Emera Inc. Registers $2.25 Billion in Debt Securities for Future Financing

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Emera Inc. has filed an F-10 registration statement to authorize the issuance of up to $2.25 billion in debt securities, providing significant financing flexibility for its capital program and general corporate needs.

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• Debt Securities Registration

  Emera Inc. has registered to offer up to US$2.25 billion in senior and/or subordinated unsecured debt securities.

• Shelf Offering

  This is a 'shelf' registration, allowing the company to issue these securities from time to time over a 36-month period, providing flexibility for future capital needs.

• Guaranteed by Parent

  The debt securities will be issued by indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, EUSHI Finance, Inc. and Emera US Finance, LLC, and fully guaranteed by Emera Incorporated and Emera US Holdings Inc.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds from any future sales are intended for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing indebtedness.

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Emera Inc. has filed a shelf registration statement (F-10) to authorize the issuance of up to US$2.25 billion in debt securities. This move provides the company with significant financial flexibility to raise capital from time to time over the next three years. This registration follows the company's recent announcement of a $20 billion capital program, indicating a strategic step to secure funding for its long-term growth initiatives and general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. For a capital-intensive utility, establishing such financing capacity is a routine but important aspect of managing its balance sheet and funding future projects.