OAKVILLE, Ontario, Oct 31 — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”, “Algonquin” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its approximately 64% ownership interest in Chilean water utility Suralis S.A. (“Suralis”) to a fund managed by Toesca S.A. Administradora General de Fondos (“Toesca”). The transaction was originally announced on August 28, 2026. The transaction resulted in total proceeds of approximately $126.4 million, plus an earnout opportunity of up to $1.5 million.
“This transaction represents another important step in simplifying our portfolio and sharpening our focus on our core regulated utility businesses,” said Rod West, Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin. “Our approach to portfolio decisions remains disciplined and deliberate, with a focus on strengthening the regulated platform and supporting compelling long-term value for our stakeholders. We are grateful to the Suralis team for their commitment to customers and the communities they serve.”
Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be used for debt paydown and to facilitate capital recycling into the Company’s capital plan for 2026-2028.