Higher earnings were mainly due to Utilities' cost efficiencies and growth in the asset base, as well as earnings from ongoing transition work related to the long-term contract to operate
Earnings attributable to equity owners of the Company were
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
- Invested
$230 million in capital projects, of which 96 per cent was invested in regulated utilities. - Filed an application with the
Alberta Utilities Commission to postponeCanadian Utilities' electricity and natural gas distribution utility rate increases for 2021 and collect the deferred amounts beginning in 2023. This application aligns with our long-standing practice of supporting the communities we have the privilege to serve. The current economic situation inAlberta , including hardships faced by customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the rationale for the rate freeze. - Declared a second quarter dividend of
43.98 cents per share or$1.76 per Class A non-voting and Class B common share on an annualized basis.
TELECONFERENCE AND WEBCAST
Management invites interested parties to listen via live webcast at: https://www.canadianutilities.com/en-ca/investors/events-presentations.html
A replay of the teleconference will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until
This news release should be read in concert with the full disclosure documents.
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