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ENBRIDGE INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 18, 2018)

Filed September 18, 2018For Securities:ENBENBMFEBBGFEBRGFEBRZFENBGFENBRFENFFFEBGEFENBFFENBHFENBNFENBOFENBSFEBBNFENNPF

Summary

Enbridge Inc. (ENB) has announced a significant strategic move through definitive agreements to acquire all outstanding public units of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (EEP) and all outstanding public shares of Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (EEQ). Additionally, Enbridge will acquire all outstanding public common shares of Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF). These transactions aim to simplify Enbridge's corporate structure and are expected to yield benefits such as enhanced financial flexibility and operational efficiencies. While the filing provides details on these acquisitions, it primarily serves as an "Other Events" notification, referencing joint press releases for comprehensive information. Investors should note that the "Forward-Looking Statements" section contains extensive disclaimers regarding the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with these anticipated transactions, including potential impacts on future financial results, dividends, and operational performance. Further details and important information for investors will be made available in subsequent filings, including proxy statements and prospectuses.

Key Highlights

  • 1Enbridge Inc. is acquiring all outstanding public units of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (EEP).
  • 2Enbridge Inc. is acquiring all outstanding public shares of Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (EEQ).
  • 3Enbridge Inc. is acquiring all outstanding public common shares of Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF).
  • 4These acquisitions are structured through separate definitive agreements announced via joint press releases.
  • 5The transactions are intended to simplify Enbridge's corporate structure.
  • 6The filing includes extensive cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements and associated risks.
  • 7Investors are directed to future SEC and Canadian securities regulator filings for more detailed information on the transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enbridge announced definitive agreements to acquire the publicly held units of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (EEP) and Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (EEQ), as well as the publicly held shares of Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF).

The primary stated purpose is to simplify Enbridge's corporate structure. The press releases, referenced in the filing, likely detail additional strategic benefits and synergies anticipated from these transactions.

This 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification of these agreements. More comprehensive information, including financial details and terms, can be found in the joint press releases filed as exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2) and in future regulatory filings, such as proxy statements and prospectuses, which Enbridge will submit to the SEC and Canadian securities regulators.

The filing includes significant cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements. Key risks include the possibility that the transactions may not close, negative effects from the pendency of the deals, the ability to realize expected cost savings and benefits, potential impacts on future cash flows and distributions, outcomes of litigation and regulatory proceedings, operational performance, and various market and economic factors such as commodity prices and interest rates. Investors are encouraged to review the "Risk Factors" sections in Enbridge's and its sponsored vehicles' previous filings.