CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 29, 2008) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to sell its 25% stake in Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos, SA ("CLH"), the leading pipeline transporter of refined products in Spain, to a buyers group consisting of subsidiaries of Deutsche Bank AG, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn and AMP Capital Investors. The all-cash consideration for Enbridge's stake will total EUR 876 million (approximately CDN $1.36 billion). Closing of this transaction is expected in mid-June.
"CLH has been a terrific investment for Enbridge," said Patrick D. Daniel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge, Inc. "However, as announced earlier this year, we felt there was significant untapped value in our CLH investment that could best be redeployed to support our other priority growth initiatives. We have concluded an agreement a little sooner than expected as a result of a very attractive pre-emptive offer from the buying group. This sale will take care of all of our 2008 equity needs along with a significant portion of 2009."
Enbridge announced in February that it was evaluating strategic alternatives for its CLH investment. Proceeds from the sale of this interest will be applied toward funding Enbridge's extensive list of expansion projects in its core North American crude oil pipeline business. Enbridge currently has $12 billion in commercially secured projects under construction or awaiting final regulatory approvals, including expansions to Enbridge's crude oil mainline system connecting Western Canada with key markets in Eastern Canada, the U.S. Midwest and points beyond; a new pipeline system to bring diluent supply from the U.S. Midwest to Alberta; and continued development of regional pipeline infrastructure to support growing oil sands production in Alberta.
Citi served as Enbridge's exclusive financial advisor and Cuatrecasas was Enbridge's legal advisor.
About Enbridge
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America and internationally. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has international operations and a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 5,600 people, primarily in Canada, the U.S. and South America. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and on the New York Stock Exchange in the U.S. under the symbol ENB. Information about Enbridge is available on the Company's web site at www.enbridge.com.
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