HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On January 4, 2013 the Board of Directors of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA
EMA.PR.A and EMA.PR.C) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common
share payable on and after February 15, 2013 to common shareholders of
record at the close of business on February 1, 2013; a quarterly
dividend of $0.2750 per Series A First Preferred Share payable on and
after February 15, 2013 to Series A First Preferred shareholders of
record at the close of business on February 1, 2013; and a quarterly
dividend of $0.25625 per Series C First Preferred Share payable on and
after February 15, 2013 to Series C First Preferred shareholders of
record at the close of business on February 1, 2013.
Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial
legislation, Emera Inc. hereby notifies its common shareholders, its
Series A First Preferred shareholders, and its Series C First Preferred
shareholders that such dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends.
About Emera Inc.
Emera Inc. is an energy and services company with $7.4 billion in assets
and 2011 revenues of $2.1 billion. The company invests in electricity
generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission
and utility energy services. Emera's strategy is focused on the
transformation of the electricity industry to cleaner generation and the
delivery of that clean energy to market. Emera has interests throughout
northeastern North America and in three Caribbean countries. More than
80% of the company's earnings come from regulated investments. Emera
common and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and
trade respectively under the symbol EMA, EMA.PR.A and EMA.PR.C.
Additional Information can be accessed at www.emera.com
or at www.sedar.com.
Emera Inc.
Scott Balfour, 902-428-6157
Executive
Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Jill MacDonald,
CA, 902-428-6486
Manager, Investor Relations
Source: Emera Inc.