds from senior secured term loan facility, net of discount |
679.0 |
- | ||
Common share repurchases |
(4.7) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(502.7) |
(62.2) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(127.0) |
(18.0) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
(15.9) |
- | ||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
- |
(5.8) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(3.8) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(4.2) |
(4.6) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
24.5 |
(94.4) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
81.8 |
283.8 | ||
Less cash at discontinued operations |
- |
- | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period at discontinued operations |
- |
3.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
72.4 |
106.1 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$154.2 |
$393.8 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$34.7 |
$46.3 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$1.9 |
$1.7 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$1.0 |
- |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this non-GAAP measure in a manner that is different from other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is Project income (loss). Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income (loss) and to Net income (loss) by segment and on a consolidated basis is provided in Tables 9A through 9D on pages 17 and 18 of this news release.
Cash Distributions from Projects is the amount of cash distributed by the projects to the Company out of available project cash flow after all project-level operating costs, interest payments, principal repayment, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. It is not a non-GAAP measure. Project Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is the most comparable measure, but it is before debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The Company has provided a bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects in Tables 10A through 10D on pages 19 and 20 of this release.
Table 11 (page 21) presents Project income (loss) by project for selected projects for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and the comparable periods in 2015. Table 12 (page 22) presents Project Adjusted EBITDA by project for the same projects as shown in Table 11 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and the comparable periods in 2015. Table 12 also provides a reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (loss) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9A – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 |
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Unaudited |
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Un-Allocated |
|||||||||||||||
East U.S. |
West U.S. |
Canada |
Corporate |
Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$9.6 |
$4.6 |
$12.9 |
($45.6) |
($18.5) | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
2.2 |
2.2 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
9.6 |
4.6 |
12.9 |
(43.4) |
(16.3) | ||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
9.6 |
4.6 |
12.9 |
(43.4) |
(16.3) | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
(18.4) |
(18.4) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
9.6 |
4.6 |
12.9 |
(61.8) |
(34.7) | ||||||||||
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
5.8 |
5.8 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
51.2 |
51.2 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
2.6 |
2.6 | ||||||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
0.3 |
0.3 | ||||||||||
Project income (loss) |
9.6 |
4.6 |
12.9 |
(1.9) |
25.2 | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(2.5) |
- |
(11.6) |
1.9 |
(12.2) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
10.9 |
9.9 |
9.6 |
- |
30.4 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
2.9 |
- |
- |
- |
2.9 | ||||||||||
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
(0.1) |
(0.1) | ||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
20.9 |
14.5 |
10.9 |
(0.1) |
46.2 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9B – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 |
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Unaudited |
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Un-Allocated |
|||||||||||||||
East U.S. |
West U.S. |
Canada |
Corporate |
Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$16.7 |
($4.3) |
$2.8 |
($0.5) |
$14.7 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
2.3 |
2.3 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(3.4) |
(3.4) | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
16.7 |
(4.3) |
2.8 |
(1.6) |
13.6 | ||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
33.6 |
33.6 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
16.7 |
(4.3) |
2.8 |
(35.2) |
(20.0) | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
2.9 |
2.9 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
16.7 |
(4.3) |
2.8 |
(32.3) |
(17.1) | ||||||||||
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
6.6 |
6.6 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
24.6 |
24.6 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
4.8 |
4.8 | ||||||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(1.7) |
(1.7) | ||||||||||
Project income (loss) |
16.7 |
(4.3) |
2.8 |
2.0 |
17.2 | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(3.0) |
- |
(3.9) |
- |
(6.9) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
10.8 |
10.0 |
12.7 |
(0.2) |
33.3 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
2.5 |
- |
- |
- |
2.5 | ||||||||||
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
(2.2) |
(2.2) | ||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
27.0 |
5.7 |
11.6 |
(0.4) |
43.9 | ||||||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9C – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 |
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Unaudited |
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Un-Allocated |
|||||||||||||||
East U.S. |
West U.S. |
Canada |
Corporate |
Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$25.6 |
$2.3 |
$29.3 |
($90.7) |
($33.5) | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
4.2 |
4.2 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
25.6 |
2.3 |
29.3 |
(86.5) |
(29.3) | ||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
25.6 |
2.3 |
29.3 |
(86.5) |
(29.3) | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
(16.8) |
(16.8) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
25.6 |
2.3 |
29.3 |
(103.3) |
(46.1) | ||||||||||
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
11.9 |
11.9 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
67.8 |
67.8 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
22.5 |
22.5 | ||||||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(2.2) |
(2.2) | ||||||||||
Project income (loss) |
25.6 |
2.3 |
29.3 |
(3.3) |
53.9 | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(1.7) |
- |
(12.1) |
2.8 |
(11.0) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
21.9 |
19.7 |
18.5 |
0.2 |
60.3 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
5.4 |
- |
- |
- |
5.4 | ||||||||||
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
0.1 |
0.1 | ||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
51.2 |
22.0 |
35.7 |
(0.2) |
108.7 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9D – Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment and Consolidated (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 |
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Unaudited |
|||||||||||||||
Un-Allocated |
|||||||||||||||
East U.S. |
West U.S. |
Canada |
Corporate |
Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
$28.0 |
($4.0) |
$16.0 |
($7.8) |
$32.2 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
- |
- |
- |
4.6 |
4.6 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
- |
- |
(11.0) |
(11.0) | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
28.0 |
(4.0) |
16.0 |
(14.2) |
25.8 | ||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
21.1 |
21.1 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
28.0 |
(4.0) |
16.0 |
(35.3) |
4.7 | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
- |
- |
- |
(1.7) |
(1.7) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
28.0 |
(4.0) |
16.0 |
(37.0) |
3.0 | ||||||||||
Administration |
- |
- |
- |
16.0 |
16.0 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
- |
- |
- |
50.3 |
50.3 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
- |
- |
- |
(27.4) |
(27.4) | ||||||||||
Other income, net |
- |
- |
- |
(3.1) |
(3.1) | ||||||||||
Project income (loss) |
28.0 |
(4.0) |
16.0 |
(1.2) |
38.8 | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(0.4) |
- |
(5.5) |
0.8 |
(5.1) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
21.2 |
19.6 |
24.9 |
0.4 |
66.1 | ||||||||||
Interest, net |
4.9 |
- |
- |
- |
4.9 | ||||||||||
Other project expense |
- |
- |
- |
(2.2) |
(2.2) | ||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
53.7 |
15.6 |
35.4 |
(2.2) |
102.5 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 10A – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Three months ended June 30, 2016 |
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Unaudited |
|||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including |
Cash Distributions from Projects | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$12.2 |
($2.1) |
($2.4) |
($1.1) |
$2.6 |
$9.1 | |||||
Equity method |
8.7 |
- |
(0.4) |
(0.1) |
0.8 |
9.1 | |||||
Total |
20.9 |
(2.1) |
(2.8) |
(1.2) |
3.4 |
18.2 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
11.4 |
- |
- |
- |
(3.3) |
8.2 | |||||
Equity method |
3.1 |
- |
- |
- |
0.6 |
3.7 | |||||
Total |
14.5 |
- |
- |
- |
(2.7) |
11.9 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
10.9 |
- |
- |
(0.3) |
2.1 |
12.7 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
10.9 |
- |
- |
(0.3)- |
2.1 |
12.7 | |||||
Total consolidated |
34.5 |
(2.1) |
(2.4) |
(1.4)- |
1.4 |
30.0 | |||||
Total equity method |
11.8 |
- |
(0.5) |
- |
1.5 |
12.8 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.1) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
0.1 |
0.0 | |||||
Total |
46.2 |
(2.1) |
(2.8) |
(1.4) |
2.9 |
42.7 | |||||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 10B – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Three months ended June 30, 2015 |
|||||||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of long-term debt |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including changes in working capital |
Cash Distributions from Projects | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$17.4 |
($2.2) |
($1.8) |
($2.9) |
($2.1) |
$8.4 | |||||
Equity method |
9.7 |
(1.5) |
(0.7) |
(0.1) |
0.6 |
8.1 | |||||
Total |
27.0 |
(3.7) |
(2.5) |
(3.0) |
(1.5) |
16.4 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
2.6 |
- |
- |
- |
3.3 |
5.9 | |||||
Equity method |
3.0 |
- |
- |
- |
(0.5) |
2.5 | |||||
Total |
5.7 |
- |
- |
- |
2.8 |
8.5 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
11.6 |
(0.0) |
(0.0) |
(0.7) |
1.9 |
12.8 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
11.6 |
(0.0) |
(0.0) |
(0.7) |
1.9 |
12.8 | |||||
Total consolidated |
31.6 |
(2.2) |
(1.8) |
(3.6) |
3.1 |
27.1 | |||||
Total equity method |
12.7 |
(1.5) |
(0.7) |
(0.1) |
0.1 |
10.6 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.4) |
- |
- |
(0.1) |
0.4 |
(0.0) | |||||
Total |
43.9 |
(3.7) |
(2.5) |
(3.7) |
3.6 |
37.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 10C – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2016 |
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Unaudited |
|||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including |
Cash Distributions from Projects | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$31.6 |
($4.3) |
($2.9) |
$2.9 |
$3.7 |
$31.0 | |||||
Equity method |
19.5 |
- |
(0.9) |
(0.1) |
(4.7) |
13.9 | |||||
Total |
51.2 |
(4.3) |
(3.8) |
2.8 |
(0.9) |
44.9 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
15.6 |
- |
- |
- |
(2.0) |
13.6 | |||||
Equity method |
6.4 |
- |
- |
- |
0.5 |
6.9 | |||||
Total |
22.0 |
- |
- |
- |
(1.4) |
20.5 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
35.7 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(4.6) |
30.6 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
35.7 |
- |
- |
(0.6) |
(4.6) |
30.6 | |||||
Total consolidated |
83.0 |
(4.3) |
(2.9) |
2.3 |
(2.9) |
75.2 | |||||
Total equity method |
25.9 |
- |
(0.9) |
(0.1) |
(4.1) |
20.8 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.2) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
(0.1) |
- | |||||
Total |
108.7 |
(4.3) |
(3.8) |
2.5 |
(7.1) |
96.0 | |||||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 10D – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2015 |
|||||||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of long-term debt |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including changes in working capital |
Cash Distributions from Projects | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$32.6 |
($1.0) |
($3.7) |
($4.1) |
$0.8 |
$24.6 | |||||
Equity method |
21.1 |
(1.5) |
(1.3) |
(0.1) |
(1.4) |
16.7 | |||||
Total |
53.7 |
(2.5) |
(5.0) |
(4.2) |
(0.7) |
41.3 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
9.2 |
- |
- |
- |
0.9 |
10.1 | |||||
Equity method |
6.4 |
- |
- |
- |
0.2 |
6.6 | |||||
Total |
15.6 |
- |
- |
- |
1.1 |
16.7 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
35.3 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(0.8) |
2.3 |
36.7 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
35.4 |
(0.1) |
(0.0) |
(0.8) |
2.3 |
36.7 | |||||
Total consolidated |
77.2 |
(1.1) |
(3.7) |
(4.9) |
4.0 |
71.4 | |||||
Total equity method |
27.5 |
(1.5) |
(1.3) |
(0.1) |
(1.3) |
23.3 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(2.2) |
- |
- |
(0.1) |
2.2 |
- | |||||
Total |
102.5 |
(2.6) |
(5.0) |
(5.1) |
4.9 |
94.7 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 11 – Project Income by Project (for Selected Projects) |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | ||||
Accounting |
|||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||
Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$0.9 |
$0.9 |
$1.6 |
$1.6 | ||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
2.7 |
5.8 |
9.7 |
7.8 | ||
Morris |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
3.0 |
4.4 |
6.9 | ||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
(3.3) |
(0.5) |
(8.3) |
(4.8) | ||
Kenilworth |
Consolidated |
(0.9) |
(0.6) |
(1.0) |
0.4 | ||
Chambers |
Equity method |
- |
0.6 |
3.4 |
4.0 | ||
Orlando |
Equity method |
9.9 |
7.6 |
16.5 |
12.0 | ||
Selkirk |
Equity method |
(0.3) |
(0.1) |
(0.6) |
0.1 | ||
Total |
9.6 |
16.7 |
25.6 |
28.0 | |||
West U.S. |
|||||||
Manchief |
Consolidated |
0.5 |
(7.8) |
1.0 |
(6.8) | ||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
1.9 |
1.6 |
.5 |
1.4 | ||
North Island |
Consolidated |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.2 |
1.5 | ||
Naval Training Center |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.3 |
0.5 | ||
Oxnard |
Consolidated |
(0.4) |
(0.4) |
(2.1) |
(1.9) | ||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
- |
0.4 |
0.5 |
1.0 | ||
Koma Kulshan |
Equity method |
0.5 |
(0.1) |
0.8 |
0.3 | ||
Total |
4.6 |
(4.3) |
2.3 |
(4.0) | |||
Canada |
|||||||
Calstock |
Consolidated |
1.7 |
1.4 |
4.1 |
3.5 | ||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
2.3 |
0.8 |
5.9 |
4.7 | ||
Mamquam |
Consolidated |
3.6 |
1.6 |
5.8 |
2.8 | ||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
3.3 |
0.5 |
4.1 |
2.0 | ||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
2.7 |
1.1 |
6.8 |
5.1 | ||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
(0.2) |
(2.2) |
2.8 |
(2.0) | ||
Other (Tunis and Moresby Lake) |
Consolidated |
(0.5) |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
(0.1) | ||
Total |
12.9 |
2.8 |
29.3 |
16.0 | |||
Totals |
|||||||
Consolidated projects |
17.0 |
6.8 |
36.6 |
22.6 | |||
Equity method projects |
10.2 |
8.4 |
20.6 |
17.4 | |||
Un-allocated corporate |
(1.9) |
2.0 |
(3.3) |
(1.2) | |||
Total Project Income |
25.2 |
17.2 |
53.9 |
38.8 | |||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 12 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Project (for Selected Projects) (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||
Accounting |
2016 |
2015 |
2016 |
2015 | |||
East U.S. |
|||||||
Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$2.3 |
$2.4 |
$4.4 |
$4.5 | ||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
6.6 |
9.7 |
17.5 |
15.5 | ||
Morris |
Consolidated |
2.5 |
3.9 |
7.9 |
8.8 | ||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
1.1 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
2.2 | ||
Kenilworth |
Consolidated |
(0.3) |
0.0 |
0.2 |
1.6 | ||
Chambers |
Equity method |
2.8 |
3.5 |
8.9 |
9.7 | ||
Orlando |
Equity method |
6.2 |
6.2 |
11.2 |
11.3 | ||
Selkirk |
Equity method |
(0.3) |
(0.1) |
(0.6) |
0.1 | ||
Total |
20.9 |
27.0 |
51.2 |
53.7 | |||
West U.S. |
|||||||
Manchief |
Consolidated |
3.3 |
(5.1) |
6.6 |
(1.4) | ||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
3.4 |
3.2 |
3.7 |
4.6 | ||
North Island |
Consolidated |
2.6 |
2.5 |
3.4 |
3.7 | ||
Naval Training Center |
Consolidated |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.9 |
2.1 | ||
Oxnard |
Consolidated |
0.7 |
0.6 |
0.1 |
0.2 | ||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
2.5 |
2.9 |
5.5 |
6.0 | ||
Koma Kulshan |
Equity method |
0.6 |
0.1 |
0.9 |
0.4 | ||
Total |
14.5 |
5.7 |
22.0 |
15.6 | |||
Canada |
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Calstock |
Consolidated |
2.3 |
2.0 |
5.1 |
4.7 | ||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
(0.7) |
0.4 |
3.1 |
4.4 | ||
Mamquam |
Consolidated |
4.0 |
2.0 |
6.7 |
3.6 | ||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
3.8 |
4.0 |
9.6 |
9.8 | ||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
(0.2) |
0.7 |
4.0 |
4.8 | ||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
2.0 |
2.6 |
7.0 |
7.6 | ||
Other (Tunis and Moresby Lake) |
Consolidated |
(0.2) |
(0.1) |
0.3 |
0.4 | ||
Total |
10.9 |
11.6 |
35.7 |
35.4 | |||
Totals |
|||||||
Consolidated projects |
34.5 |
31.6 |
83.0 |
77.2 | |||
Equity method projects |
11.8 |
12.7 |
25.9 |
27.5 | |||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.1) |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
(2.2) | |||
Total Project Adjusted EBITDA |
46.2 |
43.9 |
108.7 |
102.5 | |||
Other project expense |
(0.1) |
(2.2) |
0.1 |
(2.2) | |||
Interest, net |
2.9 |
2.5 |
5.4 |
4.9 | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
30.4 |
33.3 |
60.3 |
66.1 | |||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(12.2) |
(6.9) |
(11.0) |
(5.1) | |||
Project income |
25.2 |
17.2 |
53.9 |
38.8 | |||
Other income, net |
0.3 |
(1.7) |
(2.2) |
(3.1) | |||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
2.6 |
4.8 |
22.5 |
(27.4) | |||
Interest, net |
51.2 |
24.6 |
67.8 |
50.3 | |||
Administration |
5.8 |
6.6 |
11.9 |
16.0 | |||
(Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
(34.7) |
(17.1) |
(46.1) |
(3.1) | |||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(18.4) |
2.9 |
(16.8) |
(1.7) | |||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations |
(16.3) |
(20.0) |
(29.3) |
4.7 | |||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
33.6 |
- |
21.1 | |||
Net (loss) income |
(16.3) |
13.6 |
(29.3) |
25.8 | |||
Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(3.4) |
- |
(11.0) | |||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a |
2.2 |
2.3 |
4.2 |
4.6 | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($18.5) |
$14.7 |
($33.5) |
$32.2 | |||
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today the final results of its previously announced substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") to purchase for cancellation up to US$65,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's issued and outstanding 5.75% Series C Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures maturing June 30, 2019 (the "Debentures"), which expired at 5:00 pm (Toronto time) on July 22, 2016.
An aggregate of US$62,713,000 principal amount of the Debentures was deposited under the Offer. The Company has taken up and accepted for purchase and cancellation all such deposited Debentures at a purchase price of US$965 in cash per US$1,000 principal amount of Debentures, plus a cash payment in respect of all accrued and unpaid interest. Payment to the depositary for such Debentures taken up and purchased by the Company under the Offer will be made promptly and in accordance with the terms of the Offer.
After giving effect to the purchase and cancellation of the Debentures deposited under the Offer, approximately US$42.6 million principal amount of the Series C Debentures will remain outstanding.
RBC Capital Markets is acting as dealer manager and financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Offer.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the timing of the take up and payment for the Debentures deposited under the Offer.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 after the market closes on the afternoon of Monday, August 8, 2016. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10088439 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 9, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced that the nominees listed in the management information circular and proxy statement for the 2016 annual and special meeting of shareholders were elected as directors of the Company. Detailed results of the votes by proxy for the election of directors held at the annual and special meeting of shareholders today in Toronto, Ontario are set out below.
Nominee |
Votes For |
% For |
Votes Withheld / Abstain |
% Withheld / Abstain |
Irving R. Gerstein |
38,889,433 |
95.14% |
1,986,275 |
4.86% |
R. Foster Duncan |
39,195,405 |
95.89% |
1,680,304 |
4.11% |
Kevin T. Howell |
39,729,262 |
97.20% |
1,146,446 |
2.80% |
Holli C. Ladhani |
39,295,574 |
96.13% |
1,580,135 |
3.87% |
Gilbert S. Palter |
39,371,017 |
96.32% |
1,504,691 |
3.68% |
Teresa M. Ressel |
39,131,973 |
95.73% |
1,743,736 |
4.27% |
James J. Moore, Jr. |
39,580,572 |
96.83% |
1,295,136 |
3.17% |
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") pursuant to which the Company will offer to purchase for cancellation up to US$65 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's issued and outstanding 5.75% Series C Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures maturing June 30, 2019 (the "Debentures").
The purchase price under the Offer is US$965 in cash per US$1,000 principal amount of Debentures. Holders of Debentures (each, a "Debentureholder") who tender and do not withdraw their Debentures under the Offer will receive a cash payment in respect of all accrued and unpaid interest on such debentures up to, but excluding, the date they are taken up by the Company pursuant to the Offer.
The Debentures are listed and posted for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the symbol "ATP.DB.U". On June 15, 2016, the last full trading day prior to the announcement by the Company of the approval of the Offer by its directors, the closing price per Debenture on the TSX was US$928. As of June 15, 2016, there was US$105.3 million principal amount of Debentures issued and outstanding.
Certain institutional Debentureholders have agreed, pursuant to lock-up agreements with the Company dated June 16, 2016, to tender an aggregate of approximately US$29.7 million principal amount of Debentures held by them to the Offer.
If the principal amount of the Debentures tendered and not withdrawn under the Offer exceeds in the aggregate US$65 million (or such larger principal amount as determined by the Company), such debentures to be purchased by the Company will be subject to pro-ration.
The Company will fund any purchases of Debentures pursuant to the Offer from available cash on hand. Management of the Company believes that repurchases of the Debentures will create value for the Company's shareholders by reducing the Company's cash interest payments, de-levering its balance sheet and improving its debt maturity profile.
The Offer is not conditional upon any minimum number of Debentures being deposited, but is subject to various other conditions as detailed in the formal offer to purchase, issuer bid circular and the related letter of transmittal, containing the terms and conditions of the Offer and instructions for depositing such debentures (the "Offer Documents"). The Offer Documents will be mailed to registered Debentureholders on June 17, 2016 and will be filed with the applicable securities regulators and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Alexander Capital Group Inc. ("Alexander Capital") was engaged by the Company as the independent valuator to prepare a formal valuation of the Debentures in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws (the "Valuation"). The Valuation contains Alexander Capital's opinion that, based on the scope of its review and subject to the assumptions, qualifications and limitations provided therein, as of June 15, 2016, the fair market value of the Debentures falls within the range of US$930 to US$970 per US$1,000 principal amount of Debentures. A copy of the Valuation will be attached to the Offer Documents.
The Offer will commence on June 17, 2016 and expire at 5:00 pm (Toronto time) on July 22, 2016 (the "Expiration Date"), unless extended, varied or withdrawn by the Company.
In accordance with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws, the Company will suspend purchases of the Debentures pursuant to its current normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") commenced on December 29, 2015 until after the Expiration Date or date of termination of the Offer. As of June 16, 2016, the Company had purchased an aggregate principal amount of US$24.7 million of the Debentures under the current NCIB and its previous NCIB, which expired in November 2015.
Kingsdale Shareholder Services ("Kingsdale") has been engaged by the Company to act as Information Agent for the Offer. Debentureholders who have questions with respect to the Offer, or require any assistance with respect to the Offer, including how to tender Debentures pursuant to the Offer, may contact Kingsdale by telephone at 1-888-518-1554 (toll-free in North America) or at 416-867-2272 (collect call outside North America) or by email at: contactus@kingsdaleshareholder.com.
RBC Capital Markets is acting as dealer manager ("Dealer Manager") and financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Offer.
None of Atlantic Power, its directors, the Dealer Manager, Kingsdale, or Computershare Trust Company of Canada, the depositary for the Offer, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation to any Debentureholder as to whether to deposit or refrain from depositing all or any portion of their Debentures under the Offer. Debentureholders must make their own decisions as to whether to deposit or refrain from depositing their Debentures, and, if deposited, the amount of such debentures to deposit. Debentureholders are strongly urged to review and evaluate carefully all information in the Offer Documents, to consult their own financial, tax and legal advisors, and to make their own decisions as to whether to deposit Debentures to the Offer and, if so, what principal amount of such debentures to deposit. Debentureholders should carefully consider the income tax consequences of accepting the Offer and depositing Debentures to the Offer.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the TSX under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of the Company's financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business plan, including the objective of enhancing the value of its existing assets through optimization investments and commercial activities, de-levering its balance sheet to improve its cost of capital and ability to compete for new investments, and utilizing its core competencies to create proprietary investment opportunities, and the Company's ability to raise additional capital for growth and/or debt reduction, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
Important Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. In connection with the proposed transaction, Atlantic Power will file with the SEC a Tender Offer Statement under Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Tender Offer Statement"). This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for such filings or any other document that Atlantic Power may file with the SEC in connection with the Offer. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Tender Offer Statement and its exhibits regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available, because it will contain important information that you should consider before making any decision regarding the Offer. You may obtain a free copy of the Tender Offer Statement and its exhibits and other related documents filed by Atlantic Power with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, or from Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com, or from the depositary, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, at 1-800-564-6253 (toll-free in North America) or at 1-514-982-7555 (collect call outside North America) or by e-mail at: corporateactions@computershare.com.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.290000 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2016.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.68%, which will be payable September 30, 2016.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on May 31, 2016 to be 4.68%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.50%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation holds, directly or indirectly, Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia and the United States.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today released its results for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
Q1 2016 Financial Results
Completed Significant Refinancing
Revised 2016 Guidance
Other Recent Developments
"Our recent refinancing transaction has significant benefits for the Company, despite being done at a higher interest rate due to difficult market conditions," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "After redeeming our 2017 convertible debentures next month, we will have no corporate debt maturities prior to 2019. We also were able to extend the maturity dates of the new revolver and term loan to 2021 and 2023, respectively. As a result, our maturity profile has been considerably reshaped."
Mr. Moore continued, "Although the sweep provision of the new term loan is likely to result in a higher allocation of our cash flows to debt repayment, this is consistent with our commitment to further deleveraging. We now have strong liquidity with $105 million available from the refinancing after redemption of our 2017 maturities, a more flexible $200 million corporate revolver and strong operating cash flow benefiting from the 50% reductions in interest expense and overhead costs that we have achieved since 2013."
"Our focus this year will be on increasing our intrinsic value per share by further reducing debt, optimizing and investing in our plants, and working to extend power purchase agreements where economically feasible," said Mr. Moore. "With the completion of the refinancing, we are now in a stronger position to add to intrinsic value by growing externally and repurchasing our debt and equity securities."
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, are not recognized measures under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please see "Regulation G Disclosures" on page 14 of this news release for an explanation and the GAAP reconciliation of "Project Adjusted EBITDA", "Cash Distributions from Projects", "Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flow" as used in this news release. The Company has not reconciled non-GAAP financial measures relating to individual projects or the projects in discontinued operations to the directly comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on an individual project basis. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts.
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Table 1 – Selected Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended March 31 | |||||||
2016 |
2015 | ||||||
Financial Results(1) |
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Project revenue |
$106.4 |
$111.3 | |||||
Project income |
28.7 |
21.5 | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
62.5 |
58.6 | |||||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
55.7 |
56.9 | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
29.4 |
35.1 | |||||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
37.3 |
31.3 | |||||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (after debt repayments) |
11.8 |
3.9 | |||||
Operating Results (1) |
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Aggregate power generation (thousands of Net MWh) |
1,587.0 |
1,520.0 | |||||
Weighted average availability |
96.6% |
97.5% | |||||
Results of discontinued operations |
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Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$- |
$13.3 | |||||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
- |
7.3 | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
- |
10.8 | |||||
(1) Canadian Hills, Meadow Creek, Goshen North, Idaho Wind and Rockland (the "Wind Projects") were sold in June 2015 and are designated as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The results of discontinued operations are excluded from Project revenue, Project income, Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow as presented in Table 1. The results for discontinued operations have also been excluded from the aggregate power generation and weighted average availability statistics shown in Table 1. Under GAAP, the cash flows attributable to the Wind Projects are included in cash flows from operating activities as shown on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. | |||||||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to Tables 8 and 10-11 for reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. |
Operating Results
The discussion of operating results excludes the Wind Projects, which were sold in June 2015 and are included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Project availability was 96.6% in the first quarter of 2016, a slight decrease from 97.5% in the year-ago period. Decreased availability at the Naval plants, which underwent maintenance outages and an outage requested by SDG&E for Naval Training Center, was partially offset by higher availability at Mamquam and Piedmont, both of which had a scheduled maintenance outage in 2015.
Generation increased 4.4% in the first quarter of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to Frederickson, which had increased dispatch due to stronger demand and lower fuel gas pricing as compared to 2015, and Curtis Palmer and Mamquam, which experienced higher water flows. These increases were partially offset by decreases at Manchief, due to reduced dispatch, and the Naval plants, due to lower availability.
Financial Results
Table 2 provides a breakdown of Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. The Company's Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are included in results of discontinued operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015. Results for project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA exclude discontinued operations. Accordingly, results of the Wind Projects are not included in Project income or Project Adjusted EBITDA for the 2015 period shown in Table 2.
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Table 2 – Segment Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended March 31 | ||||||
2016 |
2015 | |||||
Project income (loss) |
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East U.S. |
$16.1 |
$10.9 | ||||
West U.S. |
(2.4) |
0.3 | ||||
Canada |
16.4 |
13.0 | ||||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(1.4) |
(2.7) | ||||
Total |
28.7 |
21.5 | ||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
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East U.S. |
$30.3 |
$26.7 | ||||
West U.S. |
7.5 |
10.0 | ||||
Canada |
24.8 |
23.7 | ||||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(0.1) |
(1.8) | ||||
Total |
62.5 |
58.6 | ||||
The results of the Wind Projects are included in discontinued operations and are excluded from Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA as presented in Table 2. | ||||||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to Tables 8 and 10-11 for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to a GAAP measure. The Company has not reconciled this non-GAAP financial measure relating to individual project segments to the directly comparable GAAP measure due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on a segment basis. |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Project income (loss) is a GAAP measure that can fluctuate significantly due to non-cash adjustments to "mark-to-market" the fair value of derivatives. Non-cash goodwill impairment charges and gains or losses on the sale of assets are included in project income and can also affect year-over-year comparisons. None of these items are included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
In the first quarter of 2016, the Company reported project income of $28.7 million as compared to project income of $21.5 million in the year-ago period. The $7.2 million increase was driven primarily by Curtis Palmer and Mamquam due to higher water flows and Williams Lake due to lower depreciation, partially offset by currency translation impact and other factors.
Project Adjusted EBITDA includes the proportional share of Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Company's equity method projects. Project Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Table 8 of this press release provides a reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income.
Project Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.9 million to $62.5 million in the first quarter of 2016 from $58.6 million in the first quarter of 2015. The most significant driver of higher EBITDA was higher water flows at Curtis Palmer and Mamquam. In addition, the Un-allocated Corporate segment improved by $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2016 from the year-ago period, primarily due to lower development and related expenses. These positive factors were partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA at Naval Station, which had a maintenance outage in the current period that did not occur in the prior period, and Kenilworth, which experienced softer PJM pricing in the current period. Currency had an approximate $(2.6) million impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA, with an average exchange rate for the Canadian to U.S. dollar of 1.37 in the first quarter of 2016 versus 1.24 for the year-ago period. However, from an overall cash standpoint, that impact was partially offset by the benefit of the stronger U.S. dollar on the Company's Canadian-denominated interest and dividend payments.
Corporate-level G&A expense (shown as "Administration" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations) decreased $3.3 million to $6.1 million in the first quarter of 2016 from $9.4 million a year ago. The improvement was due primarily to $3.9 million of severance expenses recorded in the year-ago period.
Cash Flow Metrics
Cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) of $29.4 million in the first quarter of 2016 decreased $5.7 million from $35.1 million in the first quarter of 2015. The decrease was primarily attributable to the loss of operating cash flows from the Wind Projects, which contributed $10.8 million in the year-ago period. This decrease was partially offset by higher Project Adjusted EBITDA, lower interest and corporate G&A expenses and other factors.
Cash Distributions from Projects and the adjusted cash flow metrics discussed below, all of which are non-GAAP measures, exclude cash flows from projects classified as discontinued operations. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, which excludes discontinued operations, changes in working capital, severance, restructuring charges, acquisition and disposition expenses and debt prepayment and redemption costs, is a measure of the cash flow available to the Company to make principal repayments on its debt (primarily through amortization and the cash sweep under the term loan), invest in its fleet through required or discretionary capital expenditures, and make dividend payments to preferred shareholders. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is after debt repayment or amortization, capital expenditures and preferred dividends, but is before any discretionary uses of cash flow, including repurchases of debt and equity securities, external growth investments or additional internal capex projects. Table 10 on page 16 of this press release provides a reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP cash flow metrics to cash flows from operating activities. Prior to 2016, the Company had presented another non-GAAP cash flow metric, Free Cash Flow, which was used primarily to evaluate the Company's ability to generate cash flow available for the payment of common dividends. The Company has discontinued use of that metric with the elimination of its common dividend in February 2016.
Cash Distributions from Projects decreased $1.2 million to $55.7 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $56.9 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to Chambers, which under the new project debt agreement in 2014 resulted in a nine-month distribution in January 2015 versus a six-month distribution in January 2016; Williams Lake due to a true-up payment to BC Hydro, and a number of other factors across multiple plants. This net decrease was partially offset by a construction cost reimbursement at Morris and an increase at Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows.
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities increased $6.0 million to $37.3 million in the first quarter of 2016 from $31.3 million in the year-ago period, primarily because of higher Project Adjusted EBITDA, lower cash interest payments and lower corporate G&A expense.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow increased to $11.8 million in the first quarter of 2016 from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2015. The $7.9 million increase was primarily attributable to higher Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and a reimbursement for a customer-owned construction project at Morris, which benefited cash flow by $4.7 million. These positive factors were partially offset by higher term loan facility repayments of $25.3 million versus $21.3 million in the year-ago period. Total principal repayments were $27.5 million versus $23.8 million in 2015. (The Company also made discretionary debt repurchases in both the 2016 and 2015 periods, but these are not included in Adjusted Free Cash Flow.)
Results of Discontinued Operations
The Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are a component of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015. For the first quarter of 2015, the Wind projects had Project Adjusted EBITDA of $13.3 million and Cash provided by operating activities of $10.8 million.
Liquidity
As shown in Table 3, the Company's liquidity at March 31, 2016 was $178 million, including $64 million of unrestricted cash. The total was virtually unchanged from the December 31, 2015 level, although the cash balance was lower primarily due to repurchases of convertible debentures and common shares during the quarter. The reduction in cash was offset by a reduction in required letters of credit following an upgrade of the Company's credit rating in February.
In April the Company completed a refinancing of its term loan and revolving credit facilities. Pro forma for that transaction, as described in Table 3, the Company's liquidity at March 31, 2016 was $263.5 million.
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Table 3 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
Pro Forma(1) | |||||
December 31, 2015 |
March 31, 2016 |
March 31, 2016 | ||||
Revolver capacity |
$210.0 |
$210.0 |
$200.0 | |||
Letters of credit outstanding |
(104.0) |
(96.3) |
(105.8) | |||
Unused borrowing capacity |
106.0 |
113.7 |
94.2 | |||
Unrestricted cash |
72.4 |
64.3 |
169.3 | |||
Total Liquidity |
$178.4 |
$178.0 |
$263.5 | |||
(1) Pro forma for the April 2016 refinancing of the Company's term loan and revolver, as follows: | ||||||
a) New revolver capacity $200 million versus previous revolver $210 million. | ||||||
b) Increased letters of credit associated with debt service reserve under new term loan. | ||||||
c) Net cash proceeds after debt redemption and fees of approximately $105 million. | ||||||
Note: Liquidity numbers presented do not include restricted cash of $10.0 million at March 31, 2016 and $15.2 million at December 31, 2015. | ||||||
Other Financial Updates
NCIB
In the first quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased $18.8 million principal amount of convertible debentures under the NCIB. It also repurchased approximately 528,000 common shares during the quarter, bringing the total since the NCIB was implemented in December to approximately 575,000 shares, at a total cost of approximately $1.1 million. These share repurchases were previously reported in the Company's March 7, 2016 press release.
Debt Reduction
During the first quarter of 2016, the Company amortized $25.3 million of the APLP term loan and $2.2 million of project-level debt. As discussed previously, it also repurchased $18.8 million principal amount of convertible debentures under the NCIB. Total debt reduction during the quarter was thus approximately $46.3 million.
Refinancing of Term Loan and Revolver
In April 2016, the Company closed a new $700 million senior secured term loan and $200 million revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the term loan were used to redeem the existing $447.9 million term loan and to redeem the Company's 2017 convertible debentures. Net proceeds after transaction costs and debt repayment were approximately $105 million, which are available to the Company for any corporate purpose, including repurchases of convertible debentures maturing in 2019 and repurchase of preferred and common equity. Cash expenses associated with the transaction totaling approximately $14.4 million will be recorded in the second quarter as deferred financing costs and amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan. In addition, in April the Company recorded non-cash writeoffs of deferred financing costs of $30 million associated with the previous term loan and $1.3 million associated with the 2017 convertible debentures.
Following the redemption of the 2017 convertible debentures, the Company has no corporate debt maturities prior to June 2019. The reshaping of the Company's maturity profile is further improved by the later maturity dates for the new term loan (2023 versus 2021 previously) and the new revolver (2021 versus 2018 previously).
The new term loan carried an original issue discount of 3%. The interest rate on the loan is the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus 5.00%. The previous term loan was issued at a 1% discount and a spread of 3.75%. The new term loan is subject to mandatory 1% annual amortization and mandatory prepayment via the greater of a 50% cash sweep or such other amount that is required to achieve a targeted declining debt balance specified in the credit agreement for each quarter through the maturity date of the loan.
Although initially the transaction will result in a higher debt balance, debt reduction is expected to occur over time through amortization and additional discretionary debt repurchases, consistent with the Company's commitment to additional delevering. The new revolver provides the Company additional flexibility with respect to financing growth and retiring debt securities.
Redemption of 2017 Convertible Debentures
On April 13, 2016, the Company called for redemption at par plus accrued interest its outstanding Cdn$67.2 million Series A Convertible Debentures and its Cdn$75.8 million Series B Convertible Debentures. The date of redemption is May 13, 2016. The redemption will be funded with US$111.8 million of proceeds from the term loan refinancing.
Operations and Capex Updates
Optimization Investments
The Company continues to expect to make approximately $4 million of optimization-related investments in its projects in 2016, with the majority of those for upgrades to a boiler and two gas turbines at Morris and a spillway upgrade project at Curtis Palmer.
The Company also continues to expect to realize a cash flow benefit of approximately $10 million in 2016 from investments made in 2013 through 2015 totaling $22 million. The 2015 contribution from these investments was approximately $6 million.
Maintenance and Capex
The Company now expects to have capital expenditures of approximately $14 million in 2016 versus its previous expectation of $16 to $19 million. The reduction is primarily attributable to a deferral of the Tunis repowering to 2017; previously, the Company had anticipated making initial outlays for the project in 2016. In addition, the previous range had allowed for an additional optimization project that is now less likely to be undertaken in 2016. The 2016 capex forecast of $14 million includes $6 million for initial outlays for a new fuel shredder at Williams Lake. Timing of this investment is subject to receipt of an amended air permit and an extension of the existing contract with BC Hydro. Delays in receiving either could result in the expenditures being deferred into 2017. The Company expects to provide an update later in the year. In addition to the $14 million of capital expenditures, the Company expects to incur maintenance expense in 2016 of approximately $46 million.
2016 Guidance |
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Table 4 – FY 2016 Guidance |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Initial |
Revised | |
FY 2016 |
FY 2016 | |
Guidance |
Guidance | |
(3/7/16) |
(5/5/16) | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$200 - $220 |
$200 - $220 |
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities (1) |
$110 - $130 |
$95 - $115 |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (after debt repayment) (2) |
$20 - $40 |
$(20) - $0 |
(1) Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is used to evaluate cash flows from operating activities without the effects of changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expenses, severance and restructuring charges, debt prepayment and redemption costs and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. The intent is to reflect normal operations and remove items that are not reflective of the long-term operations of the business. | ||
(2) Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities less project-level debt repayments and amortization of the term loan; capex; and distributions to noncontrolling interests, including preferred share dividends. | ||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts. |
Table 4 shows the Company's full-year 2016 guidance, as initially provided on March 7, 2016 and as revised on May 5, 2016 for the impact of the April 2016 refinancing of the term loan and revolver, repayment of the 2017 convertible debentures and anticipated use of a significant portion of the remaining net proceeds.
Previously, the Company had provided Project Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Atlantic Power Limited Partnership (APLP) on a standalone basis. With the completion of the refinancing in April 2016, the term loan at APLP has been repaid. The new term loan is at an intermediate holding company, APLP Holdings, and all but one of the Company's projects has been included in the collateral package. For that reason the Company is no longer providing standalone guidance for APLP.
Other Recent Developments
Share Purchases by Insiders
In the first quarter of 2016, one senior executive and two directors of the Company purchased a total of approximately 189,000 common shares of the Company at an average price of US$2.20 per share. Including those made in 2015, purchases by management and directors total approximately 1.24 million common shares. The average purchase price for these purchases was US$2.29 per share. There have been no sales of shares by officers or directors this year, other than those sold automatically for tax withholding purposes upon vesting under the Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Shareholder Litigation
On April 19, 2016, the Superior Court of Quebec authorized the discontinuance of the proposed class action suit in Quebec. There were no payments required by the Company. This follows the dismissal of the other two proposed securities class actions in the United States in November 2015 and in Ontario in December 2015, neither of which required any payments by the Company.
Supplementary Financial Information
For further information, attached to this news release is a summary of Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Table 8) with a reconciliation to project income (loss); a bridge from Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Tables 9A and 9B); reconciliations of Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow to cash flows from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Table 10); and a summary of Project Adjusted EBITDA by project for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Table 11).
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET. An accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10083861 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 5, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of certain financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
*********************************************************************************************************************************Cautionary Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business plan, including the objective of enhancing the value of its existing assets through optimization investments and commercial activities, delevering its balance sheet to improve its cost of capital and ability to compete for new investments, and utilizing its core competencies to create proprietary investment opportunities, and the Company's ability to raise additional capital for growth and/or debt reduction, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
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Table 5 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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(Unaudited) |
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March 31, |
December 31, | |
2016 |
2015 | |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$64.3 |
$72.4 |
Restricted cash |
10.0 |
15.2 |
Accounts receivable |
40.0 |
39.6 |
Inventory |
0.2 |
- |
Prepayments and other current assets |
14.1 |
16.9 |
Assets held for sale |
8.7 |
8.3 |
Income taxes receivable |
3.2 |
3.5 |
Other current assets |
2.6 |
4.4 |
Total current assets |
143.1 |
160.3 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
777.8 |
777.7 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
292.6 |
286.2 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
299.9 |
308.9 |
Goodwill |
134.5 |
134.5 |
Derivative instruments asset |
0.4 |
0.3 |
Other assets |
11.7 |
6.7 |
Total assets |
$1,660.0 |
$1,674.6 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$4.1 |
$6.9 |
Accrued interest |
6.8 |
1.6 |
Other accrued liabilities |
25.3 |
28.8 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
15.7 |
15.8 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
35.5 |
36.7 |
Other current liabilities |
1.7 |
2.5 |
Total current liabilities |
89.1 |
92.3 |
Long-term debt |
666.9 |
682.7 |
Convertible debentures |
271.4 |
277.7 |
Derivative instruments liability |
26.5 |
20.8 |
Deferred income taxes |
85.5 |
85.7 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
27.4 |
27.0 |
Other long-term liabilities |
55.0 |
53.2 |
Total liabilities |
$1,221.8 |
$1,239.4 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 122,083,528 and 122,153,082 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
1,290.2 |
1,290.6 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(121.2) |
(139.3) |
Retained deficit |
(952.1) |
(937.4) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
216.9 |
213.9 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 |
Total equity |
438.2 |
435.2 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,660.0 |
$1,674.6 |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended | |||||||
2016 |
2015 | ||||||
Project revenue: |
|||||||
Energy sales |
$52.5 |
$54.0 | |||||
Energy capacity revenue |
31.9 |
33.5 | |||||
Other |
22.0 |
23.8 | |||||
106.4 |
111.3 | ||||||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
38.9 |
46.2 | |||||
Operations and maintenance |
21.2 |
21.5 | |||||
Development |
- |
1.1 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization |
24.8 |
28.0 | |||||
84.9 |
96.8 | ||||||
Project other income (expense): |
|||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(1.2) |
(1.7) | |||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
10.7 |
10.8 | |||||
Interest expense, net |
(2.1) |
(2.1) | |||||
Other income (expense), net |
(0.2) |
- | |||||
7.2 |
7.0 | ||||||
Project income (loss) |
28.7 |
21.5 | |||||
Administrative and other expenses (income): |
|||||||
Administration |
6.1 |
9.4 | |||||
Interest, net |
16.6 |
25.7 | |||||
Foreign exchange gain |
19.8 |
(32.2) | |||||
Other income, net |
(2.5) |
(1.4) | |||||
40.0 |
1.5 | ||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes |
(11.3) |
20.0 | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
1.6 |
(4.6) | |||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
(12.9) |
24.6 | |||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) |
- |
(12.3) | |||||
Net income (loss) |
(12.9) |
12.3 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(7.5) | |||||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
2.0 |
2.3 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($14.9) |
$17.5 | |||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.12) |
$0.17 | |||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
- |
($0.03) | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.12) |
$0.14 | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
121.9 |
121.5 | |||||
Diluted |
121.9 |
122.4 | |||||
Dividends paid per common share: |
$- |
$0.02 | |||||
(1) Includes contributions from the Wind Projects, which are components of discontinued operations. | |||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||
Unaudited |
||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
2016 |
2015 | |||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net Income (loss) |
$(12.9) |
$12.3 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
24.8 |
38.1 | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
(2.5) |
(1.4) | ||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
0.2 |
- | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
0.6 |
0.4 | ||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(10.7) |
(9.9) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
4.3 |
7.2 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
20.1 |
(32.8) | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
1.2 |
9.0 | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
0.1 |
(3.9) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
(0.5) |
6.0 | ||
Inventory |
2.8 |
3.6 | ||
Prepayments, refundable income taxes and other assets |
(10.4) |
4.3 | ||
Accounts payable |
1.4 |
(5.5) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
10.9 |
7.7 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
29.4 |
35.1 | ||
Cash provided by investing activities: |
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Capitalized development costs |
5.2 |
9.7 | ||
Reimbursement of construction cost |
- |
(0.8) | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
4.7 |
- | ||
Change in restricted cash |
(0.7) |
(1.3) | ||
Cash provided by investing activities |
9.2 |
7.6 | ||
Cash used in financing activities: |
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Common share repurchases |
(0.9) |
- | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(27.5) |
(32.8) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(16.3) |
(5.7) | ||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
- |
(2.9) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(2.7) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(2.0) |
(2.3) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
(46.7) |
(46.4) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(8.1) |
(3.7) | ||
Less cash at discontinued operations |
- |
(6.2) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period at discontinued operations |
- |
3.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
72.4 |
106.1 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$64.3 |
$100.1 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$8.9 |
$11.7 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$0.9 |
$0.4 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$1.0 |
- |
Regulation G Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to project income (loss) is provided in Table 8 below. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this measure in a manner that is different from other companies.
Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not measures recognized under GAAP and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is used to evaluate cash flows from operating activities without the effects of changes in working capital balances, debt prepayment and redemption costs, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expenses, severance and restructuring charges, and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. The intent is to reflect normal operations and remove items that are not reflective of the long-term operations of the business. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities less project-level debt repayments and amortization of the term loan; capex; and distributions to noncontrolling interest, including preferred dividends.
A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects is provided in Tables 9A and 9B on page 15. Reconciliations of Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities to cash flows from operating activities are provided in Table 10 on page 16 of this release. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate these measures in a manner that is different from other companies.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 8 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||||
Three months ended March 31 | |||||||||
2016 |
2015 | ||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment |
|||||||||
East U.S. |
$30.3 |
$26.7 | |||||||
West U.S. |
7.5 |
10.0 | |||||||
Canada |
24.8 |
23.7 | |||||||
Un-allocated Corporate |
(0.1) |
(1.8) | |||||||
Total |
$62.5 |
$58.6 | |||||||
Reconciliation to project income |
|||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$29.9 |
$32.9 | |||||||
Interest expense, net |
2.5 |
2.5 | |||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
1.2 |
1.7 | |||||||
Other (income) expense |
0.2 |
- | |||||||
Project income (loss) |
$28.7 |
$21.5 | |||||||
Notes: Table 8 excludes the Wind Projects, which comprise the entirety of the former Wind segment. The Wind Projects are designated as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015. | |||||||||
Table 8 presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to a similar measure presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||
Table 9A – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2016 | |||||||||||
Unaudited | |||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of long-term debt |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including |
Cash | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$19.4 |
($0.6) |
($1.9) |
$4.0 |
$3.2 |
$24.1 | |||||
Equity method |
10.9 |
(1.5) |
(0.6) |
(0.0) |
(3.5) |
5.2 | |||||
Total |
30.3 |
(2.1) |
(2.5) |
4.0 |
(0.3) |
29.3 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
4.2 |
- |
- |
- |
1.3 |
5.4 | |||||
Equity method |
3.3 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
(0.6) |
2.7 | |||||
Total |
7.5 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
0.6 |
8.1 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
24.8 |
- |
(0.0) |
(0.3) |
(6.3) |
18.2 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
24.8 |
- |
(0.0) |
(0.3) |
(6.3) |
18.2 | |||||
Total consolidated |
48.4 |
(0.6) |
(1.9) |
3.7 |
(1.8) |
47.8 | |||||
Total equity method |
14.2 |
(1.5) |
(0.6) |
(0.0) |
(4.2) |
7.9 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.1) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
(0.2) |
0.0 | |||||
Total |
$62.5 |
($2.1) |
($2.5) |
$4.0 |
($6.1) |
$55.7 | |||||
Note: Table 9A presents Cash Distributions from Projects and Project Adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. | |||||||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation | |||||||||||
Table 9B – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) | |||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
Unaudited | |||||||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of long-term debt |
Interest expense, net |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including changes in working capital |
Cash Distributions from Projects | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$15.2 |
($1.0) |
($1.9) |
($1.2) |
$5.2 |
$16.4 | |||||
Equity method |
11.5 |
(1.5) |
(0.7) |
(0.3) |
(0.4) |
8.5 | |||||
Total |
26.7 |
(2.5) |
(2.5) |
(1.5) |
4.7 |
24.9 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
6.6 |
- |
- |
- |
(2.4) |
4.2 | |||||
Equity method |
3.4 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
0.7 |
4.0 | |||||
Total |
10.0 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
(1.7) |
8.2 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
23.7 |
- |
(0.0) |
(0.1) |
0.1 |
23.7 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
23.7 |
- |
(0.0) |
(0.1) |
0.1 |
23.8 | |||||
Total consolidated |
45.5 |
(1.0) |
(1.9) |
(1.3) |
2.9 |
44.2 | |||||
Total equity method |
14.9 |
(1.5) |
(0.7) |
(0.4) |
0.2 |
12.6 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(1.8) |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
1.9 |
0.1 | |||||
Total |
$58.6 |
($2.5) |
($2.5) |
($1.7) |
$5.0 |
$56.9 | |||||
Note: Table 9B presents Cash Distributions from Projects and Project Adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||
Table 10 – Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 | ||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
Three months ended |
Three months ended | |||||||
March 31, 2016 |
March 31, 2015 | |||||||
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total |
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total |
|||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$62.5 |
$- |
$62.5 |
$58.6 |
$13.3 |
$71.9 |
||
Adjustment for equity method projects (1) |
(9.9) |
- |
(9.9) |
(9.9) |
(1.4) |
(11.3) |
||
Corporate G&A expense |
(6.1) |
- |
(6.1) |
(9.4) |
- |
(9.4) |
||
Cash interest payments |
(8.9) |
- |
(8.9) |
(11.4) |
(1.5) |
(12.9) |
||
Cash taxes |
(0.9) |
- |
(0.9) |
(0.4) |
- |
(0.4) |
||
Other, including changes in working capital |
(7.3) |
- |
(7.3) |
(3.2) |
0.4 |
(2.8) |
||
Cash provided by operating activities |
$29.4 |
$- |
$29.4 |
$24.3 |
$10.8 |
$35.1 |
||
Add back "Other, including changes in working capital" from above |
7.3 |
- |
7.3 |
3.2 |
(0.4) |
2.8 |
||
Severance charges |
0.1 |
- |
0.1 |
2.9 |
- |
2.9 |
||
Restructuring and other charges |
0.5 |
- |
0.5 |
0.9 |
- |
0.9 |
||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
$37.3 |
$- |
$37.3 |
$31.3 |
$10.4 |
$41.7 |
||
Term loan facility repayments (2) |
(25.3) |
- |
(25.3) |
(21.3) |
- |
(21.3) |
||
Project-level debt repayments |
(2.2) |
- |
(2.2) |
(2.5) |
- |
(2.5) | ||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
(0.7) |
- |
(0.7) |
(1.3) |
- |
(1.3) |
||
Reimbursement of construction costs (3) |
4.7 |
- |
4.7 |
- |
- |
- |
||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2.7) |
(2.7) |
||
Dividends on preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(2.0) |
- |
(2.0) |
(2.3) |
- |
(2.3) |
||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$11.8 |
$- |
$11.8 |
$3.9 |
$7.7 |
$11.6 |
||
Additional GAAP cash flow measures: |
||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities |
9.2 |
- |
9.2 |
9.8 |
(2.2) |
7.6 |
||
Cash flows from financing activities |
(46.7) |
- |
(46.7) |
(37.1) |
(9.3) |
(46.4) |
||
(1) Represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distributions from equity method projects. | ||||||||
(2) Includes 1% mandatory annual amortization and 50% excess cash flow repayments by APLP. | ||||||||
(3) For a customer-owned construction project at Morris received in the first quarter of 2016. The remainder of the $6 million cash reimbursement is included in Project Adjusted EBITDA. | ||||||||
(4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests primarily include distributions, if any, to the tax equity investors at Canadian Hills and to the other 50% owner of Rockland. These projects were sold in June 2015. | ||||||||
Note: This table presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 11 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Project (for Selected Projects) |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2016 |
2015 | ||||||
East U.S. |
Accounting |
||||||
Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$2.1 |
$2.2 | ||||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
10.9 |
5.8 | ||||
Morris |
Consolidated |
5.4 |
4.8 | ||||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
0.8 | ||||
Kenilworth |
Consolidated |
0.5 |
1.6 | ||||
Chambers |
Equity method |
6.1 |
6.2 | ||||
Orlando |
Equity method |
5.1 |
5.1 | ||||
Selkirk |
Equity method |
(0.3) |
0.2 | ||||
Total |
30.3 |
26.7 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||
Manchief |
Consolidated |
3.3 |
3.7 | ||||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
0.3 |
1.4 | ||||
North Island |
Consolidated |
0.7 |
1.2 | ||||
Naval Training Center |
Consolidated |
0.6 |
0.7 | ||||
Oxnard |
Consolidated |
(0.7) |
(0.4) | ||||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
3.0 |
3.1 | ||||
Koma Kulshan |
Equity method |
0.3 |
0.3 | ||||
Total |
7.5 |
10.0 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||
Calstock |
Consolidated |
2.8 |
2.7 | ||||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
3.8 |
4.0 | ||||
Mamquam |
Consolidated |
2.7 |
1.6 | ||||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
5.8 |
5.9 | ||||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
4.2 |
4.1 | ||||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
5.1 |
5.0 | ||||
Other (1) |
Consolidated |
0.5 |
0.4 | ||||
Total |
24.8 |
23.7 | |||||
Totals |
|||||||
Consolidated projects |
48.4 |
45.5 | |||||
Equity method projects |
14.2 |
14.9 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(0.1) |
(1.8) | |||||
Total Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$62.5 |
$58.6 | |||||
Reconciliation to project income (loss) |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$29.9 |
$32.9 | |||||
Interest expense, net |
2.5 |
2.5 | |||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
1.1 |
1.7 | |||||
Impairment and other expense |
0.3 |
- | |||||
Project income (loss) |
$28.7 |
$21.5 | |||||
(1) Tunis and Moresby Lake |
|||||||
Notes: Table 11 presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to a similar measure presented by other companies. The Company has not reconciled non-GAAP financial measures relating to individual projects to the directly comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on an individual project basis. |
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP; NYSE: AT) (the "Company"), today announced that APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into new senior secured credit facilities, comprising $700 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured term loan facilities (the "New Term Loan") and $200 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured revolving credit facilities (the "New Revolver"). Collectively, the New Term Loan and the New Revolver comprise the "New Credit Facilities". The Company previously announced the launch of the syndication of the New Credit Facilities in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2016, and the press release referred to therein.
"We are pleased to have closed this financing transaction despite a difficult market environment, particularly for companies in the energy sector," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Following the planned redemption of our 2017 convertible debentures, we will have no corporate debt maturities prior to 2019. Continued delevering of our balance sheet is an important priority for us and will be achieved through amortization and discretionary debt repurchases. Although our cash flow allocation will be focused on additional debt reduction, we now have adequate financial flexibility to invest in some capital-light growth opportunities and to continue making discretionary investments in our power plants."
Below is a summary of the terms of the financing. Additional details are included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2016.
The Company and its subsidiaries expect to use the proceeds of the New Term Loan to:
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 MW, in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of certain financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., April 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, May 5, 2016. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-855-239-3193; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-542-4129.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10083861 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 5, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today the next step in its plan to reshape its balance sheet and further reduce its near--term debt maturities. The Company intends to refinance the existing term loan and revolving credit facility at its Atlantic Power Limited Partnership ("APLP") subsidiary. The new term loan, to be raised by APLP Holdings Limited Partnership ("APLP Holdings"), an intermediate holding company for APLP and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is expected to be increased in size to up to $700 million, with excess proceeds expected to be utilized for the redemption of the Company's convertible debentures maturing in 2017 as well as other potential initiatives to reshape the Company's capital structure (as described below). The new term loan is expected to have a seven-year maturity (two years later than the maturity of APLP's existing term loan) and the new revolver a five-year maturity (three years later than the maturity of APLP's existing revolver). Following completion of the refinancing, the Company will have no corporate debt maturities prior to 2019. Although initially this refinancing will not result in a net reduction in debt, debt reduction is expected to occur over time through mandatory amortization of the new term loan and a 50% cash sweep.
Details of this announcement are as follows:
APLP Holdings today launched the syndication of proposed new senior secured credit facilities, comprising up to $700 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured term loan facilities and up to $210 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured revolving credit facilities (collectively, the "New Credit Facilities"). Subject to entry into definitive documentation for the New Credit Facilities, satisfaction of the conditions to closing thereunder and the other matters more fully described below, the Company and its subsidiaries expect to use the New Credit Facilities to:
Subject to and concurrent with the close of this transaction, two other subsidiaries of the Company – Atlantic Power Transmission, Inc. ("APT") and Atlantic Power Generation, Inc. ("APG") – will be contributed to APLP Holdings. Five of the six power generating assets owned by APT and APG will be added to the existing borrower's collateral package of 17 power generating assets. The collateral package for the New Credit Facilities will thus consist of a first lien on 16 of the 17 APLP projects, a pledge of the Company's equity interest in the remaining APLP project, and a pledge of the Company's equity interests in the five contributed projects at APT and APG. In addition, the Company will provide a downstream guarantee of the New Credit Facilities.
APLP's existing Cdn$210 million aggregate principal amount of 5.95% Senior Unsecured Medium Term Notes maturing in June 2036 (the "MTNs") prohibit APLP (subject to certain exceptions) from granting liens over any of its assets (and those of its material subsidiaries) to secure any indebtedness, unless the MTNs are secured equally and ratably with such other indebtedness. Accordingly, in connection with the execution of the New Credit Facilities, APLP will grant an equal and ratable security interest in the collateral package securing the New Credit Facilities in favor of the trustee for the benefit of the holders of the MTNs.
The closing of the New Credit Facilities is subject to syndication, the conclusion of negotiations, execution of definitive documentation, receipt of requisite approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that APLP Holdings will be successful in its syndication efforts or that APLP Holdings will be able to enter into the New Credit Facilities.
The Company has appointed Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as joint bookrunners for the New Credit Facilities.
For a summary of the anticipated terms of the New Credit Facilities, please see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 21, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 MW, in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of certain financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that Kenneth M. Hartwick has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2016, in order to assume his new role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ontario Power Generation (OPG). OPG is a power generation company based in Toronto and owned by the Province of Ontario. It generates approximately half the province's power supply needs.
Mr. Hartwick had been a director of the Company since October 2004. He also served as the Company's interim President and Chief Executive Officer from September 2014 to January 2015.
"On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank Ken for his many contributions to the Board over the past 11 years and for his service to the Company as interim CEO. His many years of leadership experience in the energy sector have been invaluable to the Board as well as to the Company's management. We wish him well in his new role at OPG," said Irving Gerstein, Chairman of the Board of Atlantic Power.
"I have enjoyed my time on the Atlantic Power Board and step down with confidence that the management team and Board have a clear strategic direction on which they will continue to execute. I look forward to the Company's continued success," said Kenneth Hartwick.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today released its results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015.
Progress on Key Initiatives
Recent Developments
Full Year 2015 Financial Results
Q4 2015 Financial Results
2016 Guidance
"In 2015, we made further progress in strengthening our financial position and reducing our risk profile. Over the past two years, we have reduced our debt by $833 million, lowered our cash interest and overhead costs by approximately half, and improved our debt maturity profile. In the past five months, our credit ratings have been upgraded by both Moody's and Standard & Poor's. In December, the proposed shareholder actions in both the United States and Ontario were dismissed by the courts without any payments by us," said James J. Moore, Jr., President & CEO of Atlantic Power.
Mr. Moore continued, "We had success on other fronts as well. Our projects performed well in 2015 and earned substantially all of their capacity payments. We achieved Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow in line with our guidance. We continued to make attractive investments in our own fleet, which are yielding cash returns of more than 20%. We announced an 11-year extension of our energy services agreement with the customer at our Morris project, and we continue to make progress on other contract extensions."
"Looking ahead, we remain focused on growing the intrinsic value per share of the Company. The amount of our discretionary cash flow after debt repayment is growing, and we see ample opportunities to put this to work at good returns. As we announced earlier this month, we have prioritized repurchases of our debt and equity, which are currently trading at compelling price-to-value levels. In addition, we see the potential for additional attractive investments in our fleet, some of which are linked to possible contract extensions," said Mr. Moore. "We believe that both these uses of cash have considerably higher risk-adjusted returns than those available externally at present. Although primarily focused on organic growth initiatives, management has considerable experience building other IPP businesses and will continue to evaluate potential external investments in a disciplined and opportunistic manner."
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Cash Distributions from Projects, Project Adjusted EBITDA and APLP Project Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized measures under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please see "Regulation G Disclosures" on page 18 of this news release for an explanation and the GAAP reconciliation of "Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities", "Free Cash Flow", "Adjusted Free Cash Flow", "Cash Distributions from Projects" and "Project Adjusted EBITDA" as used in this news release. The Company has not reconciled non-GAAP financial measures relating to individual projects or the projects in discontinued operations or the APLP projects to the directly comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on an individual project basis. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 1 – Selected Results |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended December 31 |
Twelve months ended December 31 | ||||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | ||||
Excluding results from discontinued operations(1) |
|||||||
Project revenue |
$98.4 |
$119.9 |
$420.2 |
$489.9 | |||
Project income (loss) |
(104.3) |
2.1 |
(41.4) |
(38.9) | |||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
50.4 |
56.9 |
208.9 |
229.4 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
46.0 |
57.6 |
192.3 |
209.1 | |||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
29.3 |
17.9 |
105.3 |
92.4 | |||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
9.2 |
(1.4) |
1.8 |
(0.3) | |||
Aggregate power generation (thousands of Net MWh) |
1,646.4 |
1,592.1 |
6,353.3 |
6,398.9 | |||
Weighted average availability |
96.0% |
93.6% |
95.2% |
93.0% | |||
Including results from discontinued operations (1) |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
$19.7 |
$19.1 |
$87.4 |
$65.0 | |||
Free Cash Flow |
(0.4) |
(7.2) |
(19.8) |
(55.6) | |||
Results of discontinued operations |
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Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$- |
$20.7 |
$28.1 |
$69.8 | |||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
- |
4.8 |
7.3 |
39.4 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities (as reported) |
- |
11.3 |
21.9 |
48.3 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities (as adjusted) (2) |
(5.0) |
11.3 |
15.7 |
48.3 | |||
(1) Canadian Hills, Meadow Creek, Goshen North, Idaho Wind and Rockland (the "Wind Projects") were sold in June 2015 and are designated as discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Greeley was sold in March 2014 and is included as a component of discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The results of discontinued operations are excluded from Project revenue, Project income, Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow as presented in Table 1. The results for discontinued operations have also been excluded from the aggregate power generation and weighted average availability statistics shown in Table 1. Under GAAP, the cash flows attributable to the Wind Projects and Greeley are included in cash flows from operating activities as shown on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows; therefore, the Company's calculation of Free Cash Flow shown on Table 1 also includes cash flows from the Wind Projects and Greeley. However, the inclusion of Greeley in 2014 had no impact on cash flows from operating activities or Free Cash Flow. Results of discontinued operations shown above are for the Wind Projects, as Greeley had no impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects or cash flows from operating activities for the 2014 period in which it was included in discontinued operations. | |||||||
(2) Adjusted for cash tax payments associated with the sale of the Wind Projects of $5.0M in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $6.3M for the Full Year 2015. | |||||||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to Tables 8 and 10 through 12 for reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. |
Operating Results
The discussion of operating results excludes the Wind Projects, which were sold in June 2015 and are included in discontinued operations.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
Project availability was 96.0% in the fourth quarter of 2015, an increase from 93.6% in the year-ago period. Increased availability at Koma Kulshan and Selkirk, both of which had maintenance outages in the comparable 2014 period, was partially offset by lower availability at Mamquam, which had a scheduled maintenance outage that extended into the fourth quarter of 2015. (The 2015 availability figure excludes Tunis, which has been mothballed since February 2015 following the expiration of its Power Purchase Agreement, or PPA, in December 2014.)
Generation increased 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the year-ago period, primarily due to Frederickson, which had increased dispatch due to stronger demand and lower fuel gas pricing as compared to 2014; Selkirk, which had a hedging agreement in place for November 2015; Morris, which experienced favorable PJM pricing as well as higher merchant demand in the fourth quarter of 2015, and Naval Station, due to a forced outage in the year-ago period. These increases were partially offset by decreases at Tunis, due to the expiration of its PPA; Manchief, due to reduced dispatch, and Mamquam, which had a scheduled maintenance outage that extended into the fourth quarter of 2015.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
Project availability increased to 95.2% in 2015 from 93.0% in 2014. Increased availability at Nipigon, Piedmont, Cadillac and Orlando, all of which had maintenance outages in 2014, more than offset decreased availability at Mamquam, Manchief and Naval Training Center, which had scheduled maintenance outages in 2015. (The 2015 availability figure excludes Tunis.)
Generation decreased by 0.7% in 2015 from 2014, primarily due to a PPA expiration at Tunis (December 2014); lower dispatch at Manchief (demand), Chambers (unfavorable pricing), Mamquam (scheduled maintenance outage and lower water flows), and Curtis Palmer (lower water flows). These decreases were partially offset by an increase at Frederickson due to higher dispatch and increases at Nipigon (outage in 2014 and waste heat), Calstock (waste heat) and Morris (favorable PJM pricing/increased merchant demand).
Financial Results
In the second quarter of 2015, the Company revised its reportable business segments as a result of recent significant asset sales and in order to align with changes in management's structure, resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding the Company's operations. Results of the Company's businesses are now reported in four segments: East U.S., West U.S., Canada and Un-allocated Corporate.
Table 2 provides a breakdown of project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the same periods in 2014. The Company's Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are included in results of discontinued operations for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Greeley was sold in March 2014 and is included as a component of discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. Results for project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA exclude discontinued operations. Accordingly, results of the Wind Projects and Greeley are not included in Project income or Project Adjusted EBITDA for either the 2015 or 2014 periods shown in Table 2.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||
Table 2 – Segment Results | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||
Three months ended December 31 |
Twelve months ended December 31 | |||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | |||
Project income (loss) |
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East U.S. |
$12.4 |
$3.9 |
$52.4 |
$8.7 | ||
West U.S. |
0.3 |
(0.5) |
7.6 |
(27.6) | ||
Canada |
(117.3) |
1.3 |
(99.4) |
(10.5) | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
0.3 |
(2.6) |
(2.0) |
(9.5) | ||
Total |
(104.3) |
2.1 |
(41.4) |
(38.9) | ||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||
East U.S. |
$23.8 |
$24.1 |
$104.8 |
$106.4 | ||
West U.S. |
9.8 |
9.4 |
46.9 |
54.2 | ||
Canada |
16.7 |
24.7 |
59.7 |
76.3 | ||
Un-allocated Corporate |
0.1 |
(1.3) |
(2.5) |
(7.5) | ||
Total |
50.4 |
56.9 |
208.9 |
229.4 | ||
The results of the Wind Projects and Greeley, which are components of discontinued operations, are excluded from Project income and Project Adjusted EBITDA as presented in Table 2. | ||||||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please refer to Tables 8 and 10 through 12 for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to a GAAP measure. The Company has not reconciled this non-GAAP financial measure relating to individual project segments to the directly comparable GAAP measure due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on a segment basis. |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
Project income (loss) can fluctuate significantly due to non-cash adjustments to "mark-to-market" the fair value of derivatives. Non-cash goodwill impairment charges and gains or losses on the sale of assets are included in project income and can also affect year-over-year comparisons. None of these items are included in Project Adjusted EBITDA.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reported a project loss of $(104.3) million as compared to project income of $2.1 million in the year-ago period. Results for the fourth quarter of 2015 included a non-cash impairment charge of $127.8 million. Included in this charge were impairments of property, plant and equipment at Williams Lake and Calstock of $74.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The Company also recorded full impairments of the remaining goodwill at Williams Lake and Calstock of $35.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and a partial goodwill impairment of $13.7 million at Curtis Palmer. No impairment charges were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014. Results for the fourth quarter of 2015 also included a $23.2 million mark-to-market increase in the fair value of derivatives as compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.
Project Adjusted EBITDA includes the proportional share of Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Company's equity method projects. Project Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Table 8 of this press release provides a reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project income.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $6.5 million to $50.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 from $56.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The most significant drivers of lower EBITDA were the Tunis PPA expiration, lower water flows at Mamquam, lower excess energy margins at Chambers and lower electric revenue at Williams Lake. These factors were partially offset by higher Project Adjusted EBITDA at Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows, and Selkirk, which realized lower fuel costs. In addition, the Un-allocated Corporate segment improved by $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the year-ago period, primarily due to $1.2 million of lower project-level compensation expense. Currency had an approximate $(3.0) million impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA, with an average U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate for the fourth quarter of 2015 of 1.34 versus 1.14 for the year-ago period. However, from an overall cash standpoint, that impact was mostly offset by the benefit of the stronger U.S. dollar on the Company's Canadian-denominated interest and dividend payments.
Corporate-level G&A expense (shown as "Administration" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations) decreased $4.8 million to $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 from $11.2 million a year ago. The improvement was due primarily to a $1.4 million decrease in legal expenses associated with the U.S. and Canadian shareholder actions, $0.6 million of reduced employee compensation expenses and $0.5 million of lower business development expenses. The 2014 figure also included $0.5 million of certain fees that were not incurred in 2015.
Cash Flow Metrics
Cash flows from operating activities (GAAP) and Free Cash Flow include the cash flows from projects classified as discontinued operations. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure. Table 10 of this press release provides a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to cash flows from operating activities.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $19.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 increased $0.6 million from $19.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to significantly lower interest expense and lower corporate G&A expense, which were partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA (primarily due to the sale of the Wind projects in 2015) and other factors.
Free Cash Flow, which is after debt repayment, capital expenditures and preferred dividends, was $(0.4) million for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $(7.2) million for the fourth quarter of 2014. The increase is primarily due to a decrease in project-level debt repayments and a reduction in distributions to noncontrolling interests, including preferred dividends (which were favorably affected by the exchange rate).
Cash Distributions from Projects and the adjusted cash flow metrics discussed below, all of which are non-GAAP measures, exclude cash flows from projects classified as discontinued operations. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, which excludes discontinued operations, changes in working capital, severance, restructuring charges, acquisition and disposition expenses and debt prepayment and redemption costs, is a measure of the cash flow available to the Company to make principal repayments on its debt (primarily through amortization and the cash sweep under the APLP term loan), invest in its fleet through required or discretionary capital expenditures, and make dividend payments to preferred shareholders. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is after debt repayment or amortization, capital expenditures and preferred dividends, but is before any discretionary uses of cash flow, including repurchases of debt and equity securities, external growth investments or additional internal capex projects. Tables 10 and 11 of this press release provide a reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP cash flow metrics to cash flows from operating activities.
Cash Distributions from Projects decreased $11.6 million to $46.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 from $57.6 million for the same period in 2014. The decrease was primarily due to the PPA expiration at Tunis, which had a negative impact of $4.7 million; the Ontario projects, due to the timing of customer payments; Mamquam, which experienced record low water flows in 2015; the Navy projects, which benefited from the timing of gas payments in the 2014 period, and Williams Lake, which experienced an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact. This net decrease was partially offset by increases at Nipigon, which underwent a major outage to upgrade and replace its steam generator in 2014; Curtis Palmer, which benefited from higher water flows, and Kenilworth, which benefited from the timing of a gas payment.
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities increased $11.4 million to $29.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 from $17.9 million in the year-ago period, primarily because of lower cash interest payments and lower corporate G&A expense, partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA. The 2015 result excludes $5.0 million of cash tax payments associated with the sale of the Wind Projects; the 2014 result excludes operating cash flows of the Wind Projects of $11.3 million.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow increased to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 from $(1.4) million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The $10.6 million increase was primarily attributable to higher Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and several other less significant factors.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
Project loss for the full year 2015 was $(41.4) million as compared to ($38.9) million in 2014. The increased loss was attributable to a $21.2 million increase in impairment expense and the absence of an $8.6 million gain on the sale of Delta-Person recorded in 2014, partially offset by an $11.2 million increase in equity earnings of affiliates, a $9.5 million reduction in interest expense and an $8.6 million increase in the change in the fair value of derivatives. Impairment expense in 2015 was as described in the discussion of results for the three months ended December 31, 2015, while in 2014 it included $106.6 million of impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill at Tunis and of goodwill at Kenilworth, Manchief and Williams Lake.
Project Adjusted EBITDA decreased $20.5 million to $208.9 million for the full year 2015 from $229.4 million for 2014. The most significant drivers of the decline were lower results from Tunis, due to its mothballed status; Selkirk, due to the expiration of its PPA and reduced dispatch in an unfavorable market environment; Manchief, which had a gas turbine maintenance outage; lower water flows at Curtis Palmer and Mamquam; higher fuel and maintenance expense at North Bay and Kapuskasing, partially offset by higher waste heat generation; and lower excess energy margins at Chambers. Currency had an approximate $(9.0) million impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA, with an average U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate for 2015 of 1.27 versus 1.11 for the year-ago period. These negative factors were partially offset by increases at Orlando, which benefited from higher generation, lower fuel expenses due to lower gas prices and rate escalations under the PPA; Morris, which had lower fuel expense, reduced property taxes, and higher PJM capacity pricing, partially offset by lower merchant pricing than the comparable year-ago period; Nipigon, which had a maintenance outage in the comparable year-ago period and also benefited from rate escalations and high levels of waste heat; North Island, which had a gas turbine overhaul in 2014, and Calstock, which had higher waste heat generation and lower maintenance expense than the year-ago period. In addition, the Un-allocated Corporate segment had a reduced loss of $(2.5) million versus $(7.5) million in the year-ago period, due primarily to a reduction in project-level compensation expense and decreased development and administrative costs.
Corporate-level G&A expense decreased $8.5 million to $29.4 million for the full year 2015 from $37.9 million in 2014. The improvement was primarily attributable to a $3.9 million reduction in legal expenses associated with the U.S. and Canadian shareholder actions, a $1.9 million decrease in business development costs related to divestitures and a $1.9 million decrease in employee severance expense.
Cash Flow Metrics
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $87.4 million for the full year 2015 increased $22.4 million from $65.0 million for the comparable period in 2014. The increase is primarily due to a $27.3 million reduction in financing transaction costs and a $13.6 million reduction in total G&A expense, partially offset by a $21.9 million reduction in operating cash flows from the Wind Projects, which were sold in June 2015.
Free Cash Flow was $(19.8) million for the full year 2015 compared to $(55.6) million for 2014. The increase is primarily due to the $22.4 million increase in operating cash flows described previously, a $7.3 million decrease in distributions to noncontrolling interests related to Canadian Hills and Rockland, a $2.8 million decrease in preferred dividends (driven primarily by the exchange rate) and a $2.1 million reduction in capital expenditures. Repayment of the APLP term loan and amortization of project debt totaled $83.4 million in 2015 versus $84.6 million in 2014, including $6.4 million associated with the Wind Projects and an $8.1 million repayment of Piedmont principal at term loan conversion in February 2014.
Cash Distributions from Projects decreased $16.8 million to $192.3 million for the full year 2015 from $209.1 million for 2014. The decrease was primarily due to PPA expirations at Tunis and Selkirk, an impact of $13.1 million and $9.3 million, respectively; Manchief, due to the gas turbine outage and reduced dispatch, and the Navy projects, which benefited from the timing of gas payments in the 2014 period. This net decrease was partially offset by increases at the following projects: Chambers, due to a change in the timing of distributions; Morris, which benefited from lower gas prices, reduced property taxes and a higher PJM capacity rate; Orlando, which benefited from lower gas prices, higher capacity payments and increased generation; Calstock, which benefited from additional waste heat and lower maintenance expense relative to the year-ago period when it had an outage, and Nipigon, which benefited from improved availability following two outages in 2014, additional waste heat and higher capacity payments due to contract escalation.
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities of $105.3 million for the full year 2015 increased $12.9 million from $92.4 million in 2014. The 2015 result excludes $6.2 million of cash tax payments in the third and fourth quarters associated with the sale of the Wind Projects as well as the $14.0 million premium and $5.5 million of accrued interest paid at redemption of the 9.0% Senior Unsecured Notes (the "9.0% Notes") in June 2015. The 2014 result excludes $49.4 million of interest expense associated with the debt refinancing and repurchase transactions in the first quarter of 2014. The increase in Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities was primarily attributable to a $26.7 million reduction in cash interest payments and an $8.5 million reduction in corporate G&A expense, partially offset by lower Project Adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $1.8 million increased $2.1 million for the full year 2015 from $(0.3) million in 2014. Results for both years exclude interest expense associated with debt refinancing or redemption as described above. The 2014 result also excludes an $8.1 million Piedmont principal repayment at term loan conversion. The increase in Adjusted Free Cash Flow was primarily attributable to the $12.9 million increase in Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities described above and a $2.8 million reduction in preferred dividend payments (driven by a more favorable exchange rate), which were mostly offset by a $13.3 million increase in term loan and project debt amortization. The 2015 Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $1.8 million was at the lower end of the Company's guidance range of $0 to $10 million due to a delay in receipt of a customer reimbursement for a 2015 construction project. The $6 million cash payment was received in February 2016.
Results of Discontinued Operations
The Wind Projects were sold in June 2015 and are a component of discontinued operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Greeley was sold in March 2014 and is included as a component of discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The results for Greeley were immaterial during that period.
Project Adjusted EBITDA of the Wind Projects was $0.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 versus $20.7 million for the comparable year-ago period. Results for the full year 2015 were $28.1 million versus $69.8 million for 2014.
Cash flows from operating activities of the Wind Projects were $0.0 million and $21.9 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2015, respectively. These operating cash flows were reduced by $5.0 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of withholding and alternative minimum tax payments associated with the sale of the Wind Projects. The operating cash flows of the Wind Projects were $11.3 million and $48.3 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.
Liquidity
As shown in Table 3, the Company's liquidity at December 31, 2015 was $178.4 million, including $72.4 million of unrestricted cash. In February 2016, there were two developments that positively affected the Company's liquidity. The Company received a $6 million reimbursement for construction costs incurred in 2015 at one of its projects on behalf of the project's customer. That reimbursement is subject to the 50% cash sweep of the APLP term loan. Separately, Standard & Poor's upgraded the Company's corporate credit rating to B+ from B, which allowed the Company to reduce an existing letter of credit with one of its counterparties by $10 million. Pro forma for these two adjustments, the Company's liquidity would be approximately $13 million higher than the year end 2015 level.
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Table 3 – Liquidity (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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September 30, 2015 |
December 31, 2015 | |
Revolver capacity |
$210.0 |
$210.0 |
Letters of credit outstanding |
(109.2) |
(104.0) |
Unused borrowing capacity |
100.8 |
106.0 |
Unrestricted cash (1) |
76.4 |
72.4 |
Total Liquidity |
$177.2 |
$178.4 |
(1) Includes project-level cash for working capital needs of $13.0 million at each of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015. | ||
Note: Does not include restricted cash of $14.5 million at September 30, 2015 and $15.2 million at December 31, 2015. |
Other Financial Updates
Impairment Charge and Finding of Material Weakness
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test and determined that it was necessary to impair the carrying value of long-lived assets at Calstock and Williams Lake and to record a full impairment of remaining goodwill at both projects as well as a partial impairment of goodwill at Curtis Palmer. The primary reason for the impairment was the impact of significantly lower forward power prices, driven by an extended period of lower natural gas and oil prices, on expected cash flows from the projects following the expirations of their respective PPAs. The impairment charge, which is non-cash, totaled $127.8 million. There was no impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA or the Company's adjusted cash flow metrics.
As discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, management has determined that a material weakness existed in the Company's internal control over financial reporting because its annual goodwill impairment test resulted in an initial finding that no impairment of long-lived assets was required and that goodwill would be impaired by a smaller amount than subsequently determined. Management is in the process of determining and implementing a remediation plan and expects the control weakness to be remediated in the coming year.
Progress on Debt Reduction
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company made additional progress in reducing its debt, making $11.7 million of payments on the APLP term loan and amortizing $4.4 million of project-level debt. The Company also repurchased $0.2 million of convertible debentures pursuant to the NCIB.
For the full year 2015, the Company repaid $68.3 million of the APLP term loan through the 1% mandatory annual amortization and the 50% cash sweep, reducing the outstanding balance to $473.2 million, and amortized $15.1 million of project-level debt. Discretionary repurchases of its convertibles pursuant to the NCIB totaled $21.8 million; in addition, the Company repurchased $9.0 million of its 9.0% Notes in the first quarter of 2015. The Company used the proceeds from the sale of its Wind Projects to fund the redemption of the $310.9 million remaining principal amount of the 9.0% Notes in July. Approximately $249 million of debt associated with the Wind Projects was deconsolidated as a result of the sale.
Since year end 2013, the Company has reduced its total debt by $833 million, including its $76 million share of debt at equity-owned projects (mostly for Wind projects). The interest cost savings associated with total debt reduction are more than $65 million on an annualized basis.
Further debt reduction is expected to be achieved through continued amortization of project-level debt and the APLP term loan, which together are expected to average approximately $65 to $70 million annually over the next two years.
The Company also has an improved corporate maturity profile. The remaining corporate debt consists of $285 million (U.S. dollar equivalent) of convertible debentures maturing in 2017 ($103 million) and 2019 ($182 million). The Company continues to explore opportunities to address these maturities.
In February 2016, the Company received a corporate credit rating upgrade from Standard & Poor's to B+ from B. This follows an upgrade by Moody's last October to B1 from B2. Both agencies have "stable" ratings outlooks for the Company.
G&A Expense Targets
For the full year 2015, total G&A expense was $31.9 million, including $2.6 million of development expense and project-level G&A that are included in Project Adjusted EBITDA. The $31.9 million includes $4 million of severance expense and $2 million of restructuring and other charges. The Company expects 2016 total G&A expense of approximately $27 million, which would represent a 50% cumulative reduction from the 2013 level of approximately $54 million.
Optimization Investments
The majority of the Company's capital expenditures are discretionary investments in existing projects designed to increase their output or improve their efficiency in order to enhance the margins of these facilities. The Company considers these investments to be an attractive use of its cash considering the relatively modest capital requirements and potential for strong risk-adjusted returns.
From 2013 to 2015, the Company invested approximately $22 million in such projects, net of a customer reimbursement, the most significant of which were the turbine upgrades at Curtis Palmer completed in 2013 and 2014, the Nipigon Once-Through Steam Generator upgrade and feedwater booster pump installation, completed in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and several projects at Morris. In 2015, the Company realized a cash flow benefit from completed projects of approximately $6 million. This contribution, although reduced by low water flows at Curtis Palmer and high levels of waste heat at Nipigon, was in line with the Company's expectations. The Company expects this contribution to increase to approximately $10 million in 2016, including an initial cash flow contribution from projects expected to be completed by mid-2016. This outlook assumes lower waste heat levels in 2016 than in 2015, though still above typical levels, and average water flows at Curtis Palmer.
The Company expects that optimization-related investments will total approximately $4 million in 2016, mostly for upgrades to a boiler and two gas turbines at Morris and a spillway upgrade project at Curtis Palmer. The Company has other optimization projects under consideration that could require additional expenditures in 2016.
Maintenance and Capex
For the full year 2015, capital expenditures were $11 million, of which approximately $9 million was attributable to discretionary optimization projects. In addition to amounts capitalized, the Company incurs maintenance expense to maintain its projects. Total maintenance expense was approximately $56 million for 2015.
For 2016, the Company expects to have capital expenditures of $16 to $19 million, with the range attributable to potential optimization projects not yet firmly committed to. The most significant budgeted expenditures are for the optimization projects at Morris and Curtis Palmer (approximately $4 million) and for the 2016 portion of costs associated with the repowering of Tunis and a new fuel shredder for Williams Lake (approximately $7 million for the two projects). In addition, the Company expects to incur maintenance expense of approximately $57 million.
Morris Energy Services Agreement (ESA) and Planned Outages
As announced in December, the Company has executed an agreement with the customer at its Morris project to modify and extend the ESA from November 2023 to December 2034. The modifications to the ESA are expected to be modestly accretive to the Project Adjusted EBITDA from Morris on average relative to the original contract terms. As of December 31, 2015, including the impact of the Morris ESA extension, the weighted-average remaining life of the Company's PPAs is 7.5 years (on an EBITDA-weighted basis).
Separately, and not related to the ESA modifications and extension, the Company expects that Morris will undergo an approximately six-week major maintenance outage in the late summer of 2016. During this outage, the Company will continue work on upgrading two of the project's combustion turbines, overhaul the steam turbine and upgrade the plant's Distributed Controls System. Together with an upgrade to one of the project's boilers scheduled to be completed earlier in the year, these upgrades are expected to increase output and fuel efficiency as well as enhance reliability of steam delivery for the customer. Higher maintenance expense and lost margin associated with the extended outage, as well as other less significant factors, are expected to reduce Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Morris project by approximately $9 million in 2016 from a higher-than-average level in 2015.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)
As announced in December 2015, the Company has implemented an NCIB for up to 10% of each of its outstanding convertible debentures and its common shares and up to 5% of Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.'s preferred shares. The NCIB became effective in late December and is scheduled to expire on December 28, 2016. Since late December, the Company has repurchased approximately 575,000 shares under the NCIB at a total cost of approximately US$1.0 million.
Changes to Capital Allocation Strategy
In February 2016, the Company announced changes to its capital allocation strategy designed to create value for shareholders in a tax-efficient manner while improving the Company's financial flexibility and strengthening its balance sheet. These changes included elimination of the common stock dividend (and the related dividend reinvestment plan), effective immediately, and prioritization of its discretionary cash after debt repayment for higher-return purposes, including repurchases of its debt and equity securities under the NCIB at compelling price-to-value levels and attractive investments in internal optimization projects.
2016 Guidance
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Table 4 – FY 2015 Actual Results vs. 2016 Guidance |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise stated) |
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Unaudited |
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FY 2015 |
FY 2016 | |
Actual |
Guidance | |
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$208.9 |
$200 - $220 |
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities (1) |
$105.3 |
$110 - $130 |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (2) |
$1.8 |
$20 - $40 |
APLP Project Adjusted EBITDA (3) |
$155.2 |
$145 - $155 |
(1) Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is used to evaluate cash flows from operating activities without the effects of changes in | ||
(2) Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expense, severance and restructuring charges, debt prepayment and redemption costs and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capex; project-level debt repayments, including amortization of the APLP term loan; and distributions to noncontrolling interests, including preferred share dividends. | ||
(3) APLP is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. APLP Project Adjusted EBITDA is a summation of Project Adjusted EBITDA at each APLP project, and is calculated in a manner which is consistent with the Company's Project Adjusted EBITDA calculation. | ||
Note: Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and APLP Project Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts. |
Table 4 shows the Company's full-year 2016 guidance as compared to the actual results for 2015. Key drivers are as follows:
Other Recent Developments
Share Purchases by Insiders
In the fourth quarter, two senior executives and one director of the Company purchased a total of approximately 493,000 common shares of the Company at an average price of US$1.77 per share. Including those made in previous quarters, purchases by management and directors this year total approximately 1.05 million common shares. The average purchase price for these purchases was US$2.31 per share. There have been no sales of shares by officers or directors this year, other than those sold automatically for tax withholding purposes upon vesting under the Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Shareholder Litigation
As announced by the Company in December, both the U.S. and Ontario securities class action suits were dismissed by the respective courts, with no payments required by the Company. Following the resolution of the Ontario matter, the petitioner in the Quebec proceedings has agreed in principle with the defendants in the suit to discontinue the proceedings, with each side bearing its own costs. The agreement is subject to the approval of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Supplementary Financial Information
For further information, attached to this news release is a summary of Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Table 8) with a reconciliation to project income (loss); a bridge from Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects by segment for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Table 9A) and the year ended December 31, 2014 (Table 9B); a reconciliation of Cash Distributions from Projects and Project Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) and of various non-GAAP cash flow metrics to cash flows from operating activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Table 10); reconciliations of Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow to cash flows from operating activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Tables 11A and 11B); and a summary of Project Adjusted EBITDA for selected projects (top contributors based on the Company's 2015 budget, representing approximately 90% of total Project Adjusted EBITDA) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Table 12).
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Atlantic Power's management team will host a telephone conference call on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET. An accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the call.
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-870-4263; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0790
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10079885 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 6, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of certain financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, the outcome or impact of the Company's business plan, including the objective of enhancing the value of its existing assets through optimization investments and commercial activities, delevering its balance sheet to improve its cost of capital and ability to compete for new investments, and utilizing its core competencies to create proprietary investment opportunities, and the Company's ability to raise additional capital for growth and/or debt reduction, and the outcome or impact on the Company's business of any such actions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The Company's ability to achieve its longer-term goals, including those described in this news release, is based on significant assumptions relating to and including, among other things, the general conditions of the markets in which it operates, revenues, internal and external growth opportunities, its ability to sell assets at favorable prices or at all and general financial market and interest rate conditions. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially and adversely, from these goals.
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Table 5 – Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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(Unaudited) |
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December 31, |
December 31, | |
2015 |
2014 | |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$72.4 |
$106.0 |
Restricted cash |
15.2 |
22.5 |
Accounts receivable |
39.6 |
46.2 |
Inventory |
16.9 |
19.3 |
Prepayments and other current assets |
8.3 |
10.6 |
Assets held for sale |
- |
790.4 |
Income taxes receivable |
3.5 |
0.2 |
Other current assets |
4.4 |
3.3 |
Total current assets |
160.3 |
998.5 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
777.7 |
962.9 |
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
286.2 |
306.9 |
Power purchase agreements and intangible assets, net |
308.9 |
377.1 |
Goodwill |
134.5 |
197.2 |
Derivative instruments asset |
0.3 |
1.1 |
Deferred financing costs |
42.5 |
62.8 |
Other assets |
6.7 |
9.5 |
Total assets |
$1,717.1 |
$2,916.0 |
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$6.9 |
$9.4 |
Accrued interest |
1.6 |
5.3 |
Other accrued liabilities |
28.8 |
30.7 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
15.8 |
20.0 |
Current portion of derivative instruments liability |
36.7 |
36.1 |
Liabilities held for sale |
- |
271.8 |
Other current liabilities |
2.5 |
6.8 |
Total current liabilities |
92.3 |
380.1 |
Long-term debt |
717.5 |
1,145.9 |
Convertible debentures |
285.4 |
340.6 |
Derivative instruments liability |
20.8 |
47.5 |
Deferred income taxes |
85.7 |
92.4 |
Power purchase and fuel supply agreement liabilities, net |
27.0 |
33.4 |
Other long-term liabilities |
53.2 |
59.6 |
Total liabilities |
$1,281.9 |
$2,099.5 |
Equity |
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Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares; 122,153,082 and 121,323,614 |
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issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively |
1,290.6 |
1,288.4 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(139.3) |
(68.3) |
Retained deficit |
(937.4) |
(863.9) |
Total Atlantic Power Corporation shareholders' equity |
213.9 |
356.2 |
Preferred shares issued by a subsidiary company |
221.3 |
221.3 |
Noncontrolling interests |
- |
239.0 |
Total equity |
435.2 |
816.5 |
Total liabilities and equity |
$1,717.1 |
$2,916.0 |
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Table 6 – Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended |
Twelve months ended | ||||||
December 31, |
December 31, | ||||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | ||||
Project revenue: |
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Energy sales |
$46.6 |
$59.4 |
$191.5 |
$236.9 | |||
Energy capacity revenue |
31.9 |
37.3 |
149.3 |
161.3 | |||
Other |
19.9 |
23.1 |
79.4 |
91.7 | |||
98.4 |
119.9 |
420.2 |
489.9 | ||||
Project expenses: |
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Fuel |
39.8 |
50.9 |
165.1 |
210.4 | |||
Operations and maintenance |
21.9 |
23.5 |
103.5 |
109.0 | |||
Development |
- |
1.0 |
1.1 |
3.7 | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
26.2 |
30.2 |
110.0 |
122.3 | |||
87.9 |
105.6 |
379.7 |
445.4 | ||||
Project other income (expense): |
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Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
6.7 |
(16.5) |
15.4 |
6.8 | |||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
8.4 |
(2.3) |
36.7 |
25.5 | |||
Gain on sale of equity investments |
- |
8.6 |
- |
8.6 | |||
Interest expense, net |
(2.0) |
(2.0) |
(8.2) |
(17.7) | |||
Impairment |
(127.8) |
- |
(127.8) |
(106.6) | |||
Other income (expense), net |
(0.1) |
- |
2.0 |
- | |||
(114.8) |
(12.2) |
(81.9) |
(83.4) | ||||
Project income (loss) |
(104.3) |
2.1 |
(41.4) |
(38.9) | |||
Administrative and other expenses (income): |
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Administration |
6.4 |
11.2 |
29.4 |
37.9 | |||
Interest, net |
15.8 |
25.9 |
107.1 |
146.7 | |||
Foreign exchange gain |
(11.2) |
(17.9) |
(60.3) |
(38.3) | |||
Other income, net |
0.2 |
(0.6) |
(3.1) |
(0.6) | |||
11.2 |
18.6 |
73.1 |
145.7 | ||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes |
(115.5) |
(16.5) |
(114.5) |
(184.6) | |||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
(30.1) |
(11.4) |
(30.4) |
(31.4) | |||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
(85.4) |
(5.1) |
(84.1) |
(153.2) | |||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) |
(1.3) |
(7.3) |
19.5 |
(29.0) | |||
Net income (loss) |
(86.7) |
(12.4) |
(64.6) |
(182.2) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
- |
(4.6) |
(11.0) |
(16.4) | |||
Net income attributable to preferred share dividends of a subsidiary company |
1.9 |
2.8 |
8.8 |
11.6 | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($88.6) |
($10.6) |
($62.4) |
($177.4) | |||
Basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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Loss from continuing operations attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.60) |
($0.07) |
($0.76) |
($1.37) | |||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(0.01) |
(0.02) |
$0.25 |
($0.10) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlantic Power Corporation |
($0.61) |
($0.09) |
($0.51) |
($1.47) | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
122.1 |
121.0 |
121.9 |
120.7 | |||
Diluted |
122.1 |
121.0 |
121.9 |
120.7 | |||
Dividends paid per common share: |
$0.02 |
$0.03 |
$0.09 |
$0.29 | |||
(1) Includes contributions from the Wind Projects and Greeley, which are components of discontinued operations. |
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Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 7 – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
||||
Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||
2015 |
2014 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||
Net Income (loss) |
($64.6) |
($182.2) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
120.3 |
162.6 | ||
Loss from discontinued operations |
- |
- | ||
Gain on sale of assets |
(48.7) |
(2.9) | ||
Gain on sale of equity investments |
- |
(8.6) | ||
Gain on purchase and cancellation of convertible debentures |
(3.1) |
- | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
2.3 |
3.5 | ||
Long-lived asset and goodwill impairment charges |
127.8 |
106.6 | ||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
(36.2) |
(25.8) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
58.5 |
76.2 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
(60.5) |
(38.8) | ||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
(14.7) |
8.7 | ||
Change in deferred income taxes |
(3.5) |
(15.7) | ||
Change in other operating balances |
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Accounts receivable |
5.7 |
6.9 | ||
Inventory |
2.4 |
(3.3) | ||
Prepayments, refundable income taxes and other assets |
20.9 |
21.1 | ||
Accounts payable |
(8.9) |
(4.1) | ||
Accruals and other liabilities |
(10.3) |
(39.2) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
87.4 |
65.0 | ||
Cash flows provided by investing activities: |
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Change in restricted cash |
7.3 |
72.6 | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets and equity investments, net |
326.3 |
9.5 | ||
Contribution to unconsolidated affiliate |
(0.6) |
- | ||
Development costs |
(0.8) |
- | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(11.3) |
(13.4) | ||
Cash provided by investing activities |
320.9 |
68.7 | ||
Cash flows used in financing activities: |
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Proceeds from senior secured term loan facility |
- |
600.0 | ||
Repayment of corporate and project-level debt |
(403.3) |
(639.8) | ||
Repayment of convertible debentures |
(18.9) |
(43.0) | ||
Deferred financing costs |
- |
(39.0) | ||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
(11.1) |
(34.9) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
(3.7) |
(11.1) | ||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(8.8) |
(14.6) | ||
Cash used in financing activities |
(445.8) |
(182.4) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(37.5) |
(48.7) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period at discontinued operations |
3.9 |
(3.9) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
106.0 |
158.6 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$72.4 |
$106.0 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Interest paid |
$100.0 |
$168.8 | ||
Income taxes paid, net |
$10.2 |
$3.8 | ||
Accruals for construction in progress |
$0.6 |
$0.0 |
Regulation G Disclosures
Project Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. A reconciliation of Project Adjusted EBITDA to project income (loss) is provided in Table 8 below. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this measure in a manner that is different from other companies.
Cash Distributions from Projects, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not measures recognized under GAAP and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is used to evaluate cash flows from operating activities without the effects of changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expenses, severance and restructuring charges, and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. The intent is to reflect normal operations and remove items that are not reflective of the long-term operations of the business. Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capex; project-level debt repayments, including amortization of the term loan; and distributions to noncontrolling interests, including preferred share dividends.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expense, severance and restructuring charges, and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP cash flow measures are relevant supplemental measures of the Company's ability to earn and distribute cash returns to investors. A bridge of Project Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Distributions from Projects is provided in Tables 9A and 9B on page 19. A reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to cash flows from operating activities is provided in Table 10 on page 20 of this release. Reconciliations of Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities to cash flows from operating activities are provided in Tables 11A and 11B on pages 21 and 22 of this release. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate these measures in a manner that is different from other companies.
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 8 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
|||||||||
Three months ended December 31 |
Twelve months ended December 31 | ||||||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | ||||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA by segment |
|||||||||
East U.S. |
$23.8 |
$24.1 |
$104.8 |
$106.4 | |||||
West U.S. (1) |
9.8 |
9.4 |
46.9 |
54.2 | |||||
Canada |
16.7 |
24.7 |
59.7 |
76.3 | |||||
Un-allocated Corporate |
0.1 |
(1.3) |
(2.5) |
(7.5) | |||||
Total |
$50.4 |
$56.9 |
$208.9 |
$229.4 | |||||
Reconciliation to project income |
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Depreciation and amortization |
$31.2 |
$35.3 |
$130.1 |
$155.9 | |||||
Interest expense, net |
2.1 |
2.4 |
9.8 |
20.5 | |||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(6.7) |
16.8 |
(15.4) |
(6.2) | |||||
Other (income) expense |
128.1 |
0.2 |
125.8 |
98.1 | |||||
Project income (loss) |
($104.3) |
$2.1 |
($41.4) |
($38.9) | |||||
(1) Excludes Greeley, which is a component of discontinued operations. |
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Notes: Table 8 excludes the Wind Projects, which comprise the entirety of the former Wind segment. The Wind Projects are designated as discontinued operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. | |||||||||
Table 8 presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to a similar measure presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9A – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Twelve months ended December 31, 2015 (Unaudited) |
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Unaudited |
Project |
Repayment of |
Interest |
Capital |
Other, including |
Cash | |||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$65.8 |
($8.9) |
($8.2) |
($7.6) |
$2.8 |
$43.9 | |||||
Equity method |
39.0 |
(6.0) |
(1.6) |
(0.2) |
3.7 |
34.9 | |||||
Total |
104.8 |
(14.9) |
(9.8) |
(7.8) |
6.5 |
78.8 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
33.6 |
- |
- |
(1.7) |
4.3 |
36.1 | |||||
Equity method |
13.3 |
- |
- |
(0.1) |
0.7 |
13.9 | |||||
Total |
46.9 |
- |
- |
(1.8) |
4.9 |
50.0 | |||||
Canada |
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Consolidated |
59.7 |
(0.3) |
- |
(2.3) |
6.2 |
63.4 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
59.7 |
(0.3) |
- |
(2.3) |
6.2 |
63.4 | |||||
Total consolidated |
159.1 |
(9.1) |
(8.2) |
(11.6) |
13.3 |
143.5 | |||||
Total equity method |
52.3 |
(6.0) |
(1.6) |
(0.3) |
4.4 |
48.8 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(2.5) |
- |
- |
0.3 |
2.2 |
(0.0) | |||||
Total |
$208.9 |
($15.1) |
($9.8) |
($11.5) |
$19.9 |
$192.3 | |||||
Note: Table 9A presents Cash Distributions from Projects and Project Adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. | |||||||||||
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 9B – Cash Distributions from Projects (by Segment, in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Twelve months ended December 31, 2014 (Unaudited) |
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Project Adjusted EBITDA |
Repayment of |
Interest |
Capital expenditures |
Other, including |
Cash | ||||||
Segment |
|||||||||||
East U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
$62.2 |
($14.6) |
($11.4) |
($2.6) |
$2.5 |
$36.0 | |||||
Equity method |
44.2 |
(5.0) |
(2.9) |
(0.6) |
1.2 |
36.9 | |||||
Total |
106.4 |
(19.6) |
(14.4) |
(3.2) |
3.6 |
72.8 | |||||
West U.S. |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
39.8 |
- |
- |
- |
1.7 |
41.6 | |||||
Equity method |
14.4 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
0.5 |
14.9 | |||||
Total |
54.2 |
- |
- |
(0.0) |
2.3 |
56.4 | |||||
Canada |
|||||||||||
Consolidated |
76.3 |
- |
(0.0) |
(7.8) |
5.9 |
74.4 | |||||
Equity method |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||
Total |
76.3 |
- |
(0.0) |
(7.8) |
5.9 |
74.4 | |||||
Total consolidated |
178.4 |
(14.6) |
(11.5) |
(10.4) |
10.1 |
151.9 | |||||
Total equity method |
58.6 |
(5.0) |
(2.9) |
(0.6) |
1.7 |
51.7 | |||||
Un-allocated corporate |
(7.5) |
- |
- |
(1.6) |
14.6 |
5.5 | |||||
Total |
$229.4 |
($19.6) |
($14.4) |
($12.6) |
$26.4 |
$209.1 | |||||
Note: Table 9B presents Cash Distributions from Projects and Project Adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 10 – Free Cash Flow (in millions of U.S. dollars) |
||||||||
Unaudited |
||||||||
Three months ended December 31, |
Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | |||||
Cash Distributions from Projects |
$46.0 |
$57.6 |
$192.3 |
$209.1 | ||||
Repayment of long-term debt |
(4.3) |
(3.6) |
(15.1) |
(19.6) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
(2.3) |
(2.5) |
(9.8) |
(14.4) | ||||
Capital expenditures |
(1.2) |
(3.1) |
(11.5) |
(12.6) | ||||
Other, including changes in working capital |
3.5 |
9.9 |
19.9 |
26.4 | ||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$50.4 |
$56.9 |
$208.9 |
$229.4 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
31.2 |
35.3 |
130.1 |
155.9 | ||||
Interest expense, net |
2.1 |
2.4 |
9.8 |
20.5 | ||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(6.7) |
16.8 |
(15.4) |
(6.2) | ||||
Other (income) expense |
128.1 |
0.2 |
125.8 |
98.1 | ||||
Project income (loss) |
($104.3) |
$2.1 |
($41.4) |
($38.9) | ||||
Administrative and other expenses (income) |
11.2 |
18.6 |
73.1 |
145.7 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
(30.1) |
(11.4) |
(30.4) |
(31.4) | ||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(1.3) |
(7.3) |
19.5 |
(29.0) | ||||
Net income (loss) |
($86.7) |
($12.4) |
($64.6) |
($182.2) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities |
120.8 |
56.2 |
142.2 |
265.8 | ||||
Change in other operating balances |
(14.5) |
(24.8) |
9.8 |
(18.6) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
$19.7 |
$19.1 |
$87.4 |
$65.0 | ||||
Term loan facility repayments (1) |
(11.7) |
(11.3) |
(68.3) |
(58.4) | ||||
Project-level debt repayments |
(4.4) |
(6.6) |
(15.1) |
(26.2) | ||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2) |
(1.9) |
(3.4) |
(11.3) |
(13.4) | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (3) |
- |
(2.2) |
(3.7) |
(11.0) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(2.1) |
(2.8) |
(8.8) |
(11.6) | ||||
Free Cash Flow |
($0.4) |
($7.2) |
($19.8) |
($55.6) | ||||
Additional GAAP cash flow measures: |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
($2.7) |
($7.7) |
$320.9 |
$68.7 | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
($21.0) |
($69.1) |
($445.8) |
($182.4) | ||||
(1) Includes mandatory 1% annual amortization and 50% excess cash flow repayments by the Partnership. |
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(2) Excludes construction costs related to the Company's Canadian Hills project in 2014. |
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(3) Distributions to noncontrolling interests include distributions to the tax equity investors at Canadian Hills and to the other 50% owner of Rockland. These projects were sold in June 2015. |
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Note: This table presents Cash Distributions from Projects, Project Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 11A – Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 |
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Three months ended December 31, 2015 |
Three months ended December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Continuing |
Discontinued |
Total |
Continuing |
Discontinued |
Total | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$50.4 |
$- |
$50.4 |
$56.9 |
$20.7 |
$77.6 | ||||
Adjustment for equity method projects (1) |
6.0 |
- |
6.0 |
10.5 |
(2.9) |
7.6 | ||||
Corporate G&A expense |
(6.5) |
- |
(6.5) |
(11.2) |
- |
(11.2) | ||||
Cash interest payments |
(20.6) |
- |
(20.6) |
(39.4) |
(4.8) |
(44.2) | ||||
Cash taxes |
(1.0) |
(5.0) |
(6.0) |
(1.1) |
- |
(1.1) | ||||
Other, including changes in working capital |
(3.6) |
- |
(3.6) |
(7.9) |
(1.7) |
(9.6) | ||||
Cash flows from operating |
$24.7 |
($5.0) |
$19.7 |
$7.8 |
$11.3 |
$19.1 | ||||
Changes in other operating balances |
3.6 |
- |
3.6 |
7.9 |
1.7 |
9.6 | ||||
Severance charges |
- |
- |
- |
0.9 |
- |
0.9 | ||||
Restructuring and other charges |
- |
- |
- |
0.7 |
- |
0.7 | ||||
Shareholder litigation expenses |
- |
- |
- |
0.6 |
- |
0.6 | ||||
Refinancing transaction costs (Q1 2014) |
1.0 |
- |
1.0 |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Debt redemption costs (9.0% Notes) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
$29.3 |
($5.0) |
$24.3 |
$17.9 |
$13.0 |
$30.9 | ||||
Term loan facility repayments (2) |
(11.7) |
- |
(11.7) |
(11.3) |
- |
(11.3) | ||||
Project-level debt repayments |
(4.4) |
- |
(4.4) |
(3.7) |
(2.9) |
(6.6) | ||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3) |
(1.9) |
- |
(1.9) |
(1.5) |
(1.9) |
(3.4) | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2.2) |
(2.2) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(2.1) |
- |
(2.1) |
(2.8) |
- |
(2.8) | ||||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$9.2 |
($5.0) |
$4.2 |
($1.4) |
$6.0 |
$4.6 | ||||
Additional GAAP cash flow measures: |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
(2.7) |
- |
(2.7) |
(5.5) |
(2.2) |
(7.7) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
(21.0) |
- |
(21.0) |
(59.8) |
(9.3) |
(69.1) | ||||
(1) Represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distributions from equity method projects. |
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(2) Includes 1% mandatory annual amortization and 50% excess cash flow repayments by the Partnership. | ||||||||||
(3) Excludes construction costs related to the Company's Canadian Hills project in 2014. | ||||||||||
(4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests primarily include distributions, if any, to the tax equity investors at Canadian Hills and to the other 50% owner of Rockland. These projects were sold in June 2015. | ||||||||||
Note: This table presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 11B – Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
Twelve months ended December 31, 2015 |
Twelve months ended December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total |
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$208.9 |
$28.1 |
$237.0 |
$229.4 |
$69.8 |
$299.2 | ||||
Adjustment for equity method projects (1) |
2.2 |
(2.7) |
(0.5) |
(0.8) |
(6.1) |
(6.9) | ||||
Corporate G&A expense |
(29.4) |
- |
(29.4) |
(37.9) |
- |
(37.9) | ||||
Cash interest payments |
(98.3) |
(1.5) |
(99.8) |
(154.9) |
(13.8) |
(168.7) | ||||
Cash taxes |
(3.9) |
(6.2) |
(10.1) |
(2.1) |
- |
(2.1) | ||||
Other, including changes in working capital |
(7.8) |
(2.0) |
(9.8) |
(17.0) |
(1.6) |
(18.6) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
$71.7 |
$15.7 |
$87.4 |
$16.7 |
$48.3 |
$65.0 | ||||
Changes in other operating balances |
7.8 |
2.0 |
9.8 |
17.0 |
1.6 |
18.6 | ||||
Severance charges |
3.9 |
- |
3.9 |
6.1 |
- |
6.1 | ||||
Restructuring and other charges |
0.6 |
- |
0.6 |
1.7 |
- |
1.7 | ||||
Shareholder litigation expenses |
0.6 |
- |
0.6 |
1.4 |
- |
1.4 | ||||
Refinancing transaction costs (Q1 2014) |
1.1 |
- |
1.1 |
49.4 |
- |
49.4 | ||||
Debt redemption costs (9.0% Notes) (Q3 2015) |
19.5 |
- |
19.5 |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating |
$105.3 |
$17.7 |
$123.0 |
$92.4 |
$49.9 |
$142.3 | ||||
Term loan facility repayments (2) |
(68.3) |
- |
(68.3) |
(58.4) |
- |
(58.4) | ||||
Project-level debt repayments(3) |
(15.1) |
- |
(15.1) |
(11.7) |
(6.4) |
(18.1) | ||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (4) |
(11.3) |
- |
(11.3) |
(11.1) |
(2.3) |
(13.4) | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (5) |
- |
(3.7) |
(3.7) |
- |
(11.0) |
(11.0) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(8.8) |
- |
(8.8) |
(11.6) |
- |
(11.6) | ||||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$1.8 |
$14.0 |
$15.8 |
($0.3) |
$30.2 |
$29.9 | ||||
Additional GAAP cash flow measures: |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
$333.7 |
($12.8) |
$320.9 |
$73.5 |
($4.8) |
$68.7 | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
($432.8) |
($13.0) |
($445.8) |
($131.6) |
($50.8) |
($182.4) | ||||
(1) Represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distributions from equity method projects. |
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(2) Includes 1% mandatory annual amortization and 50% excess cash flow repayments by the Partnership. | ||||||||||
(3) Excludes $8.1 million principal repayment at Piedmont on term loan conversion (February 2014). | ||||||||||
(4) Excludes construction costs related to the Company's Canadian Hills project in 2014. | ||||||||||
(5) Distributions to noncontrolling interests primarily include distributions, if any, to the tax equity investors at Canadian Hills and to the other 50% owner of Rockland. These projects were sold in June 2015. | ||||||||||
Note: This table presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Atlantic Power Corporation |
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Table 12 – Project Adjusted EBITDA by Project (for Selected Projects) |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
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Unaudited |
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Three months ended December 31, |
Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||||
2015 |
2014 |
2015 |
2014 | ||||
East U.S. |
Accounting |
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Cadillac |
Consolidated |
$2.7 |
$2.3 |
$8.8 |
$7.7 | ||
Curtis Palmer |
Consolidated |
8.9 |
7.3 |
29.8 |
31.5 | ||
Morris |
Consolidated |
3.2 |
3.1 |
16.5 |
12.7 | ||
Piedmont |
Consolidated |
(0.1) |
2.5 |
7.6 |
6.7 | ||
Other (1) |
Consolidated |
0.8 |
0.5 |
3.2 |
3.7 | ||
Chambers |
Equity method |
3.3 |
4.5 |
17.0 |
18.6 | ||
Orlando |
Equity method |
5.4 |
5.4 |
22.0 |
15.4 | ||
Other (2) |
Equity method |
(0.2) |
(1.4) |
0.1 |
10.3 | ||
Total |
23.8 |
24.1 |
104.8 |
106.4 | |||
West U.S. |
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Manchief |
Consolidated |
3.4 |
4.0 |
5.8 |
15.0 | ||
Naval Station |
Consolidated |
1.3 |
1.2 |
10.2 |
10.3 | ||
North Island |
Consolidated |
1.4 |
1.1 |
8.4 |
5.4 | ||
Other (3) |
Consolidated |
0.2 |
(0.6) |
9.2 |
9.1 | ||
Frederickson |
Equity method |
3.3 |
3.3 |
12.5 |
12.2 | ||
Other (4) |
Equity method |
0.2 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
2.2 | ||
Total |
9.8 |
9.4 |
46.9 |
54.2 | |||
Canada |
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Calstock |
Consolidated |
2.5 |
2.9 |
9.5 |
6.8 | ||
Kapuskasing |
Consolidated |
3.7 |
3.1 |
7.8 |
9.2 | ||
Nipigon |
Consolidated |
5.2 |
5.2 |
18.3 |
15.3 | ||
North Bay |
Consolidated |
3.6 |
3.6 |
7.2 |
10.5 | ||
Williams Lake |
Consolidated |
1.5 |
3.2 |
14.0 |
15.8 | ||
Other (5) |
Consolidated |
0.2 |
6.7 |
2.9 |
18.7 | ||
Total |
16.7 |
24.7 |
59.7 |
76.3 | |||
Totals |
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Consolidated projects |
38.4 |
46.0 |
159.1 |
178.4 | |||
Equity method projects |
11.9 |
12.1 |
52.3 |
58.6 | |||
Un-allocated corporate |
0.1 |
(1.3) |
(2.5) |
(7.5) | |||
Total Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$50.4 |
$56.9 |
$208.9 |
$229.4 | |||
Reconciliation to project income (loss) |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$31.2 |
$35.3 |
$130.1 |
$155.9 | |||
Interest expense, net |
2.1 |
2.4 |
9.8 |
20.5 | |||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
(6.7) |
16.8 |
(15.4) |
(6.2) | |||
Impairment and other expense |
128.1 |
0.2 |
125.8 |
98.1 | |||
Project income (loss) |
($104.3) |
$2.1 |
($41.4) |
($38.9) | |||
(1) Kenilworth |
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(2) Selkirk |
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(3) Naval Training Station and Oxnard |
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(4) Q4 2014: Koma Kulshan; FY 2014: Koma Kulshan and Delta-Person; Q4 and FY 2015: Koma Kulshan |
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(5) Tunis, Moresby Lake and Mamquam |
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Notes: Table 12 presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a recognized measure under GAAP and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; therefore, this measure may not be comparable to a similar measure presented by other companies. The Company has not reconciled non-GAAP financial measures relating to individual projects to the directly comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on an individual project basis. |
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015 after the market closes on the afternoon of Monday, March 7, 2016. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call / Webcast Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 AM ET
Phone Number: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-870-4263; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9657; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0790.
Conference Access: Please request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
Webcast: The call will be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com.
Replay/Archive Information:
Replay: Access conference call number 10079885 at the following telephone numbers: U.S. (Toll Free) 1-877-344-7529; Canada (Toll Free) 1-855-669-9658; International (Toll) 1-412-317-0088. The replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 6, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET.
Webcast archive: The conference call will be archived on Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,138 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,500 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Shares"), Cdn$0.348125 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Shares") and Cdn$0.287563 on its Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Shares").
The dividends on the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares are to be paid on March 31, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2016.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, Series 2 Shares and Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation directly holds Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia, operates as a holding company and indirectly holds certain of Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in the United States, including Atlantic Power's Curtis Palmer, Manchief, Frederickson, Naval Station, North Island, Naval Training Center, Oxnard, Kenilworth, and Morris power generating facilities.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. Atlantic Power's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
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DEDHAM, Mass., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A, AZP.PR.B and AZP.PR.C) (the "Corporation"), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced the dividend rate on the Corporation's outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (AZP.PR.C) (the "Series 3 Shares") will be 4.64%, which will be payable June 30, 2016.
The Series 3 Shares dividend rate was calculated on February 29, 2016 to be 4.64%, representing the sum of the Canadian Government 90-day Treasury Bill yield (using the three-month average result of 0.46%) plus 4.18%.
Tax Information for Shareholders
The Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares, the Series 2 Shares and the Series 3 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada. U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements. Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals for advice regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.
About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation directly holds Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia, operates as a holding company and indirectly holds certain of Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in the United States, including Atlantic Power's Curtis Palmer, Manchief, Frederickson, Naval Station, North Island, Naval Training Center, Oxnard, Kenilworth, and Morris power generating facilities.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. Atlantic Power's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has postponed the release of its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015. The Company expects the audit of its 2015 financial statements to be completed by March 15, 2016, and it intends to release its financial results and file its annual report on Form 10-K no later than the SEC filing deadline for accelerated filers of March 15, 2016. The Company will issue a subsequent update announcing a rescheduled date for the release and conference call.
The postponement is necessary because of the additional time required to complete the complex analysis that the Company is performing to finalize a non-cash write-down of Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E) and goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015. Upon completion of the analysis, the Company anticipates recording a non-cash impairment in the range of $100 to $140 million pretax for the year ended December 31, 2015, due to changes in market conditions (specifically, lower forward power price curves) and the resulting effect on PP&E, intangible assets and goodwill.
Impairment expense is non-cash and not included in Project Adjusted EBITDA. Therefore, the Company does not expect the impairment to have an impact on Project Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Flows provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities or Adjusted Free Cash Flow for 2015 or prior periods. The Company is providing the following preliminary 2015 results:
The Company also does not expect the impairment to have an impact on its 2016 financial guidance, which it is providing as follows:
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP
All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are approximate unless otherwise indicated. Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Project Adjusted EBITDA and APLP Project Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized measures under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Please see Annex A attached to this news release for the definitions of these non-GAAP measures and our purposes for using them. Please see Table 1 attached to this news release for the GAAP reconciliation of 2015 "Project Adjusted EBITDA," "Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flow" as used in this news release. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of 2015 Project Adjusted EBITDA to Project Income (Loss) (the most directly comparable operating GAAP measure) because the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation will not be available until completion of the audit of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 and pending the results of our impairment analysis relating to those financial statements as noted above. The Company has not reconciled non-GAAP financial measures relating to the APLP projects to the directly comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty in making the relevant adjustments on an individual project basis. The Company also has not provided a reconciliation of 2016 forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Atlantic Power Corporation | ||||||||||
Table 1 – Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in millions of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||||
Twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 | ||||||||||
Preliminary, unaudited | ||||||||||
Twelve months ended |
Twelve months ended | |||||||||
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total |
Continuing Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Total | |||||
Project Adjusted EBITDA |
$208.9 |
$28.1 |
$237.0 |
$229.4 |
$69.8 |
$299.2 | ||||
Adjustment for equity method projects (1) |
2.2 |
(2.7) |
(0.5) |
(0.8) |
(6.1) |
(6.9) | ||||
Corporate G&A expense |
(29.4) |
- |
(29.4) |
(37.9) |
- |
(37.9) | ||||
Cash interest payments |
(98.3) |
(1.5) |
(99.8) |
(154.9) |
(13.8) |
(168.7) | ||||
Cash taxes |
(3.9) |
(6.2) |
(10.1) |
(2.1) |
- |
(2.1) | ||||
Other, including changes in working capital |
(7.8) |
(2.0) |
(9.8) |
(17.0) |
(1.6) |
(18.6) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities (GAAP) |
$71.7 |
$15.7 |
$87.4 |
$16.7 |
$48.3 |
$65.0 | ||||
Changes in other operating balances |
7.8 |
2.0 |
9.8 |
17.0 |
1.6 |
18.6 | ||||
Severance charges |
3.9 |
- |
3.9 |
6.1 |
- |
6.1 | ||||
Restructuring and other charges |
0.6 |
- |
0.6 |
1.7 |
- |
1.7 | ||||
Shareholder litigation expenses |
0.6 |
- |
0.6 |
1.4 |
- |
1.4 | ||||
Refinancing transaction costs (Q1 2014) |
1.1 |
- |
1.1 |
49.4 |
- |
49.4 | ||||
Debt redemption costs (9.0% Notes) (Q3 2015) |
19.5 |
- |
19.5 |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
$105.3 |
$17.7 |
$123.0 |
$92.4 |
$49.9 |
$142.3 | ||||
Term loan facility repayments (2) |
(68.3) |
- |
(68.3) |
(58.4) |
- |
(58.4) | ||||
Project-level debt repayments |
(15.1) |
- |
(15.1) |
(11.7) |
(6.4) |
(18.1) | ||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3) |
(11.3) |
- |
(11.3) |
(11.1) |
(2.3) |
(13.4) | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4) |
0.1 |
(3.8) |
(3.7) |
- |
(11.0) |
(11.0) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares of a subsidiary company |
(8.8) |
- |
(8.8) |
(11.6) |
- |
(11.6) | ||||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$1.9 |
$13.9 |
$15.8 |
($0.3) |
$30.2 |
$29.9 | ||||
Additional GAAP cash flow measures: |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
$333.7 |
($12.8) |
$320.9 |
$73.5 |
($4.8) |
$68.7 | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
($432.8) |
($13.0) |
($445.8) |
($131.6) |
($50.8) |
($182.4) | ||||
(1) Represents difference between Project Adjusted EBITDA and cash distributions from equity method projects. | ||||||||||
(2) Includes 1% mandatory annual amortization and 50% excess cash flow repayments by the Partnership. | ||||||||||
(3) Excludes construction costs related to the Company's Canadian Hills project in 2014. | ||||||||||
(4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests primarily include distributions, if any, to the tax equity investors at Canadian Hills and to the other 50% owner of Rockland. | ||||||||||
Note: This table presents Project Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP; therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. |
Annex A
Project Adjusted EBITDA is defined as project income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges) and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Management uses Project Adjusted EBITDA at the project level to provide comparative information about project performance and believes such information is helpful to investors. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate this measure in a manner that is different from other companies.
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is used to evaluate cash flows from operating activities without the effects of changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expenses, severance and restructuring charges, and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations. The intent is to reflect normal operations and remove items that are not reflective of the long-term operations of the business.
Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capex; project-level debt repayments, including amortization of the term loan; and distributions to noncontrolling interests, including preferred share dividends.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding changes in working capital balances, acquisition and disposition expenses, litigation expense, severance and restructuring charges, and cash provided by or used in discontinued operations.
Management believes that these non-GAAP cash flow measures are relevant supplemental measures of the Company's ability to earn and distribute cash returns to investors. Investors are cautioned that the Company may calculate these measures in a manner that is different from other companies.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today changes to its capital allocation strategy designed to create value for shareholders in a tax-efficient manner, while also improving the Company's financial flexibility and strengthening its balance sheet.
As part of this strategy, the Company will prioritize allocation of its discretionary capital (after mandatory debt repayment) to equity and debt repurchases, each under the normal course issuer bid (NCIB) implemented in December 2015, with a goal of capturing value arising from compelling price-to-value opportunities in its publicly traded securities. In addition, the Company has identified additional high-return investments in its existing projects as well as potential repowering projects linked to extensions of power purchase agreements (PPAs). Investments of this type yielded an average cash return of approximately 26% in 2015.
As a result of this redirection of capital to expected higher-return purposes, the Board of Directors, consistent with management's recommendation, has eliminated the Company's common stock dividend, effective immediately. Previously, the Company had paid a dividend of Cdn$0.03 per share quarterly, with the most recent payment on December 31, 2015. In conjunction with the elimination of the common stock dividend, the Company's dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) has been terminated.
"Our convertible debentures are currently trading at substantial discounts to par, and repurchases at these levels create value for our common shareholders by reducing our cash interest payments, delevering our balance sheet and improving our debt maturity profile," said James J. Moore, Jr., President & CEO of Atlantic Power. "In addition, the price of our common stock has been trading significantly below what we believe to be its intrinsic value. If this discount is sustained, we expect that the approximately US$10 million of annual cash savings from elimination of the common stock dividend will be used to repurchase common shares."
Mr. Moore continued, "We have committed to building shareholder value via a strong focus on intrinsic value per share rather than on absolute growth. We will undertake share repurchases only when the price-to-value ratio is compelling, as it is now. Further debt reduction is an important priority for the Company and remains a significant component of our capital allocation strategy. As measured against internal or external equity investment opportunities, however, our own shares currently provide the most attractive returns available to us."
Atlantic Power's repurchases of both its debt and equity are subject to the limitations of the NCIB, as detailed in the Company's press release dated December 22, 2015.
As previously disclosed in the Company's press release dated January 26, 2016, Atlantic Power will release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015 after the market close on February 25, 2016 and will hold an investor conference call at 8:30 AM ET on February 26, 2016. The Company reaffirms its 2015 guidance for Project Adjusted EBITDA of $200 to $215 million, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities of $95 to $105 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $0 to $10 million.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP
The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to the Company without unreasonable efforts.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015 after the market closes on the afternoon of Thursday, February 25, 2016. A telephone conference call hosted by Atlantic Power's management team will be held:
Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8:30 AM ET
The telephone numbers for the conference call are: US Dial In (Toll Free): 1-877-870-4263; Canada Dial In (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657; International Dial In (Toll): 1-412-317-0790. Participants will need to request access to the Atlantic Power conference call.
The conference call will also be broadcast over Atlantic Power's website at www.atlanticpower.com. Please call or log in 10 minutes prior to the call.
Replay/Archive
To listen to the conference call after it is completed, access conference call number 10079885 at the following telephone numbers: US Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529; Canada Toll Free: 1-855-669-9658; International Toll: 1-412-317-0088.
The replay will be available 1 hour after the end of the conference call through March 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM ET. The conference call will also be archived on Atlantic Power's web site at www.atlanticpower.com for a period of 12 months.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW") in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd ("APPEL") announced today that Atlantic Power intends to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for each of the following series of the Company's convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and its common shares and that APPEL intends to make an NCIB for each of the following series of its preferred shares (collectively, the "Public Securities"):
a) the 6.25% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due March 15, 2017 (the "6.25% Cdn$67.3 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.A);
b) the 5.6% Series B Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due June 30, 2017 (the "5.6% Cdn$75.8 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.B);
c) the 5.75% Series C Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due June 30, 2019 (the "5.75% US$117.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.U);
d) the 6.0% Series D Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due December 31, 2019 (the "6.0% Cdn$90.0 Million Debentures") (TSX: ATP.DB.D);
e) the common shares (the "Common Shares") (TSX:ATP);
f) the 4.85% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the "Series 1 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.A);
g) the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the "Series 2 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.B); and
h) the Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series 3 (the "Series 3 Preferred Shares") (TSX: AZP.PR.C).
Under its previous NCIB, Atlantic Power purchased Cdn$150,000 of its 6.25% debentures at an average price of Cdn$87.12; Cdn$4,661,000 of its 5.6% debentures at an average price of Cdn$91.71; US$13,000,000 of its 5.75% debentures at an average price of US$80.80; and Cdn$10,000,000 of its 6.0% debentures at an average price of Cdn$82.19.
Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that their Public Securities may trade in ranges that may not fully reflect the value of the Public Securities. As a result, Atlantic Power and APPEL believe that the purchase of their Public Securities from time to time can be undertaken at prices that make the acquisition of such securities an appropriate use of Atlantic Power's available funds. In addition, purchases under the NCIBs may increase the liquidity of the Public Securities.
Atlantic Power and APPEL will enter into a pre-defined automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with their broker in order to facilitate repurchases of their Public Securities under their NCIBs. Under the ASPP, commencing December 29, 2015, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may repurchase their Public Securities under the NCIBs at any time, including without limitation when the Company and APPEL ordinarily would not be permitted to due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Purchases will be made by the broker based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and the terms of the parties' written agreement. The ASPP will be in place for the one-year period of the NCIBs. RBC Capital Markets has been appointed as the broker of record for the Company's and APPEL's NCIBs. All Public Securities purchased under the NCIBs will be cancelled.
As of December 17, 2015, Atlantic Power had outstanding:
a) Cdn$67,283,000 principal amount of the 6.25% Cdn$67.3 Million Debentures;
b) Cdn$75,839,000 principal amount of the 5.6% Cdn$75.8 Million Debentures;
c) US$117,000,000 principal amount of the 5.75% US$117.0 Million Debentures;
d) Cdn$90,000,000 principal amount of the 6.0% Cdn$90.0 Million Debentures; and
e) 122,150,444 outstanding Common Shares.
As of December 17, 2015, APPEL had outstanding:
f) 5,000,000 outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares;
g) 2,338,094 outstanding Series 2 Preferred Shares; and
h) 1,661,906 outstanding Series 3 Preferred Shares.
Under the NCIBs, the broker for Atlantic Power and APPEL may purchase up to 10% of the public float of Atlantic Power's convertible debentures and common shares and up to 5% of the amount issued and outstanding of APPEL's preferred shares, determined as of December 17, 2015, up to the following limits:
Limit on Purchases (Principal Amount) | ||
Total Limit (1) |
Daily Limit (2) | |
a) 6.25% Cdn$67.3 Million Debentures |
Cdn$6,717,300 |
Cdn$8,004 |
b) 5.6% Cdn$75.8 Million Debentures |
Cdn$7,583,900 |
Cdn$18,378 |
c) 5.75% $117.0 Million Debentures |
US$11,700,000 |
US$25,373 |
d) 6.0% Cdn$90.0 Million Debentures |
Cdn$8,995,000 |
Cdn$11,570 |
Limit on Purchases (Number of Shares) | ||
Total Limit (3) |
Daily Limit (4) | |
e) Common Shares |
12,139,215 |
22,600 |
f) Series 1 Preferred Shares |
250,000 |
1,000 |
g) Series 2 Preferred Shares |
116,904 |
1,000 |
h) Series 3 Preferred Shares |
83,095 |
1,000 |
Notes: 1. Represents 10% of the public float. As of December 17, 2015, the public float of the 6.25% Cdn$67.3 Million Debentures was $67,173,000; the public float of the 5.6% Cdn$75.9 Million Debentures was $75,839,000; the public float of the 5.75% US$117.0 Million Debentures was US$117,000,000; and the public float of the 6.0% Cdn$90.0 Million Debentures was $89,950,000. 2. Represents 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Value ("ADTVA") on the TSX. The ADTVA for the 6.25% Cdn$67.3 Million Debentures is $32,020; the ADTVA for the 5.6% Cdn$75.8 Million Debentures is $73,512; the ADTVA for the 5.75% US$117.0 Million Debentures is US$101,493; and the ADTVA for the 6.0% Cdn$90.0 Million Debentures is $46,283. 3. For the Common Shares, represents 10% of the public float. For the Series 1 Preferred Shares, the Series 2 Preferred Shares and the Series 3 Preferred Shares, represents 5% of the amount issued and outstanding. As of December 17, 2015, the public float of the Common Shares was 121,392,151; the public float of the Series 1 Preferred Shares was 4,000,000; the public float of the Series 2 Preferred Shares was 2,338,094; and the public float of the Series 3 Preferred Shares was 1,661,906. 4. Represents the greater of 25% of the 6-month Average Daily Trading Volume ("ADTVO") on the TSX or 1,000 shares. The ADTVO for the Common Shares is 90,400; the ADTVO for the Series 1 Preferred Shares is 1,539; the ADTVO for the Series 2 Preferred Shares is 1,230; and the ADTVO for the Series 3 Preferred Shares is 787. |
Atlantic Power and APPEL intend to commence their NCIBs on December 29, 2015. The NCIBs will expire on December 28, 2016 or such earlier date as the Company and/or APPEL complete their respective purchases pursuant to the NCIBs. All purchases made under the NCIBs will be made through the facilities of the TSX or other Canadian designated exchanges and published marketplaces and in accordance with the rules of the TSX at market prices prevailing at the time of purchase. Common share purchases under the NCIB may also be made on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in compliance with rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other designated exchanges and published marketplaces in the U.S. in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ability to make certain purchases through the facilities of the NYSE is subject to regulatory approval. The actual amount of Public Securities that may be purchased under the NCIBs is subject to, and cannot exceed, the limits referred to above.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 megawatts ("MW"), in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. APPEL is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate", "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation
DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today an agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP, a subsidiary of LyondellBasell, to modify and extend the Energy Services Agreement (ESA) for its Morris project from November 2023 to December 2034. The facility's ground lease and equipment leases also have been extended to the ESA expiration date. The changes to the ESA become effective January 1, 2016.
"The modified agreement extends our relationship with an important customer while also extending our presence and participation in the PJM power market," said James J. Moore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Power.
Morris is a 177 megawatt (MW) natural gas combined-cycle facility that entered commercial operation in 1998. The project is located in Morris, Illinois, approximately 60 miles from Chicago, and is in the ComEd zone of PJM. Equistar is the primary customer for the project's steam output. The remaining capacity and energy as well as ancillary services are sold into the PJM market.
Separately, and not related to the ESA modifications and extension, the Company expects that Morris will undergo an approximately six-week major maintenance outage in the late summer of 2016. Morris is also expected to undergo a shorter routine outage in the spring. During these outages, the Company will continue work on upgrades to the project's combustion turbines and steam turbine generator, which are expected to enhance availability and reliability. Higher maintenance expense associated with both outages and lost margin during the longer outage, as well as other less significant factors, are expected to reduce Project Adjusted EBITDA from the Morris project by approximately 60% in 2016 from an above-average level in 2015.
The extension of the Morris ESA increases the average remaining life of the Company's Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) from 7.2 years to 7.6 years (on an EBITDA-weighted basis).
Mr. Moore continued, "We expect the changes to the ESA will result in modestly higher Project Adjusted EBITDA from Morris on average relative to the original contract. The terms of this amendment and extension were achieved despite very challenging power market conditions. This is an indication of the value of reliable, well-located projects and strong customer relationships. Now that we have significantly reduced our debt and overhead costs, we are in a better financial position to be patient and disciplined in considering PPA extensions depending on customer needs, market conditions and terms."
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers largely under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. Atlantic Power's power generation projects in operation have an aggregate gross electric generation capacity of approximately 2,141 MW, in which its aggregate ownership interest is approximately 1,504 MW. The Company's current portfolio consists of interests in twenty-three operational power generation projects across nine states in the United States and two provinces in Canada.
Atlantic Power trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Investor Relations
(617) 977-2700
info@atlanticpower.com
Copies of certain financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following:
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Please refer to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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