Algonquin completes Suralis sale for about $126M
AQN said the Suralis sale is a step toward simplifying its portfolio and focusing on its core regulated utility businesses.
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) completed the sale of its approximately 64% ownership interest in Chilean water utility Suralis S.A. to a fund managed by Toesca S.A. Administradora General de Fondos. The transaction resulted in total proceeds of approximately $126.4 million, plus an earnout opportunity of up to $1.5 million.
Proceeds are expected to be used for debt paydown and to facilitate capital recycling into AQN’s 2026–2028 capital plan. AQN described the sale as a step in simplifying its portfolio and focusing on its core regulated utility businesses.
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Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate pointSuralis sale resulted in approximately $126.4 million in proceeds. 3% of market cap
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Ownership interest sold: Approximately 64%
Transaction proceeds: Approximately $126.4 million
Earnout opportunity: Up to $1.5 million
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4 metrics
Ownership interest sold
Approximately 64%
Suralis S.A.
Transaction proceeds
Approximately $126.4 million
Completed sale of AQN’s Suralis ownership interest
Earnout opportunity
Up to $1.5 million
Suralis sale
Capital plan period
2026–2028
Proceeds are expected to facilitate capital recycling into the plan
Key Terms
earnout opportunity, capital recycling, regulated utility businesses, forward-looking statements
4 terms
earnout opportunity financial
"plus an earnout opportunity of up to $1.5 million"
capital recycling financial
"to facilitate capital recycling into the Company’s capital plan"
Capital recycling is a strategy where a company sells mature or non-core assets to free up cash, then uses that money to invest in new projects or pay down debt. For investors, it matters because it can boost returns and growth without needing new funding, while also revealing how management chooses to deploy company resources—like selling an old house to fund a new one that may earn more or cost less to maintain.
regulated utility businesses technical
"focus on its core regulated utility businesses"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
How much did AQN receive from the Suralis sale?
AQN reported total proceeds of approximately $126.4 million, plus an earnout opportunity of up to $1.5 million.
Which buyer acquired AQN’s Suralis stake?
The buyer was a fund managed by Toesca S.A. Administradora General de Fondos. AQN sold its approximately 64% ownership interest in Suralis S.A., a Chilean water utility.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date: October 30, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-37946
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| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | ||
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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354 Davis Road
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F □ Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): □
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): □
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:
| Exhibit | Description | ||||
99.1 | Press Release dated October 30, 2026 | ||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. | |||||
| (registrant) | |||||
| Date: October 30, 2026 | By: /s/ Robert Stefani | ||||
| Name: Robert Stefani | |||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | |||||
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Completes Sale of Ownership Stake in Chilean Utility
Transaction advances portfolio simplification and supports capital deployment priorities
OAKVILLE, Ontario, October 30, 2026 – Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) ("AQN", "Algonquin" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its approximately 64% ownership interest in Chilean water utility Suralis S.A. ("Suralis") to a fund managed by Toesca S.A. Administradora General de Fondos ("Toesca"). The transaction was originally announced on August 28, 2026. The transaction resulted in total proceeds of approximately $126.4 million, plus an earnout opportunity of up to $1.5 million.
“This transaction represents another important step in simplifying our portfolio and sharpening our focus on our core regulated utility businesses,” said Rod West, Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin. “Our approach to portfolio decisions remains disciplined and deliberate, with a focus on strengthening the regulated platform and supporting compelling long-term value for our stakeholders. We are grateful to the Suralis team for their commitment to customers and the communities they serve.”
Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be used for debt paydown and to facilitate capital recycling into the Company’s capital plan for 2026-2028.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty Utilities Co., is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares and Series 2019-A subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNB, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpower.com and follow us on X.com @AQN_Utilities.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements included in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies, regulations and rules under such laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). The words "will", "expects", “would”, "believes", "estimates", "targets", "forecast", "outlook", "guidance", "projected" (and grammatical variations of such terms) and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected proceeds of the sale, the earnout opportunity,
and the expected use of proceeds from the transaction. These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including assumptions based on historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions, by their very nature they require making assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. AQN cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained herein are provided for the purposes of assisting in understanding the Company and its business, operations, risks, financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods indicated and to present information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in AQN's Annual Information Form and Annual Management Discussion & Analysis, each for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Management Discussion & Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, each of which is or will be available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.
Given these assumptions and risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other than as specifically required by law, AQN undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Measures
AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines. Some measures are calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. AQN's method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Contacts
Investor Inquiries:
Brian Chin - Vice President, Investor Relations
Amanda Bersing – Manager, Investor Relations
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
E-mail: InvestorRelations@APUCorp.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500
Media Inquiries:
Stephanie Bose
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
E-mail: Corporate.Communications@libertyutilities.com
Telephone: (905) 465-4500