NEWS RELEASE |
BRASCAN POWER ISSUED $50 MILLION OF
UNSECURED FIXED RATE DEBENTURES
GATINEAU, January 27, 2005 – Brascan Power announced today it has issued $50 million of 4.65 % Unsecured Debentures maturing December 16, 2009. The Debentures will be unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation’s parent company, Brascan Power Inc.
The debentures ratings have been reaffirmed at BBB (high) by DBRS and BBB by S&P. The net proceeds will be used for general operations and corporate purposes.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the debentures and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
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Brascan Powercomprises the power generating, distribution and marketing operations of Brascan Corporation (NYSE: BNN, TSX: BNN.LV.A). Brascan Power has developed and successfully operated hydroelectric power facilities, primarily in North America, for nearly 100 years. Brascan Power’s portfolio includes 119 hydroelectric power-generating stations located on 37 river systems, three co-generation facilities and transmission and distribution assets, principally in the northeast. Brascan Corporation is an asset management company with a focus on real estate and power generation.
For more information, please visit our web site atwww.brascanpower.com or contact:
Shelley Moorhead
Director, Corporate Communications
& Investor Relations
Tel: (819) 561-8072
Fax: (819) 561-7188
Email:shelley.moorhead@brascanpower.com
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