Atlantic Power Corp. (AT)

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces December 2012 Common Share Dividend
Company Release - 12/14/2012 12:00

BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") today announced its distribution for the month of December 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on January 31, 2013 to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2012.

Tax Information for Shareholders

Atlantic Power Corporation designates its dividend to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any provinces of Canada.

U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers may be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements.

The Company's common share dividend is subject to a 25% withholding tax rate for holders that are not residents of Canada, which may be reduced pursuant to an applicable tax treaty. The withholding tax rate is 15% for U.S.-resident holders that qualify for the benefits of the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Non-Canadian holders may be required by their brokers to complete a Form NR301 (or an equivalent form) in order to demonstrate their entitlement to a treaty-reduced rate of withholding tax. U.S. and other non-Canadian holders should consult their brokers about the requirement to provide such forms.

U.S. individuals holding shares in taxable accounts may be eligible to receive a credit on their U.S. income tax return for this withholding tax. U.S. individuals holding the Company's common shares in Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") may be exempt from withholding tax pursuant to the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning common shares of the Company. Individuals who believe the withholding tax exemption applies to their IRA should contact their broker to determine how to claim the exemption.

About Atlantic PowerAtlantic Power is a leading publicly traded, power generation and infrastructure company with a well-diversified portfolio of assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The net generating capacity of the Company's projects is approximately 2,117 MW, consisting of interests in 30 operational power generation projects across 11 states and 2 provinces and also an 84-mile, 500 kilovolt electric transmission line located in California. In addition, the Company has an approximately 300 MW wind project under construction in Oklahoma, which is expected to achieve commercial operation later this year and a 53 MW biomass project under construction in Georgia, which is expected to achieve commercial operation in the first quarter of 2013. Atlantic Power also owns a majority interest in Rollcast Energy, a biomass power plant developer in Charlotte, NC. Atlantic Power is incorporated in British Columbia, headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego.

The Company's corporate strategy is to increase the value of the Company through accretive acquisitions in North American markets while generating stable, contracted cash flows from its existing assets to sustain its dividend payout to shareholders. The Company's dividend is currently paid monthly at an annual rate of Cdn$1.15 per share.

Atlantic Power has a market capitalization of approximately $1.3 billion and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:

Atlantic Power Corporation Amanda Wagemaker, Investor Relations(617) 977-2700 [e-mail]

Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements

To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and forward-looking information as defined under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").

Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects and other matters. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the expectations for the achievement of commercial operation of Atlantic Power's biomass project under construction in Georgia and its wind project under construction in Oklahoma.

Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada from time to time. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces Closing of Public Offering of Extendible Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures o...


BOSTON, Dec. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering, on a bought deal basis, in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except the Province of Quebec (the "Offering"), of C$100 million aggregate principal amount of series D extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") at a public offering price of C$1,000 per Debenture.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Ridgeline Energy Holdings, Inc. (the "Acquisition") and to fund certain working capital commitments and acquisition expenses related to Ridgeline Energy Holdings, Inc.

The Debentures will have an initial maturity date of March 31, 2013 which will automatically be extended to December 31, 2019 upon the closing of the Acquisition. If the Acquisition does not close by March 31, 2013 (the "Initial Maturity Date") or is earlier terminated, the Company will be required to repay the Debentures within three business days of the Initial Maturity Date. The Debentures will bear interest at a rate of 6.00% per year, and will be convertible into common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at an initial conversion price of C$14.50 per Common Share, being a ratio of approximately 68.9655 Common Shares per C$1,000 principal amount of Debentures (subject to customary adjustments). The Company received net proceeds from the Offering, after deducting the underwriting fee and expenses related to the Offering, of approximately C$95.5 million. TD Securities and BMO Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunners with respect to the Offering.

The Debentures were distributed pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated December 3, 2012 to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated August 17, 2012 in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, other than the Province of Quebec, and pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and related prospectus supplement. A copy of the Canadian prospectus supplement and accompanying short form base shelf prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained upon request by contacting TD Securities Inc., Attn: Symcor, NPM (Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]) or BMO Capital Markets, Attn: Mississauga Distribution Centre C/O The Data Group of Companies (Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone] x4222); and a copy of the U.S. prospectus supplement relating to the offering of Debentures may be obtained upon request from TD Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: David Chepauskas (31 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019, Tel: [phone]) or BMO Capital Markets, Attn: Equity Syndicate (3 Times Square, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]).

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Atlantic Power Corporation and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. Announce Quarterly Dividends on the Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 and Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 of Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.
Company Release - 12/05/2012 12:00

BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (Atlantic Power) and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. (TSX: AZP.PR.A and AZP.PR.B) (the Corporation), a subsidiary of Atlantic Power, announced that the Corporation has declared quarterly dividends of Cdn$0.303125 per share on its Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 (the Series 1 Shares) and Cdn$0.437500 on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 (the Series 2 Shares).

The dividends on the Series 1 Shares and the Series 2 Shares are to be paid on December 31, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2012.

Tax Information for ShareholdersThe Corporation designates the dividend on each of the Series 1 Shares and the Series 2 Shares to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any of the provinces and territories of Canada.

U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements.

Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning preferred shares of the Corporation.

About Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.The Corporation is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Power. The Corporation directly holds Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in British Columbia, operates as a holding company and indirectly holds certain of Atlantic Power's business and power generation and other assets in the United States, including Atlantic Power's Curtis Palmer, Manchief, Frederickson, Naval Station, North Island, Naval Training Center, Oxnard, Greeley, Kenilworth, and Morris power generating facilities.

About Atlantic Power CorporationAtlantic Power is a leading publicly traded, power generation and infrastructure company with a well-diversified portfolio of assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The net generating capacity of the Company's projects is approximately 2,117 MW, consisting of interests in 30 operational power generation projects across 11 states and 2 provinces and also an 84-mile, 500 kilovolt electric transmission line located in California. In addition, the Company has an approximately 300 MW wind project under construction in Oklahoma, which is expected to achieve commercial operation later this year and a 53 MW biomass project under construction in Georgia, which is expected to achieve commercial operation in the first quarter of 2013. Atlantic Power also owns a majority interest in Rollcast Energy, a biomass power plant developer in Charlotte, NC. Atlantic Power is incorporated in British Columbia, headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego.

The Company's corporate strategy is to increase the value of the Company through accretive acquisitions in North American markets while generating stable, contracted cash flows from its existing assets to sustain its dividend payout to shareholders. The Company's dividend is currently paid monthly at an annual rate of Cdn$1.15 per share.

Atlantic Power has a market capitalization of approximately $1.4 billion and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:

Atlantic Power Corporation Amanda Wagemaker, Investor Relations(617) 977-2700 [e-mail]

Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on Atlantic Power's website.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements

To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and forward-looking information as defined under Canadian securities law (collectively, "forward-looking statements").

Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements", which reflect the expectations of management regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities of the Company and its projects and other matters. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words "may," "will," "project," "continue," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to present or historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited, to statements with respect to the expectations for the achievement of commercial operation of Atlantic Power's biomass project under construction in Georgia and its wind project under construction in Oklahoma.

Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada from time to time. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what are believed to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Ridgeline Energy Holdings, Inc.

BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Veolia Environnement SA ("Veolia") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ridgeline Energy Holdings, Inc. ("Ridgeline Energy" or "Ridgeline"), currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eolfi SA, a European renewable power development company majority owned by Veolia (the "Acquisition").

"The Acquisition will add interests in three wind projects totaling 150 net MW, two in operation and one completing construction by year end," said Barry Welch, President and CEO of Atlantic Power. "These projects have 20-year and 25-year power purchase agreements ("PPAs") with investment grade off-takers, and are expected to generate $9 to $12 million of operating cash flow per year starting in 2013. In addition, the Company will acquire Ridgeline's development pipeline, which includes approximately 1,000 MW of solar and wind projects. The Ridgeline team will add substantial experience in renewable project acquisition, development, construction and asset management to the Company. The Ridgeline acquisition strengthens our ability to execute development stage projects which is one of our target growth areas. It also complements our other growth area, operating project acquisitions, as exemplified by the Capital Power Income LP transaction completed a year ago. In combination with cash flows from our existing diversified portfolio of assets, these growth initiatives will continue to support our dividend."

Ridgeline Energy currently has a wind and solar development pipeline of more than 20 projects in the U.S. totaling approximately 1,000 MW. Planned development expenditures in 2013 are focused on near-term opportunities where PPAs can be obtained quickly, including solar sites where investment tax credits remain available and construction could be completed as early as the first quarter of 2014. Wind development viability will depend on continued support from renewable portfolio standards in more than 30 states and a possible extension of production tax credits. While the amount of development expenditures could vary significantly depending on ongoing progress with the pipeline projects, the Company's current estimate is that the net impact of those investments along with cash flow from the operating projects will be approximately neutral in 2013 to 2015, and significantly accretive thereafter.

The Acquisition will increase the Company's ownership interest in the Rockland project to a 50% managing member interest from 30%, and add a 12.5% interest in Ridgeline's 125 MW Goshen North project. As part of the acquisition of Ridgeline, the Company will also acquire 100% of Meadow Creek, a 120 MW wind project currently under construction in Idaho, with a commercial operation date ("COD") expected in December 2012.

As part of the Acquisition, Atlantic Power will integrate Ridgeline's team of over 30 employees, which has a broad set of competencies essential for the successful identification, resource assessment, development (including permitting), construction and operation of large-scale renewable power projects. Ridgeline was responsible for developing Idaho's first utility scale wind project and has successfully developed three additional wind projects totaling 325 MW, including Rockland and Goshen North. As a part of Atlantic Power, this team will also assist the Company in its assessment and pursuit of other renewable acquisitions and in managing Atlantic Power's growing renewable energy portfolio.

The total cost of the Acquisition will be approximately $88 million, subject to working capital adjustments. The Company currently intends to fund the acquisition from the net proceeds of a planned issuance of convertible debt.

The Acquisition is subject to approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as well as other regulatory agencies. In addition to customary closing conditions, the Acquisition closing is subject to the Company obtaining financing and the Meadow Creek project achieving certain commercial operating milestones. The Acquisition is expected to close on or before December 31, 2012.

For additional information, see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2012.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces November 2012 Common Share Dividend
Company Release - 11/15/2012 12:00

BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of November 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on December 31, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2012.

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Atlantic Power Corporation Releases Third Quarter 2012 Results and Announces $225 million in Tax Equity Commitments for Canadian Hills Wind

Date: 11-05-2012

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Atlantic Power Corporation Releases Third Quarter 2012 Results and Announces $225 million in Tax Equity Commitments for Canadian Hills Wind

Date: 11-05-2012

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces October 2012 Common Share Dividend


BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of October 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on November 30, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2012.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

On August 8, 2012, Atlantic Power announced the details of the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP" or the "Plan"). The DRIP allows eligible holders of Common Shares to reinvest their cash dividends (if, as and when declared by the Company's board of directors and paid) to acquire additional Common Shares of Atlantic Power at a 3% discount to market price, as defined in the Plan.

All holders of Common Shares who are Canadian or U.S. residents are eligible to participate in the Plan. Shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP should contact their brokerage firm to enroll in the Plan.

A complete copy of the DRIP and enrollment information is available in the "Investors" section of the Company's website www.atlanticpower.com or here . Shareholders are urged to carefully read the complete Plan before making any decisions regarding their participation in the DRIP.

Participation in the DRIP does not relieve shareholders of any liability for taxes that may be payable in respect of dividends that are reinvested in new Common Shares pursuant to the DRIP. Eligible shareholders interested in participating in the DRIP should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax implications and consequences of their participation in the DRIP in their particular circumstances.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction.

Tax Information for Shareholders

Atlantic Power Corporation designates its dividend to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any provinces of Canada.

U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements.

The Company's common share dividend is subject to a 25% withholding tax rate for holders that are not residents of Canada, which may be reduced pursuant to an applicable tax treaty. The withholding tax rate is 15% for U.S.-resident holders that qualify for the benefits of the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Non-Canadian holders may be required by their brokers to complete a Form NR301 (or an equivalent form) in order to demonstrate their entitlement to a treaty-reduced rate of withholding tax after December 31, 2012. U.S. and other non-Canadian holders should consult their brokers about the requirement to provide such forms.

U.S. individuals holding shares in taxable accounts may be eligible to receive a credit on their U.S. income tax return for this withholding tax. U.S. individuals holding the Company's common shares in Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") may be exempt from withholding tax pursuant to the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning common shares of the Company. Individuals who believe the withholding tax exemption applies to their IRA should contact their broker to determine how to claim the exemption.

About Atlantic Power

Atlantic Power is a leading publicly traded, power generation and infrastructure company with a well diversified portfolio of assets in the United States and Canada. The Company's power generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers under long-term power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity prices. The net generating capacity of the Company's projects is approximately 2,117 MW, consisting of interests in 30 operational power generation projects across 11 states and 2 provinces and an 84-mile, 500 kilovolt electric transmission line located in California. In addition, the Company has one 53 MW biomass project under construction in Georgia and one approximately 300 MW wind project under construction in Oklahoma. Atlantic Power also owns a majority interest in Rollcast Energy, a biomass power plant developer in Charlotte, NC. Atlantic Power is incorporated in British Columbia, headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego.

The Company's corporate strategy is to increase the value of the company through accretive acquisitions in North American markets while generating stable, contracted cash flows from its existing assets to sustain its dividend payout to shareholders. The Company's dividend is currently paid monthly at an annual rate of Cdn$1.15 per share.

Atlantic Power has a market capitalization of approximately $1.8 billion and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.atlanticpower.com or contact:

Atlantic Power Corporation
Amanda Wagemaker, Investor Relations
[phone]
[e-mail]

Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or on the Company's website.

SOURCE Atlantic Power Corporation

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces September 2012 Common Share Dividend

Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of September 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on October 31, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on September 28, 2012.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

On August 8, 2012, Atlantic Power announced the details of the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP" or the "Plan"). The DRIP allows eligible holders of Common Shares to reinvest their cash dividends (if, as and when declared by the Company's board of directors and paid) to acquire additional Common Shares of Atlantic Power at a 3% discount to market price, as defined in the Plan.

All holders of Common Shares who are Canadian or U.S. residents are eligible to participate in the Plan. Shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP should contact their brokerage firm to enroll in the Plan.

A complete copy of the DRIP and enrollment information is available in the "Investors" section of the Company's website www.atlanticpower.com or here. Shareholders are urged to carefully read the complete Plan before making any decisions regarding their participation in the DRIP.

Participation in the DRIP does not relieve shareholders of any liability for taxes that may be payable in respect of dividends that are reinvested in new Common Shares pursuant to the DRIP. Eligible shareholders interested in participating in the DRIP should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax implications and consequences of their participation in the DRIP in their particular circumstances.

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces August 2012 Common Share Dividend
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – August 15, 2012 – /PRNewswire/ – Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the “Company”) today announced its distribution for the month of August 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on September 28, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2012.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
On August 8, 2012, Atlantic Power announced the details of the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP” or the “Plan”). The DRIP allows eligible holders of Common Shares to reinvest their cash dividends (if, as and when declared by the Company’s board of directors and paid) to acquire additional Common Shares of Atlantic Power at a 3% discount to market price, as defined in the Plan.
All holders of Common Shares who are Canadian or U.S. residents are eligible to participate in the Plan. Shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP should contact their brokerage firm to enroll in the Plan.
A complete copy of the DRIP and enrollment information is available in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website www.atlanticpower.com or here . Shareholders are urged to carefully read the complete Plan before making any decisions regarding their participation in the DRIP.
Participation in the DRIP does not relieve shareholders of any liability for taxes that may be payable in respect of dividends that are reinvested in new Common Shares pursuant to the DRIP. Eligible shareholders interested in participating in the DRIP should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax implications and consequences of their participation in the DRIP in their particular circumstances.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction.
Tax Information for Shareholders
Atlantic Power Corporation designates its dividend to be an “eligible dividend” pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any provinces of Canada.
U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to “qualified dividends” provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements.
The Company’s common share dividend is subject to a 25% withholding tax rate for holders that are not residents of Canada, which may be reduced pursuant to an applicable tax treaty. The withholding tax rate is 15% for U.S.-resident holders that qualify for the benefits of the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.
Non-Canadian holders may be required by their brokers to complete a Form NR301 (or an equivalent form) in order to demonstrate their entitlement to a treaty-reduced rate of withholding
tax after December 31, 2012. U.S. and other non-Canadian holders should consult their brokers
about the requirement to provide such forms.
U.S. individuals holding shares in taxable accounts may be eligible to receive a credit on their
U.S. income tax return for this withholding tax. U.S. individuals holding the Company’s common
shares in Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) may be exempt from withholding tax pursuant
to the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.
Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals regarding the tax
consequences of purchasing or owning common shares of the Company. Individuals who believe
the withholding tax exemption applies to their IRA should contact their broker to determine how to
claim the exemption.
About Atlantic Power
Atlantic Power is a leading publicly traded, power generation and infrastructure company with a
well diversified portfolio of assets in the United States and Canada. The Company’s power
generation projects sell electricity to utilities and other large commercial customers under longterm
power purchase agreements, which seek to minimize exposure to changes in commodity
prices. The net generating capacity of the Company’s projects is approximately 2,141 MW,
consisting of interests in 31 operational power generation projects across 11 states and 2
provinces and an 84-mile, 500 kilovolt electric transmission line located in California. In addition,
the Company has one 53 MW biomass project under construction in Georgia and one
approximately 300 MW wind project under construction in Oklahoma. Atlantic Power also owns a
majority interest in Rollcast Energy, a biomass power plant developer in Charlotte, NC. Atlantic
Power is incorporated in British Columbia, headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago,
Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego.
The Company’s corporate strategy is to increase the value of the company through accretive
acquisitions in North American markets while generating stable, contracted cash flows from its
existing assets to sustain its dividend payout to shareholders. The Company’s dividend is
currently paid monthly at an annual rate of Cdn$1.15 per share.
Atlantic Power has a market capitalization of approximately $1.6 billion and trades on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol AT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol ATP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at
www.atlanticpower.com or contact:
Atlantic Power Corporation
Amanda Wagemaker, Investor Relations
[phone]
[e-mail]
Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents are filed on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under "Atlantic Power Corporation" or
on the Company's website.

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Dividend announcement and financials: http://www.snl.com/Cache/1500042848.PDF?D=&O=PDF&IID=4098671&Y=&T=&FID=1500042848

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces July 2012 Common Share Dividend
Company Release - 07/13/2012 12:00


BOSTON, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of July 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on August 31, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2012.

Tax Information for Shareholders


Atlantic Power Corporation designates this dividend to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its equivalent in any provinces of Canada.

U.S. individual or other non-corporate taxpayers should be eligible for the reduced rate of tax currently applicable to "qualified dividends" provided that the investor meets the holding period and any other requirements.

The Company's common share dividend is subject to a 25% withholding tax rate for holders that are not residents of Canada, which may be reduced pursuant to an applicable tax treaty. The withholding tax rate is 15% for U.S.-resident holders that qualify for the benefits of the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Non-Canadian holders may be required by their brokers to complete a Form NR301 (or an equivalent form) in order to demonstrate their entitlement to a treaty-reduced rate of withholding tax after December 31, 2012. U.S. and other non-Canadian holders should consult their brokers about the requirement to provide such forms.

U.S. individuals holding shares in taxable accounts may be eligible to receive a credit on their U.S. income tax return for this withholding tax. U.S. individuals holding the Company's common shares in Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") may be exempt from withholding tax pursuant to the Canada – U.S. Income Tax Convention.

Taxpayers should always seek their own independent qualified professionals regarding the tax consequences of purchasing or owning common shares of the Company. Individuals who believe the withholding tax exemption applies to their IRA should contact their broker to determine how to claim the exemption

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces Closing of Concurrent Public Offerings of Common Shares and Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures
BOSTON, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE:AT) (TSX:ATP) (the "Company" or "Atlantic Power") announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering of 5,567,177 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at a public offering price of US$12.76 per Common Share sold in US dollars and C$13.10 per Common Share sold in Canadian dollars (the "Common Share Offering"). The Company received net proceeds from the Common Share Offering, after deducting the underwriting discounts and expenses, of approximately, US$68.5 million. Morgan Stanley acted as sole bookrunner with respect to the Common Share Offering.
The Company also announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering on a bought deal basis, in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, of US$130 million aggregate principal amount of series C convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Debentures", and the offering of the Debentures, the "Debenture Offering" and, together with the Common Share Offering, the "Offerings"). The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year, and will mature on June 30, 2019, unless earlier redeemed. The Debentures will be convertible into Common Shares at an initial conversion price of US$17.25 per Common Share, being a ratio of approximately 57.9710 Common Shares per US$1,000 principal amount of Debentures. The Company received net proceeds from the Debenture Offering, after deducting the underwriting discounts and expenses, of approximately US$124.0 million. TD Securities acted as sole bookrunner with respect to the Debenture Offering.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offerings to fund the Company's equity commitment in Canadian Hills Wind Power Development Project, its approximately 300 MW wind energy project under construction in the State of Oklahoma. To the extent that any net proceeds remain thereafter, such net proceeds will be used by the Company to fund additional growth opportunities and for general corporate purposes.
A registration statement related to the Common Share Offering has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Common Share Offering was made solely by means of a prospectus, and the final prospectus has been filed with the SEC in the United States and a supplemented short form PREP prospectus has been filed with the Canadian securities regulators in each of the provinces in Canada other than Prince Edward Island and Quebec. A copy of the U.S. prospectus relating to the Common Share Offering may be obtained for free by visiting the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and a copy of the Canadian prospectus relating to the Common Share Offering may be obtained for free by visiting the SEDAR database on the Canadian securities administrators' website at www.sedar.com or upon request from Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail].
A registration statement related to the Debenture Offering has been declared effective by the SEC. The Debenture Offering was made solely by means of a prospectus, and the final short form prospectus has been filed with the Canadian securities regulators in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, other than Quebec. A copy of the U.S. prospectus relating to the Debenture Offering may be obtained for free by visiting the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and a copy of the Canadian prospectus relating to the Debenture Offering may be obtained for free by visiting the SEDAR database on the Canadian securities administrators' website at www.sedar.com. A copy of the U.S. prospectus relating to the Debenture Offering may be obtained upon request from TD Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: David Chepauskas (31 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019, Tel: [phone]), and a copy of the Canadian prospectus relating to the Debenture Offering may be obtained upon request by contacting TD Securities Inc., Attn: Symcor, NPM (Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]).
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Unsecured Convertible Debentures on a Bought Deal Basis
Atlantic Power Corporation
(NYSE:AT)(TSX:ATP)(TSX:ATP.DB)(TSX:ATP.DB.A)(TSX:ATP.DB.B) (the "Company" or
"Atlantic Power") announced today that it has priced an underwritten public
offering on a bought deal basis, in each of the provinces and territories of
Canada, except Quebec, of US$130 million aggregate principal amount of series C
convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") at a public
offering price of US$1,000 per Debenture. The Debentures will bear interest at a
rate of 5.75% per year, and will mature on June 30, 2019, unless earlier
redeemed. The Debentures will be convertible into common shares of the Company
at an initial conversion price of US$17.25 per common share, being a ratio of
approximately 57.9710 common shares per US$1,000 principal amount of Debentures.
The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the offering of the Debentures,
after deducting the underwriting discounts and estimated expenses, will be
approximately US$124.0 million. TD Securities is acting as sole bookrunner with
respect to the offering of Debentures. Subject to customary closing conditions,
the offering of Debentures is expected to close on July 5, 2012.


The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Debenture offering,
together with the net proceeds of its concurrent offering of 5,500,000 common
shares, to fund the Company's equity commitment in Canadian Hills, its
approximately 300 MW wind energy project under construction in the State of
Oklahoma. Any remaining net proceeds will be used to fund additional growth
opportunities and for general corporate purposes.


The Debentures will be issued pursuant to an effective Form S-1 registration
statement previously filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") and pursuant to a preliminary short form prospectus
previously filed in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except
Quebec. A copy of the U.S. prospectus relating to the offering of Debentures may
be obtained upon request from TD Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: David Chepauskas
(31 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019, Tel: [phone]); and a copy of the
Canadian prospectus relating to the offering of Debentures may be obtained upon
request by contacting TD Securities Inc., Attn: Symcor, NPM (Email:
[e-mail], Tel: [phone]).


This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

[johnsyn]

http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/news.aspx?iid=4098671

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Atlantic Power Corporation Announces June 2012 Common Share Dividend
Company Release - 06/15/2012 12:00
BOSTON, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of June 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on July 31, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on June 29, 2012.

[johnsyn]

Headline: Atlantic Power Corporation and Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd. Announce Quarterly Dividends on the Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 1 and Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 2 of Atlantic Power Preferred Equity Ltd.

Date: 06-05-2012

[johnsyn]

Atlantic Power Corporation Announces May 2012 Common Share Dividend
Company Release - 05/15/2012 12:00
BOSTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP) (NYSE: AT) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of May 2012. A dividend of Cdn$0.09583 per common share will be payable on June 29, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2012.

[johnsyn]

Atlantic Power Corporation

Headline: Atlantic Power Corporation Releases First Quarter 2012 Results

Date: 05-07-2012

For a complete listing of our press releases, please visit the following URL:
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[johnsyn]

The seeking alpha article comments at the end, give an investor insight on the foreign tax and that in most cases, you can deduct the foreign tax withholding from your income taxes, what form to file.

[johnsyn]

http://seekingalpha.com/article/295409-atlantic-power-corporation-offers-a-secure-monthly-dividend

[johnsyn]

There is a 15% Canadian foreign tax on U.S. investors, that if held in IRA account, would be exempt from the tax.

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AT pays a monthly dividend based on about a 7.66% annual yield.