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CALGARY, AB, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable'' or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors today authorized a cash distribution to its common shareholders of C$0.10 per share.
Stefano Romanin, CEO of Westbridge, noted: "We believe that this is an appropriate step for Westbridge to take given the conclusion of the disposition of the Georgetown Solar Project and is intended to reward shareholders for their unflagging support for the Company since its inception."
The distribution will be payable, in Canadian Dollars, to shareholders of record on Friday, June 7, 2024 and will be paid on or about Friday, June 21, 2024.
The distribution will be classified as a return of capital. The tax consequences to any particular shareholder of a return of capital are fact-specific and shareholders are urged to seek independent advice as to the implications of the distribution to their tax position.
About Westbridge Renewable Energy
Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. originates, develops, and monetizes best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects. The Company has a portfolio of projects in four key jurisdictions, Canada, the U.S., the UK, and Europe. Westbridge plans to deliver attractive, long-term returns by originating, executing, and developing an international portfolio of renewable assets for investors and utilities. Management has a strong track-record with 40+ projects developed worldwide, obtaining, and executing permits within budget. As one of the very few listed pure-play Canadian solar development companies, Westbridge provides its investors valuable access to greenfield solar projects. This means the Company can invest at the earliest stage of solar energy development benefiting from the full value chain, as well as the expected wider adoption of renewable energy going forward. Westbridge brings together regulators, corporate buyers, and landowners with the goal of delivering clean, sustainable electricity to end users.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Scott Kelly
Director and Executive Chair
skelly@westbridge.energy
+1 416 998-4714
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