Hydro One notice of redemption of its 5.77% notes due November 15, 2012

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Hydro One Inc. announced that tomorrow it will issue formal notice of redemption of all $600 million of Hydro One Inc.'s outstanding Series 3, 5.77% notes due November 15, 2012 (the "Notes").   The Notes will be redeemed on September 4, 2012 at a redemption price of 100.863 percent of the principal amount of the Notes together with accrued interest to September 4, 2012, in accordance with the terms of the trust indenture governing the Notes.

Hydro One Inc. is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries in electricity transmission and distribution and telecom businesses. One of its subsidiaries, Hydro One Networks Inc., operates one of the largest transmission and distribution systems in North America. Hydro One Inc. is wholly owned by the Province of Ontario.

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SOURCE: Hydro One Inc.

Ali R. Suleman
Vice President and Treasurer
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Hydro One Investor Relations
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