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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMay 21, 2014
AGENDA1. Formal meeting2. Management presentation3 Q ti d i d3. Question and answer period
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Formal Meetingg
Call to Order
Notice of Meeting
Quorum and Voting Procedure
Presentation of Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report
Nomination / Election of Directors
Re‐appointment of Auditors
Termination of Formal Meeting
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMay 21, 2014
AGENDA1. Formal meeting2. Management presentation3 Q ti d i d3. Question and answer period
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Forward‐Looking Statements Disclaimerg
This written and accompanying oral presentation contains certain forward‐looking statements which are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward‐looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “intends”, “targets”, “projects”, “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “would” and “could”.These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding future EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA, cash flows and di idend pa ments the constr ction completion attainment of commercial operations cost and o tp t of de elopmentdividend payments, the construction, completion, attainment of commercial operations, cost and output of development projects, plans for raising capital, and the operations, business, financial condition, priorities, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook of Northland and its subsidiaries. This information is based upon certain material factors or assumptions that were applied in developing the forward‐looking statements, including the design specifications of development projects, the provisions of contracts to which Northland or a subsidiary is a party, management’s current plans its perception of historical trends current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factorsplans, its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances.
Although these forward‐looking statements are based upon management’s current reasonable expectations and assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Some of the factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include but are not limited to construction risks counterparty risks operational risksto differ from current expectations include, but are not limited to, construction risks, counterparty risks, operational risks, the variability of revenues from generating facilities powered by intermittent renewable resources and the other factors described in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of Northland’s 2013 Annual Report and 2013 Annual Information Form, which are both filed electronically at www.sedar.com and Northland’s website www.northlandpower.ca. Northland’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward‐looking statements and, accordingly no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements willaccordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements will transpire or occur. The forward‐looking statements contained in this presentation are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable at time of delivery. Other than as specifically required by law, Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward‐looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
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All figures are presented in Canadian dollars.
Northland Overview
•Well diversified: developing thermal, wind, and solar projects in Canada, Europe, U.S. and beyond
Stability
•Strategic and disciplined organic growth platformGrowth
•Seize opportunities that create attractive returns and sustainableLong term Focus attractive returns and sustainable growth over the long‐term
Long‐term Focus
•Management has a vested interest through a 39% ownership interestCommitment
4Generate long‐term stable cash flows, committed to dividend sustainability and long‐term value creation for our shareholders
Northland’s Year In Review ‐ 2013
In the past year, we…In the past year, we…Produced strong financial results
Executed on commitment to complete projects
i i d f hPositioned for growth
and remained focused on creating shareholder valuevalue
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2013 Financial Highlightsg g
Strong and Growing Financial Resultsg g
Adjusted EBITDA:$263 million
Up 47%from 2012$263 million
Free Cash Flow:$130 illi
2012
Doubled$130 million Doubledfrom 2012Revenue:
C dit ti$557 million Up 54%
from Credit rating:
Upgraded by S&P from BBB‐ to BBB Stable
2012
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pg yDividends:
Maintained $1.08 per share
2013 Financial Highlightsg g
Strong and Growing Financial Resultsg g
$600
RevenuesMillions
$300
EBITDAMillions
$400
$500
$600
$200
$250
$300
CAGR:29%
CAGR:28%
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$300
$400
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$150
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$02009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$02009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Growth Initiatives Have Shown Results
Year In Review – Other 2013 Successes
$900 millionConstruction projects completed:
$1Successful debt $1 billionSuccessful debt financings:
Gemini offshore wind projectAdvanced
development : p j(600 MW gross, 360 MW net)
development :
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Year In Review – 2013 Highlightsg g
Executing on Delivering Projects: North Battlefordg g j
Reached commercial operations on June 5 2013
2013
on June 5, 2013 260 MW gas‐fired combined cycle plant in North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Actual project cost: $641 million2010
Zero lost‐time incidents
Generates $90‐92 million* ll
2010
EBITDA annually
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* Represents estimated EBITDA for facility for full year of operations given no unusual events/external factors.
Year In Review – 2013 Highlightsg g
Executing on Delivering Projects: Ground Mounted Solar Phase Ig g j
Reached commercial operations throughout 2013
Rideau Lakes McCann
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6 x 10MW ground mounted solar farms throughout Ontario
Crosby B ll ill N th Actual project cost: $282 million
43,000 solar panels per site
Crosby Belleville North
43,000 solar panels per site
Generates $32‐33 million* EBITDA annually
Burks Falls EastBelleville SouthEBITDA annually
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* Represents estimated EBITDA for facility for full year of operations given no unusual events/external factors.
Debt Financings – 2013/2014g /
Execution of Debt Financings
Four successful debt financings totalling over $1 billion in 2013
Facility AmountySpy Hill $156 million bond offeringNorth Battleford $667 million bond offeringMcLean’s Mountain $135 million financingMcLean s Mountain $135 million financingGround‐mounted Solar Phase II $84 million financing
In 2014, to date
– Increased our revolving corporate credit facility from $250 million $ illi l $ illi di fto $350 million plus a $100 million accordion feature
– $240 million in project financing for last five solar projects
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– €2 billion in project financing for Gemini
Year In Review – 2014 Highlights to Dateg g
Positioning for Growthg
Appointed Sean Durfy as President and Chief Development Officer in Januaryy
Named North American Sponsor of the Year by the esteemed publication Project FinanceProject Finance
Entered into new growth area in burgeoning offshore wind sector with 600 MW Gemini offshore project in the North Sea
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Year In Review – 2014 Highlights to Dateg g
Executing on Delivering Projects: Mclean’s Mountaing g j
Reached Commercial Operations on May 1, 2014y
60 MW (net interest 30 MW) wind farm on Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Estimated project cost: $185 million
50/50 partnership with United / p pChiefs and Councils of MnidooMnising
Generates $9‐11 million* EBITDA annually
13* Represents Northland’s ownership interest (%50) of the estimated EBITDA for facility for full year of operations given no unusual events/external factors.
Year In Review – 2014 Highlights to Dateg g
Executing on Delivering Projects: Ground Mount Solar
Two projects already reached commercial operations in 2014
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8x10 MW solar farms now in operation
Final project cost: $379 million 8x10 MW generates
$42‐48 million EBITDA annually
Completed $240million ofCompleted $240 million of non‐recourse project financing for remaining 5 of 13 projects
Operation expected in 2014/15 Expected project cost: ~$300M 5 x10MW generates
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g$30‐35 million EBITDA annually
* Represents the estimated EBITDA for the group of ground mounted solar sites for full year of operations given no unusual events/external factors.
Year In Review – 2014 Highlights to Dateg g
Advancements on Contracted Projects: j
Grand Bend Frampton
100 MW wind farm Project cost: $385MCOD: 2015‐201650/50 partnership
24 MW wind farm Project cost:$75M
COD: 2015 66% partnership50/50 partnership
with First Nations66% partnership with Municipality
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Project Gemini – Overviewj
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Project Gemini – Overviewj
Off‐shore Wind Project, North Sea, Netherlands
600 MW (2 sites x 300 MW) offshore wind farm in the Netherlands (85 km off the northwest coast)
– To provide electricity needs of 1.5 million people
€2.8 billion total capital cost (approx. $4.2 billion)
Will be largest wind farm in the North Sea
Strong 15 year revenue contract with the Dutch government that continues to support strongly ff h i doffshore wind
World class, world scale project
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Project Geminij
Strong equity consortium:N hl d P I 60%– Northland Power Inc. 60%
– Siemens Financial Services 20%Van Oord Dredging and Marine 10%– Van Oord Dredging and Marine 10%
– NV HVC 10% Financial close reached on May 14 2014 Financial close reached on May 14, 2014
– 12 commercial creditors– 4 public financial institutions4 public financial institutions– 2 subordinated debt lenders– 4 sponsors4 sponsors Largest project financing to date for an offshore wind farm to date
18– Financing was oversubscribed– Achieved close in record time
Project Geminij
Strong project implementation contract structure– Siemens to supply, erect and commission the wind turbinesVan Oord to design procure construct and– Van Oord to design, procure, construct and commission the rest of wind farm
• Foundations• Transition pieces• Off‐shore high voltage platform• In‐field cables• Export cables• On shore substation• On‐shore substation
– Siemens to maintain turbines for first 15 years of operation
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p Full commercial operations expected in 2017
Year In Review – 2014 Highlights to Date
Secured Gemini Investment
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Successfully raised proceeds through the capital and financial markets in 2014
Northland’sNorthland s Total Investment
$158M*Common Shares
$50M*Private
Placement
$78M* Extendible Convertible Debentures
$250M term facility
Cash on hand
Lead role in raising the project financing at the project level
Shares Placement
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Lead role in raising the project financing at the project level
Delivering on Our Commitmentsg
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600%
700%
Northland PowerTSXPeer Group*
10‐year merger5‐year
NPI Annual Total Return300%
400%
500% Peer Group
5‐year 21%
10‐year 13%
Post merger 16%100%
200%
300%
Since inception 12%0%
April '97
'97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
YEAR
Since its 1997 IPO, Northland has delivered a 12% compounded annual return to shareholders
21* Peer Group includes TransAlta Corp., Capital Power Corp., Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, Boralex Inc., Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
compounded annual return to shareholders
Looking Ahead in 2014g
Objectives
• Execute wellGemini
• Execute wellGround‐mounted Solar Phase III
• Successful conclusionNUG Contract Renegotiations
• Complete development of existing projects and secure new projects
Focus on development pipeline
• Continue and improve excellent operating track recordOperations
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operating track record
Measurable Growth
1,850
Operating Capacity Growth Forecasted EBITDA Growth
$400
1,250
1,450
1,650
$300
$400
W
CAGR:16%
CAGR:29%
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850
1,050
$100
$200MW
450 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14F '15F '16F 'F17
$0'12 '13 '14F '15F
Positioned for continued growth of assets and shareholder value
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Summaryy
Stabilityy
The track record, commitment and ability to deliver shareholder value. Commitment to $1.08 annual dividend
Strong and Visible Growth Opportunities
An exciting portfolio of attractive, strategic development projects
Experienced TeamExperienced Team
Strong, seasoned people at every level
Management’s ownership of more than 39% ensures alignment with shareholder interests
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMay 21, 2014
AGENDA1. Formal meeting2. Management presentation3 Q ti d i d3. Question and answer period
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Investors Relations Contacts
Adam BeaumontAdam BeaumontDirector of Finance
647.288.1929
www.northlandpower.ca
Barb BoklaManager, Investor Relations
647.288.1438
Sarah Charuk Director of Communications
647 288 110526
647.288.1105