Twin Butte Energy Ltd. Announces Adoption of a Dividend Reinvestment Plan
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CALGARY, Aug. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - (TSX —TBE) Twin Butte Energy Ltd. ("Twin Butte") announces that it has adopted a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP"). Eligible shareholders may elect to participate in the DRIP commencing with dividends to be paid on September 17, 2012 to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2012.
The DRIP allows eligible shareholders of Twin Butte to direct that their cash dividends be reinvested in additional common shares ("Common Shares") of Twin Butte which, when issued from treasury, will be issued at 95 percent of the Average Market Price (as defined in the DRIP) on the applicable dividend payment date.
While it is currently the intention of Twin Butte to issue the required additional Common Shares through treasury, Twin Butte may, from time to time, in its discretion, direct that such Common Shares be purchased through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange at prevailing market prices. Twin Butte reserves the right to limit the amount of new equity available under the DRIP on any particular dividend date. Accordingly, participation may be prorated in certain circumstances in which case participant shareholders will receive from Twin Butte the regular cash dividends to which they would otherwise be entitled on such date and which are not reinvested as a result of such proration.
A registered shareholder who wishes to enroll in the DRIP for a particular dividend to be paid by Twin Butte must deliver a completed Authorization Form to Valiant Trust Company (the "Plan Agent"), before 3:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on the business day prior to the record date for such dividend. Beneficial shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP should contact the broker or other Nominee through which their Common Shares are held to provide appropriate enrollment instructions and to ensure any deadlines or other requirements that such broker or Nominee may impose or be subject to are met. Authorization Forms for both registered and beneficial shareholders received after the applicable enrolment deadline will be accepted but only effective for subsequent dividends.
A complete copy of the DRIP is available on Twin Butte's website at www.twinbutteenergy.com or by calling the Manager of the Plan Agent, at (403) 233-2801. Shareholders should carefully read the complete text of the DRIP before making any decisions regarding their participation in the DRIP.
No commissions, service charges or brokerage fees are payable in connection with the purchase of Common Shares from treasury under the DRIP. Eligible shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP indirectly through the broker or other Nominee through which their Common Shares are held should consult such broker or Nominee to confirm whether commissions, service charges or other fees are payable.
Participation in the DRIP does not relieve shareholders of any liability for taxes that may be payable in respect of dividends that are reinvested in new Common Shares under the DRIP. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors concerning the tax implications of their participation in the DRIP having regard to their particular circumstances.
Please note that registered and beneficial owners of Common Shares who are not resident in Canada are not eligible to participate in the DRIP.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction. The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1993, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirement.
About Twin Butte:
Twin Butte Energy Ltd. is a dividend paying value oriented intermediate producer with a significant low risk, high rate of return drilling inventory focused on large original oil and gas in place play types. With a stable low decline production base, Twin Butte is well positioned to provide shareholders with a sustainable dividend with growth potential over both the short and long term. Twin Butte is committed to continually enhance its asset quality while focusing on the sustainability of its dividend. The common shares of Twin Butte are listed on the TSX under the symbol "TBE".
SOURCE: Twin Butte Energy Ltd.
Twin Butte Energy Ltd.
Jim Saunders
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (403) 215-2040
Fax: (403) 215-2055
R. Alan Steele
Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Tel: (403) 215-2692
Fax: (403) 215-2055
Website: www.twinbutteenergy.com
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