TC Energy provides results of Series 5 and Series 6 conversion elections
Rhea-AI Summary
TC Energy (TSX:TRP) announced conversion election results for its preferred share series effective Jan. 30, 2026. A total of 109,800 of 12,070,593 Series 5 shares were elected to convert to Series 6, while 1,089,726 of 1,929,407 Series 6 shares were elected to convert to Series 5.
Because conversions would leave fewer than one million Series 6 shares outstanding, the company advised that no Series 5 will convert and all remaining Series 6 will automatically convert to Series 5 on a one-for-one basis. After conversion, there will be 14,000,000 Series 5 shares outstanding.
Series 5 will remain listed on the TSX under TRP.PR.C. Series 5 pays a quarterly fixed dividend at an annualized 4.501% for five years beginning Jan. 30, 2026. Holders may again convert on Jan. 30, 2031 and every fifth year thereafter.
Positive
- Total consolidation to 14,000,000 Series 5 shares outstanding
- Series 5 retains listing on TSX: TRP.PR.C
- Fixed quarterly dividend at an annualized 4.501% for five years starting Jan. 30, 2026
Negative
- Series 6 shares will no longer be listed on the TSX after Jan. 30, 2026
- Holders of Series 6 converted to Series 5 lose access to conversion until Jan. 30, 2031
News Market Reaction – TRP
In the Jan 26 session, TRP gained 0.11%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Preferred share notice | Neutral | +1.7% | Set conversion rights and dividend rates for Series 5 and 6 preferred shares. |
| Nov 06 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +0.2% | Declared common and preferred dividends, all designated eligible for tax purposes. |
| Nov 06 | Earnings and outlook | Positive | +0.2% | Reported higher Q3 comparable EBITDA and extended three‑year financial outlook. |
| Oct 16 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -0.0% | Announced timing and access details for Q3 2025 results conference call. |
| Oct 09 | Debt and redemption | Neutral | +0.2% | Closed US$350M notes offering to fund redemption of Series 11 preferred shares. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent preferred share and dividend announcements have been followed by modestly positive or stable price reactions, suggesting the market typically absorbs these capital structure updates smoothly.
This announcement follows a series of capital structure and dividend-related updates. On Dec. 31, 2025, TC Energy outlined conversion rights and dividend rates for the same Series 5 and 6 preferred shares, with shares rising 1.67%. Earlier, on Nov. 6, 2025, quarterly dividends and strong Q3 results coincided with small positive moves. A junior subordinated notes offering and preferred share redemption on Oct. 9, 2025 also saw a slight gain. Together, these events show that preferred-share actions and funding moves have not disrupted the stock’s upward trajectory.
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CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that 109,800 of its 12,070,593 fixed rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 5 (Series 5 Shares) have been elected for conversion on Jan. 30, 2026 (the Conversion Date), on a one-for-one basis, into floating rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 6 (Series 6 Shares); and 1,089,726 of its 1,929,407 Series 6 Shares have been elected for conversion, on a one-for-one basis, into Series 5 Shares.
The Company has provided notice to the holders of its Series 5 Shares and Series 6 Shares (collectively, the Holders), that after taking into account all shares tendered for conversion by Holders by the Jan. 16, 2026 deadline for conversion notices, the Company has determined that there would be less than one million Series 6 Shares outstanding on the Conversion Date. In accordance with the conditions set out in the Company’s prospectus supplement dated June 17, 2010 (the Prospectus), the Company therefore advised the Holders that no Series 5 Shares will be converted into Series 6 Shares, and all remaining Series 6 Shares will automatically be converted into Series 5 Shares on a one-for-one basis on the Conversion Date.
As a result of the conversion, TC Energy will have 14,000,000 Series 5 Shares issued and outstanding. The Series 5 Shares will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol TRP.PR.C. The Series 6 Shares will no longer be listed on the TSX after the Conversion Date.
The Series 5 Shares will pay on a quarterly basis for the five-year period beginning on Jan. 30, 2026, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of TC Energy, a fixed dividend at an annualized rate of 4.501 per cent.
Holders of Series 5 Shares will have the opportunity to convert their shares again on Jan. 30, 2031 and on Jan. 30 in every fifth year thereafter as long as the shares remain outstanding. For more information on the terms of, and risks associated with an investment in the Series 5 Shares and the Series 6 Shares, please see the Prospectus which is available on sedarplus.ca or on our website.
About TC Energy
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs, moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.
TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release contains certain information that is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties (such statements are usually accompanied by words such as "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "may", "will", "should", "estimate", "intend" or other similar words). Forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide TC Energy security holders and potential investors with information regarding TC Energy and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of TC Energy's and its subsidiaries' future plans and financial outlook. All forward-looking statements reflect TC Energy's beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made and as such are not guarantees of future performance. As actual results could vary significantly from the forward-looking information, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking information and should not use future-oriented information or financial outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. We do not update our forward-looking information due to new information or future events, unless we are required to by law. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the anticipated results, refer to the most recent Quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual Report filed under TC Energy’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
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