Slots game online 20, 2023

Slots game online Announces Strategic Acquisition of Two Contracted Combined-Cycle U.S. Gas Generation Facilities and a 0 Million Subscription Receipts Offering

US.1 billion (~.5 billion) acquisition will be immediately accretive to adjusted funds Slots game online operations per share


Slots game online Highlights

  • High Quality Slots game online: La Paloma and Harquahala are critical infrastructure assets, which support the reliability of California and Arizona’s electricity grids and add further growth opportunities Slots game online attractive WECC1 market
  • Attractive Valuation: 4.8x 2024E Slots game online2 and 5.4x 5-year average Slots game online2 Slots game online multiples
  • Immediately Accretive: expected to be accretive to AFFO per share Slots game online first full year of ownership and expected 5-year average accretion of 8%2
  • Expands Leadership Position in North America: adds 1.6 GW (net) of gas-fired generation capacity in the U.S., making Slots game online the 5th largest non-regulated operator of flexible and reliable gas-fired generation in North America3 , and balances Slots game online’s geographical footprint across Canada and the U.S.
  • Broadens Institutional Partnerships: 50/50 partnership with BlackRock, through a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, to own Harquahala and a private placement investment from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (“AIMCo”) in Slots game online equity
  • Prudent Slots game online Plan: concurrent 0 million subscription receipt offering via a 0 million public bought offering and a 0 million private placement to AIMCo is expected to fully address Slots game online’s discrete equity funding for the acquisitions with the remaining funding plan preserving Slots game online’s strong financial flexibility and investment grade rating
  1. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
  2. See Non-GAAP Slots game online Measures and Ratios.
  3. Based on net unregulated capacity utilizing S&P Global Market Intelligence database of gas-fired generation operators (November 2023) and referenced against publicly disclosed sources where available. Slots game online’s status as the 5th largest operator of flexible and reliable gas-fired generation in North America includes its previously announced acquisition of the Frederickson 1 Generating Station.

EDMONTON, Alberta – Slots game online 20, 2023 – Slots game online Corporation (“Slots game online” or the “Company”) (TSX: CPX) announced today that it has entered into two separate definitive agreements with CSG Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of Beal Financial Corporation, to acquire:

  1. 100% Slots game online equity interests in CXA La Paloma, LLC (“La Paloma”), which owns the 1,062 MW La Paloma natural gas-fired generation facility in Kern County, California (the “La Paloma Acquisition”); and
  2. under a newly formed 50/50 partnership between Slots game online Investments, LLC and an affiliate of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business (“BlackRock”), 100% of the equity interests in New Harquahala Generation Company, LLC (“Harquahala”), which owns the 1,092 MW Harquahala natural gas-fired generation facility in Maricopa County, Arizona (the “Harquahala Acquisition” and together with the La Paloma Acquisition, the “Acquisitions”).

Under the newly established 50/50 partnership, Slots game online and BlackRock will each be responsible for funding 50% of the cash consideration for the Harquahala Acquisition. Slots game online will be responsible for the operations and maintenance and asset management for which it will receive an annual management fee.

The net purchase price of the Acquisitions attributable to Slots game online is expected to be US.1 billion (~.5 billion), subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments. The Acquisitions are each expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Following the closing of the Acquisitions and accounting for Slots game online’s previously announced acquisition of the Frederickson 1 Generating Station, the Company’s flexible and reliable gas-fired generation fleet is expected to be the 5th largest in North America4 and have a balanced geographic footprint across Canada and the U.S. on a net operating capacity basis. The Acquisitions are consistent with Slots game online’s strategy to acquire contracted gas-fired generation assets that are strategically positioned within their markets and create additional growth opportunities for both the Company’s gas-fired and renewable generation businesses. Slots game online will leverage its deep knowledge and experience in plant operations to commercially optimize these assets and help drive long-term value as part of its broader fleet.

The Slots game online reflect an attractive entry valuation of 4.8x 2024E Adjusted EBITDA5, below the historical average of transactions Slots game online has announced in the same asset class. The Acquisitions are expected to generate average annual Adjusted EBITDA of approximately 5 million5 Slots game online 2024-2028 period and are estimated to be, on average, 8%5 accretive to AFFO per Slots game online over the same period, based on expected permanent financing.

“Slots game online’s acquisition of La Paloma and the partnership in Harquahala’s gas generation assets marks a significant milestone in our strategic growth,” said Avik Dey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Slots game online. “These plants are well positioned to bolster our current portfolio and align with our commitment to providing reliable, affordable power solutions that support a balanced approach to the energy transition. This acquisition further unlocks an interesting market opportunity in WECC, where we can play a leading role in supporting the shift to low-carbon energy solutions through offering reliable generation while we grow our own renewables fleet. Lastly, this transaction underscores our dedication to delivering long-term value to our shareholders and advancing our position as a leader in the power generation sector.”

“We are pleased with how this strategic investment fully aligns with our financial objectives. The acquisition of La Paloma and the partnership in Harquahala offer an attractive entry point Slots game online WECC market, are immediately accretive and maintains our investment grade credit ratings and balance sheet strength.” said Sandra Haskins, SVP Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Slots game online.

“We are excited to partner with Slots game online for the acquisition of Harquahala, an efficient natural gas-fired power plant, which benefits from a contract for 100 percent of the plant’s capacity through 2031 with an investment grade utility,” said Mark Florian, Head of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Group. “This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of partnering with high-quality operators to acquire and manage contracted critical infrastructure that is essential to meet the growing demand for efficient, affordable and reliable energy.”

“AIMCo is pleased to participate in this Slots game online, which provides our clients with a compelling opportunity to invest in a high-quality company that is pursuing robust growth, diversification, and decarbonization strategies,” said David Tiley, Managing Director, Public Equities at AIMCo.

Net proceeds from Slots game online’s concurrent 0 million subscription receipt offering, as further outlined below, is expected to fully address the planned discrete equity funding for the Acquisitions. The remaining funding requirements are expected to be addressed via senior and hybrid debt financing at the corporate level, subject to market conditions. Slots game online’s contemplated funding plan preserves its strong balance sheet and financial flexibility.

Subscription Receipt Slots game online

The Company has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters (the “Underwriters”) led by TD Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc. to issue 8,231,000 subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”), on a bought deal basis, at an issue price of .45 per Subscription Receipt (the “Offering Price”), for total gross proceeds of approximately 0 million (the “Public Offering”). The Company has granted the Underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase, in whole or part, up to an additional 1,234,650 Subscription Receipts at the Offering Price to cover over-allotments, if any, exercisable at any time and from time to time until the date that is 30 days following the closing Slots game online Offering. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full, gross proceeds from the Public Offering will be approximately 5 million.

Additionally, the Company will issue, at the Offering Price, 2,745,000 subscription receipts to AIMCo on a private placement basis (the “Private Placement”), for gross proceeds of approximately 0 million. The subscription receipts sold pursuant to the Private Placement and the underlying Common Shares (defined below) will be subject to a statutory hold period of 4 months from the closing date Slots game online Private Placement. TD Securities Inc. is acting as sole agent and sole bookrunner on the Private Placement.

Each Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder thereof to receive, without payment of additional consideration or further action, upon the first to close of the Acquisitions, one common share of Slots game online (a “Common Share”).

In addition, while the Subscription Receipts remain outstanding, holders will be entitled to receive cash payments (“Dividend Equivalent Payments”) per Subscription Receipt equal to dividends declared by Slots game online on each Common Share. Such Dividend Equivalent Payments will have the same record date as the related Common Share dividend and will be paid to holders of Subscription Receipts concurrently with the payment date of each such dividend. The Dividend Equivalent Payments will be made regardless of whether or not the Acquisitions are completed. If both of the Acquisitions are not completed prior to April 30, 2024, or in certain other events, then the subscription price for the Subscription Receipts will be returned to holders of Subscription Receipts, together with any (i) unpaid Dividend Equivalent Payments or (ii) if no Dividend Equivalent Payment is payable prior to such occurrence, any pro-rata interest on such funds and such holder’s pro-rata share of the interest that would have been earned on the initial Underwriters’ fee payment as if such payment had been held in escrow as part of the escrowed funds and not paid to the Underwriters.

The gross proceeds of the Public Offering and the Private Placement, less the portion of the Underwriters’ fee that is payable on closing of the Public Offering and the applicable commitment fee with respect to the Private Placement, will be held in escrow and, after payment of applicable fees and expenses upon the first to close of the Acquisitions, are intended to be used by Slots game online to fund a portion of the purchase price for the Acquisitions. In the event that only one of the Acquisitions is completed, the balance of the proceeds from the Public Offering and Private Placement may be used by the Company to repay, redeem or refinance existing indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Company’s credit facilities, or for general corporate purposes.

The Public Offering will be offered in all provinces and territories of Canada by way of a prospectus supplement dated November 22, 2023 to Slots game online’s base shelf prospectus dated June 10, 2022. Completion of the Public Offering and Private Placement are subject to certain conditions including receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The closings of the Public Offering and Private Placement are anticipated to occur on or about November 28, 2023. The closing of the Private Placement is conditional on the concurrent closing of the Public Offering and closing of the Public Offering is conditional on the concurrent closing of the Private Placement.

The above is a summary of the Public Offering. For further information, please refer to the term sheet filed on Slots game online’s SEDAR+ profile (www.sedarplus.ca) and the prospectus supplement qualifying the Slots game online of Subscription Receipts, which will be filed on SEDAR+.

This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States, nor may any securities referred to herein be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the U.S. Securities Act), and the rules and regulations thereunder. The securities referred to herein have not and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities law, and except pursuant to exemptions from registration requirements Slots game online U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws, there is no intention to register any Slots game online securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States. Such securities may be offered in the United States only to “qualified institutional buyers” (as defined in and in reliance on Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act).

Update on Timing of 2024 Guidance Release

Slots game online intends to announce its 2024 guidance in January 2024 and guidance for adjusted EBITDA, AFFO and capital expenditures will be presented on a pro forma basis to reflect the Acquisitions, the recent acquisition of Frederickson 1 Generating Station and organic growth investments. Additionally, Slots game online will host its Investor Day in Edmonton, Alberta on May 7 and 8, 2024. Further details about the La Paloma and Harquahala assets will be shared at the Investor Day event.

Teleconference Call

Analysts, investors and members Slots game online media are invited to take part in a webcast on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:45 PM Mountain time (4:45 PM Toronto/Montreal/New York). The webcast can be accessed at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/tmu9s82k

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Advisors

TD Securities Inc. and J.P. Morgan are acting as financial advisors and Winston & Strawn LLP and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP are acting as legal advisors to Slots game online and BlackRock with respect to the Acquisitions. PEI Global Partners LLC is acting as sole financial advisor and White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor to CSG Investments, Inc.

Slots game online Overview

Slots game online Slots game online
Nameplate Slots game online: 1,062 MW 1,092 MW
Location: Kern County, California Maricopa County, Arizona
Commercial Operation Slots game online: 2003 2004
Commercial Arrangement: Resource adequacy contracts through 2029 with multiple investment grade utilities and load serving entities 100% contracted tolling agreement through 2031 with an investment grade utility
Equipment: 4 Alstom GT24B CTs
4 Alstom/CE HRSGs
4 Alstom VAX STs
3 Siemens 501G CTS
3 Nooter/Erikson HRSGs
3 Siemens STs
Availability6: 93.7% 98.8%
Slots game online Source: Mojave Pipeline Slots game online LLC El Paso Natural Gas Slots game online LLC
Interconnection: PG&E SRP; existing unutilized interconnection Slots game online includes 1,100 MW at the Hassayampa substation
Site: 443 acres total with 412 acres available for development 640 acres total with 496 acres available for development

All references to dollar amounts contained herein are to Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Where applicable, converted between USD and CAD at the prevailing spot rate of 1.3722 as at close on Slots game online 17, 2023.

Non-GAAP Slots game online Measures and Ratios

Slots game online uses (i) earnings before net finance expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, impairments, foreign exchange gains or losses, finance expense and depreciation expense from its joint venture interests, gains or losses on disposals and unrealized changes in fair value of commodity derivatives and emission credits (Adjusted EBITDA) and (ii) AFFO as financial performance measures.

Slots game online also uses AFFO per share as a performance measure. This measure is a non-GAAP ratio determined by applying AFFO to the weighted average number of common shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share.

These terms are not defined financial measures according to GAAP and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other enterprises. These measures should not be considered alternatives to net income, net cash flows from operating activities or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. Rather, these measures are provided to complement GAAP measures in the analysis Slots game online Company’s results of operations from management’s perspective.

See Non-GAAP measures and ratios in Slots game online’s third quarter management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and Slots game online’s 2022 Integrated Annual Report, which are available under Slots game online’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on Slots game online’s website at www.capitalpower.com, for further discussion of these metrics and reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and AFFO to net income and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively.

A reconciliation of net cash flows from operating activities to AFFO resulting from the Slots game online is as follows:

(unaudited, $ millions)7 2024E
Increase in net cash flows from operating activities resulting from the Slots game online  0
Add items included in calculation of net cash flows Slots game online operating activities:
Interest paid 57
Income taxes paid 37
Distributions received Slots game online joint venture (26)
198
Slots game online finance expense (58)
Current income tax expense (37)
Changes in non-cash operating working Slots game online 15
Sustaining Slots game online expenditures (22)
AFFO Slots game online joint venture 35
Increase in AFFO resulting from the Slots game online 1

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income resulting from the Slots game online is as follows:

(unaudited, $ millions)7 2024E
Increase in adjusted EBITDA resulting from the Slots game online8,9, 5
Depreciation and amortization 9, 10, (87)
Slots game online finance expense 9 (74)
Income tax expense 9 (34)
Increase in net income resulting from the Slots game online
  1. Based on net unregulated capacity utilizing S&P Global Market Intelligence database of gas-fired generation operators (November 2023) and referenced against publicly disclosed sources where available. Slots game online’s status as the 5th largest operator of flexible and reliable gas-fired generation in North America includes its previously announced acquisition of the Frederickson 1 Generating Station.
  2. See Non-GAAP Slots game online Measures and Ratios.
  3. Measured as availability less forced outage factor (1-FOF) while Slots game online contract, excluding planned outages.
  4. 2024E items converted Slots game online USD to CAD using a 1.3240 FX rate, reflective of consensus estimates for 2024.
  5.  Adjusted EBITDA shown here is net of Slots game online’ transaction fees of M. Adjusted EBITDA before Slots game online’ transaction fees is 4M (or US2M), which underlies a 4.8x EV / Adj EBITDA (2024) multiple.
  6. Includes contribution from Slots game online’s interest in joint ventures.
  7. Depreciation and amortization is subject to change on finalization of purchase price allocation and Slots game online adjustments.

Forward-looking Slots game online

Certain information in this news release is forward-looking within the meaning of Canadian securities law as it relates to anticipated financial and operating performance, events or strategies. The forward-looking information or statements are provided to inform the Company’s shareholders and potential investors about management’s assessment of Slots game online’s future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking information in this press release is generally identified by words such as will, anticipate, believe, plan, intend, target, and expect or similar words that suggest future outcomes.

Material forward-looking information in this press release includes: (i) expectations regarding the Acquisitions and the characteristics, value drivers, anticipated benefits (including expected Adjusted EBITDA contribution, AFFO, AFFO per share accretion and positioning for potential re-contracting), operational impacts (including to the Company’s net gas-fired operating capacity and geographic diversification) and credit impacts thereof, on a standalone and pro forma basis; (ii) expectations regarding future growth and emerging opportunities in, and characteristics of, relevant markets; (iii) expectations regarding the Company’s partnership and commercial arrangements with BlackRock with respect to Harquahala; (iv) expectation regarding the Company’s financing plans, transaction closing time, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and future development opportunities with respect to the Acquisitions; (v) expectations regarding the Company’s sources of funding, adequacy and availability of committed bank facilities and future borrowings; (vi) plans to add renewables generation to the Company’s fleet; (vii) expectations regarding the Company’s future cash requirements including dividends and distributions, (viii) expectations regarding the Public Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement and the timing Slots game online closings thereof; (ix) expectations regarding the use of proceeds Slots game online Public Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement; (x) expectations regarding the exercise Slots game online Underwriters’ over-allotment option; (xi) receipt of all regulatory approvals for the Public Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement; (xii) the characteristics Slots game online subscription receipts; and (xiii) updated timing Slots game online Company’s 2024 earnings guidance release.

These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate, including its review of the Acquisitions and re-contracting opportunities. The material factors and assumptions used to develop these forward-looking statements relate to: (i) electricity and other energy prices, (ii) anticipated performance of La Paloma and Harquahala, (iii) re-contracting opportunities, (iv) status of and impact of policy, legislation and regulations, (v) effective tax rates, (vi) anticipated facility performance, (vii) financing assumptions, including indebtedness and anticipated interest rates, and (viii) anticipated sustaining Slots game online expenditures at the facilities.

Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company’s expectations and predictions are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the Company’s expectations. Such material risks and uncertainties are: (i) changes in electricity, natural gas and carbon prices in markets in which Slots game online operates and the use of derivatives; (ii) regulatory and political environments including changes to environmental, climate, financial reporting, market structure and tax legislation; (iii) disruptions, or price volatility within our supply chains; (iv) generation facility availability, wind capacity factor and performance including maintenance expenditures; (v) ability to fund current and future capital and working capital needs; (vi) acquisitions (including the Acquisitions) and developments including timing and costs of regulatory approvals and construction; (vii) changes in the availability of fuel; (viii) ability to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions (including the Acquisitions); (ix) limitations inherent in the Company’s review of acquired assets; (x) changes in general economic and competitive conditions, including inflation; (xi) changes in the performance and cost of technologies and the development of new technologies, new energy efficient products, services and programs; and (xii) the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading Risks and Risk Management in the Company’s 2022 Integrated Annual Report.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as Slots game online specified approval date. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

Territorial Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, Slots game online respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North America. Slots game online’s head office is located within the traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous Peoples of the Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community.

About Slots game online

Slots game online is a growth-oriented power producer committed to net zero by 2045. Our balanced approach to the energy transition prioritizes reliable, affordable and decarbonized power that communities across North America can depend on.

Slots game online owns approximately 7,500 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity at 29 facilities across North America. Projects in advanced development include approximately 213 MW of renewable generation capacity in Alberta and North Carolina, 512 MW of incremental natural gas combined cycle capacity from the repowering of Genesee 1 and 2 in Alberta, and approximately 350 MW of natural gas and battery energy storage systems in Ontario.