AltaGas Ltd. to Hold Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Issue First Quarter 2016 Results

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 7, 2016) - AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas") (TSX:ALA) invites investors, potential investors, members of the media and all interested parties to attend its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

AltaGas will also release its 2016 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 after market close. A conference call and webcast will be held to discuss the financial results, progress on construction projects and other corporate developments on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Shortly after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available by dialing 905-694-9451 or 1-800-408-3053. The passcode is 9998215. The replay will expire at midnight (Eastern) on April 28, 2016.

The webcasts from both events will be archived for one year.

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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