A final base shelf prospectus containing important information relating to the securities described in this document has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada. A copy of the final base…
TransAlta Key Messages 9,000 MW spanning multiple fuels and Leading Diversified Power markets Generation Company Over 75 facilities 2,200 MW of renewable energy 100 years of operating history Proven Track Record Disciplined…
Our Business Among Canadas largest publicly traded wholesale power Coal: generator & marketers with over 100 years of operating 4,926 MW 1 experience 9,000 MWs strategically positioned in Canada, Western U.S. Gas: and Western…
2013 Business Highlights Stabilizing cash flows and extending the life of assets through re-contracting Contract extension for 245 MW in Australia (Q4) 20-year contract for 74 MW at Ottawa with Ontario Power Authority (Q3) 24-year…
Track Record of Credit Positive Actions Committed to maintaining investment grade ratings Completed a number of credit positive transactions in the past three years: Common equity and preferred share issuances of 1.8 billion…
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Diversified and Highly Contracted Portfolio Diversification supports stable, steady cash flow GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSIFICATION (MW)1 Australia 5% U.S.A. 23% Western Canada Eastern 58% Canada 14% FUEL TYPE DIVERSIFICATION…
Environmental Leadership TransAlta is competitively positioned to mitigate emissions costs through early engagement, a portfolio of initiatives and pass through contracts Cost pass through under change-in-law provisions of Alberta…
Canadian Federal GHG Emissions Regulations Canadian Federal regulations were amended to extend the useful life of coal-fired plants to 50 years, from 45 years Weighted average life of TransAltas Alberta coal fleet is 19 years under…
Historical Power Prices in Alberta Since deregulation, AB Pool prices have averaged 65 / MWh Source: AESO 14
Alberta Electricity Market Drivers Steady Load Growth Across Alberta Declining Reserve Margins Alberta continues to see considerable Alberta Interconnected Electric System demand growth due to industrial and mining (AIES) Reserve…
Significant Upside Potential Post Alberta PPA Expiry Expiry of the Alberta Coal and Hydro PPAs expected to provide significant EBITDA upside and debt service coverage Indicative EBITDA Estimate for Alberta PPA Assets1,2 Assuming…
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TransAltas 5-Year Growth Track Record Disciplined growth with a focus on contracted assets1 2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 80 MW 694 MW 123 MW 132 MW Kent Hills Canadian Hydro Ardenville / Kent Hills 2 Summerview 2 / Blue Trail…
Mid-American Strategic Partnerships Strategic partnerships, which build on existing relationship with MidAmerican, the utilities-focused, privately owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway TAMA Power: Partnership will originate and…
TransAlta Renewables (RNW on the TSX) 29 6 1,256 86 renewable power operating megawatts installed million current generation facilities regions generating capacity annual dividend Significant Benefits to TransAlta Corporation…
Funding Growth TransAlta has access to a number of sources of equity-like capital to fund growth, and will fund in a manner that is consistent with investment grade metrics Internally Generated Cash Flow Increases significantly once…
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Stable Financial Performance Results 9 MONTHS 9 MONTHS 2012 2011 2010 (in millions CAD, except where noted) 2013 2012 Revenues 1,705 1,564 2,262 2,663 2,673 Comparable EBITDA 780 701 1,014 1,045 963 Funds from Operations 550 572 776…
Strong Liquidity & Balance Sheet Liquidity at September 30, 2013 2.1B of Credit Facilities 1.0B Available Liquidity 1.5B 1.0B Available Syndicate 0.3B Letters of Credit 0.6B 0.8B Drawn Bilaterals 2012 & 2013 Capital…
Debt Maturity Profile Debt Profile1,2,3 0.9 billion of Canadian debentures 2.0 billion of U.S. Senior Notes 0.4 billion of non-recourse debt Investment grade credit ratings: DBRS: BBB / Stable S&P: BBB- / Stable 800 USD…
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Recap of Investment Highlights Diversified, highly-contracted generation portfolio located in markets with strong fundamentals Extending life and reducing merchant risk of asset base through new contracts Expected significant cash…