AltaGas Ltd. Announces Closing of $300 Million Common Share Offering

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AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas") (TSX:ALA) announced today that it has closed its previously announced public offering of 8,760,000 common shares (the "Common Shares") at a price of $34.25 per Common Share (the "Offering Price") for total gross proceeds of approximately $300 million (the "Offering").

The Offering was first announced on September 21, 2015 when AltaGas entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and BMO Capital Markets.

The net proceeds resulting from the Offering will be used, in part, to fund the previously announced acquisition of natural gas-fired generation facilities in California as well as to reduce indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

The Common Shares issued pursuant to this offering will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today under the symbol ALA.

AltaGas is an energy infrastructure business with a focus on natural gas, power and regulated utilities. AltaGas creates value by acquiring, growing and optimizing its energy infrastructure, including a focus on clean energy sources. For more information visit: www.altagas.ca

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