Total : 11 View more »
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 4, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --
Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENRURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the common shares of the Corporation (the "Common Shares") have been consolidated on the basis of one (1) new common share for every ten (10) Common Shares issued and outstanding (the "Consolidation").
The number of issued and outstanding Common Shares has been reduced from 284,821,107 Common Shares to 28,482,111 Common Shares. Furthermore, each existing stock option, warrant or other security of the Corporation convertible into pre-Consolidation Common Shares (the "Convertible Securities") will be adjusted pursuant to the terms thereof on the same exchange ratio described above and each holder of pre-Consolidation Convertible Securities will become entitled to receive post-Consolidation Common Shares pursuant to such adjusted terms.
The Consolidation was approved by the shareholders of the Company ("Shareholders") at the Company's special meeting (the "Meeting") held on November 4, 2009 and has also been approved by the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. (the "TSX-V"). A total of 155,815,639 Common Shares were voted at the Meeting, with 151,605,806 Common Shares (98.83%) voted in favour of the Consolidation and 1,791,083 Common Shares (1.17%) voted against the Consolidation.
Effective at the opening of trading on Friday, November 6, 2009, the Common Shares will commence trading on the TSX-V on a consolidated basis (ten (10) old to one (1) new).
Letters of transmittal have previously been mailed to registered Shareholders. In order to obtain new share certificates, registered Shareholders must complete and return the letter of transmittal along with their share certificates to the Company's transfer agent, as explained in detail in the management information circular relating to the Consolidation and the accompanying letter of transmittal.
Tonbridge Power Inc., is a Toronto-based developer of electrical transmission assets, whose principal asset is a 100% interest in Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. Shares of the Company are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TBZ."
SOURCE: Tonbridge Power Inc.
Tonbridge Power Inc. Johan van 't Hof Chief Executive Officer (416) 850-2150 jvanthof@tonbridgecorp.com Tonbridge Power Inc. Robert van Beers Chief Operating Officer (416) 850-2150 rvanbeers@tonbridgecorp.com www.tonbridgepower.com Brisco Capital Partners Corp. Graeme A. Dick (403) 313-9663 graeme@briscocapital.com
Tags: alberta electrical montana securities security stock option toronto
Companies: Tonbridge Power Inc (TBZ), Tonbridge Power Inc (TONBF)
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 5, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --
Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with wind power developer, Gaelectric North America Inc. ("Gaelectric") to begin detailed feasibility work on a new transmission line in Montana.
"This is an important milestone for our Company," said Johan van't Hof, Tonbridge's Chief Executive Officer. "With MATL successfully financed and under construction, our team is turning its attention to several transmission project opportunities that we have uncovered. This next line is our top choice."
The project, referred to as the "Green Line", will be approximately 100 miles in length and is Tonbridge's second transmission line project. The proposed Green Line would connect the Company's MATL transmission line, which is currently under construction, with Bonneville Power Administration's transmission system on the 500kV Colstrip transmission line (the "Colstrip line") at or west of Townsend or Garrison, Montana. The Colstrip line is the major "electricity highway" that runs East to West out of Montana and enables renewable and other power to reach load centers in the Pacific Northwest region.
Tonbridge will undertake to allocate at least 500 MW of firm transmission to Gaelectric in consideration for payment of mutually agreed development costs. The formal allocation of this capacity would occur through a FERC regulated process resulting in firm transmission shipping rights. In this respect, Gaelectric would become an "Anchor Shipper" and would receive its development contributions back through contracted transmission tariff reductions in the future.
On August 26, 2009, Tonbridge made inter-connection requests to Bonneville Power Administration for 1,000MW each at Garrison and Townsend, Montana.
The Green Line project is expected to proceed through three major phases of development before it can become operational:
- The first phase, "Feasibility", is anticipated to take 8-12 months. The Feasibility phase involves numerous independent assessments of all the commercial, technical, regulatory, financial, routing and timeline elements of the project and ultimately is designed to support a decision to proceed to development.
- The second phase, called "Development and Regulatory Approval", is expected to take 15-18 months. During the Development and Regulatory Approval phase, the Company will define the technical scope and size of the line, post for auction any remaining capacity, obtain required permits and regulatory approvals, define final right of ways within permits, conclude engineering, procurement and construction contracts, execute operations and maintenance arrangements and arrange for required project capital through senior financing arrangements.
- The final phase, "Construction", encompasses formal notice to proceed, mobilization, final engineering and design, procurement, final land assembly, erection of all facilities, testing and declaration of the commercial operation date.
The current agreement between the Company and Gaelectric relates only to the Feasibility Phase of the Green Line project. Tonbridge and Gaelectric will collectively contribute up to US$500,000 for third party expenses in addition to staff labor from both companies as required to complete the Feasibility Phase.
If the Feasibility Phase is successful, the parties have agreed to negotiate a development agreement. There is no assurance that the Green Line will be determined to be feasible, that a development agreement will be executed or that the Green Line will be built.
If the Green Line is built, it is expected to have a positive impact on the MATL line, as it should relieve the congestion for southbound electricity flows by, in effect, extending the MATL line southward to interconnect with the Colstrip line.
Robert van Beers, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Project Development for Tonbridge remarked, "We have been working to get to this point for a long time. With the wind resources available in Montana, it is essential that real and commercial solutions for transmission be brought to fruition in order to ensure renewable generation becomes a reality. We are delighted to collaborate with a partner as capable and as committed as Gaelectric." Gaelectric is a group of companies, each active in the different fields of Renewable Power Generation and Energy Storage with experienced teams specialized in all aspects of project planning, permitting, finance, engineering and management. Gaelectric is active in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and North America where Gaelectric operates regional development offices.
For more information about Gaeletric visit: http://www.gaelectric.ie/
Tonbridge Power Inc., is a Toronto-based developer of electrical transmission assets, whose principal asset is a 100% interest in Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. Shares of the Company are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TBZ."
Should you wish to receive company notices via email, please notify us at: info@tonbridgepower.com
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information", within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the Company's prospective "Green Line" project and matters related thereto. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, information with respect to the study and development of new transmission power lines, the allocation of costs, ascertaining the feasibility of such lines, the allocation of electrical capacity along such lines and the required steps to develop, approve and construct such lines, including financing arrangements and related matters. Generally, this forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "proposed", "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made, and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: risks related to the outcome of the feasibility work on the prospective transmission line, the ability of the parties to enter into a development agreement if the feasibility phase is successful, risks related to ability to develop, finance and construct transmission lines, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or project financing, requirements for additional capital, government regulation, environmental risks as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008 and its management's discussion & analysis for the period ended June 30, 2009, available on www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: Tonbridge Power Inc.
Tonbridge Power Inc. Johan van't Hof Chief Executive Officer, (416) 850-2150 jvanthof@tonbridgecorp.com Tonbridge Power Inc. Robert van Beers Chief Operating Officer (416) 850-2150 rvanbeers@tonbridgecorp.com www.tonbridgepower.com Brisco Capital Partners Corp. Graeme A. Dick (403) 561-8989 graeme@briscocapital.com
Tags: alberta budget canada ceo commercial construction contributions electrical electricity email energy engineering ferc finance forecasts ireland labor legislation montana north america securities shipping tariff toronto wind power
Companies: Tonbridge Power Inc (TBZ), Tonbridge Power Inc (TONBF)
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Oct 29, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --
Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge Power" or the "Company"), 100% controlling shareholder of Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. ("MATL"), is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Mr. John Etchart to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, ("Board"). Based on a thorough review and subsequent recommendation from the independent members of the Board's nominating committee, John was elected for his expertise and the years of experience in energy, transportation and infrastructure that he brings to the Board and to Tonbridge Power's management team.
A resident of Helena, Montana, Mr. Etchart has been a member of Tonbridge Power's Board of Directors since the Company's inception in 2005. As an experienced executive and advisor to various levels of government and business in Montana and the Northwestern US, his guidance has been essential in steering the Company through the highly complex regulatory and political challenges faced during the development of the MATL project.
The Company will now focus its growth and development of merchant transmission projects primarily in the United States where stranded renewable generators need transmission capacity to get their power to markets. The recently announced Western Area Power Administration loan and partnership agreements with Tonbridge further emphasize the requirement for the senior leadership of the Company to have deep industry expertise and experience doing business in these jurisdictions.
"Tonbridge has a record of achievement in an exciting and important market sector," Etchart said. "As we grow, I am happy to have the opportunity to serve our shareholders in this key role."
Etchart's resume includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Montana institutions as well as a combat command tour as a United States Marine Corps infantry officer in Vietnam. He served for nearly 10 years in a variety of senior roles as an executive officer with Burlington Northern and was appointed to two terms on the Northwest Power Council by Montana Governor Marc Racicot. Etchart was three times elected chairman of the Power Council, and for the past several years has been a partner with Gallatin Public Affairs, a leading regional strategic communications firm. Etchart presently serves as a director of The Mergenthaler Companies and the Advisory Board of the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum.
As Chairman of Tonbridge Power, John will continue to advise the Company on the business, political and regulatory landscape in the US and will actively engage with management to expand the Company through Tonbridge's business development efforts.
Acting interim Chairman, Mr. Johan van't Hof, Chief Executive Officer of the Company expressed his enthusiasm and full support for the appointment.
"I'm thrilled to have Mr. Etchart's support and guidance in the role of Chairman going forward as I've had the opportunity to work closely with him over the last four years. This appointment is particularly helpful to me as it frees me up to focus exclusively on my duties as Tonbridge's CEO under the direction of the board," he said. "This is an exciting time for our company and I am looking forward to capturing the several transmission development opportunities that are now before us."
Tonbridge Power Inc., is a Toronto-based developer of electrical transmission assets, whose principal asset is a 100% interest in Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. Shares of the Company are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TBZ."
Should you wish to receive company notices via email, please notify us at info@tonbridgepower.com.
SOURCE: Tonbridge Power Inc.
Tonbridge Power Inc. Johan van't Hof Chief Executive Officer (416) 850-2150 jvanthof@tonbridgecorp.com Tonbridge Power Inc. Robert van Beers Chief Operating Officer (416) 850-2150 rvanbeers@tonbridgecorp.com www.tonbridgepower.com Brisco Capital Partners Corp. Graeme A. Dick (403) 313-9663 graeme@briscocapital.com
Tags: advisor alberta appointment business ceo communications election electrical email energy executive government marine market montana museum partnership politics toronto transportation united states vietnam
Companies: Tonbridge Power Inc (TBZ), Tonbridge Power Inc (TONBF)
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Oct 29, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --
Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge Power" or the "Company"), 100% controlling shareholder of Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. ("MATL"), is pleased to announce MATL has received its first draw of construction financing for the MATL transmission line project and has issued a formal notice to proceed to construction to its main contractor, Rocky Mountain Contractors,("RMC").
In accordance with the draw schedule agreed to in the previously announced US$161 million construction and term financing with Western Area Power Administration ("Western").MATL today received funds that will be used to initiate the project construction. Over the next 15 to 18 months RMC will be building the 345 kilometer power line stretching from Lethbridge, Alberta to Great Falls, Montana which is expected to be in operation in early 2011.
Tonbridge Power Inc., is a Toronto-based developer of electrical transmission assets, whose principal asset is a 100% interest in Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. Shares of the Company are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TBZ."
Should you wish to receive company notices via email, please notify us at info@tonbridgepower.com.
SOURCE: Tonbridge Power Inc.
Tonbridge Power Inc. Johan van't Hof Chief Executive Officer (416) 850-2150 jvanthof@tonbridgecorp.com Tonbridge Power Inc. Robert van Beers Chief Operating Officer (416) 850-2150 rvanbeers@tonbridgecorp.com www.tonbridgepower.com Brisco Capital Partners Corp. Graeme A. Dick (403) 313-9663 graeme@briscocapital.com
Tags: alberta construction contractor electrical email montana schedule toronto
Companies: Tonbridge Power Inc (TBZ), Tonbridge Power Inc (TONBF)
Total : 2 View more »
The news story you are looking for has expired. A more recent related ... Companies in this article. Tonbridge Power Incorporated
The news story you are looking for has expired. A more recent related ... Companies in this article. Tonbridge Power Incorporated