Teekay LNG Partners L.P. Closes Acquisition by Stonepeak and Will Rebrand as Seapeak
January 13 2022 - 8:48AM
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (the Partnership) (NYSE: TGP) today
announced that it completed the previously announced acquisition of
the Partnership by investment vehicles managed by Stonepeak.
All common units will convert into the right to
receive $17.00 per common unit in cash, subject to deductions of
applicable withholding tax. The common units, which trade on the
New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “TGP”,
will be suspended from trading today and delist from the NYSE
within 10 days.
The Partnership’s Series A and B preferred
units, which trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbols “TGP PR A”
and “TGP PR B”, respectively, will remain outstanding and continue
to trade on the NYSE.
With the acquisition complete, the Partnership
will rebrand as Seapeak. The Partnership intends to convert to a
limited liability company during the first quarter of 2022, at
which time it will change its name to Seapeak LLC and change its
Series A and B preferred units ticker symbols to “SEAL PR A” and
“SEAL PR B”, respectively.
As Seapeak, the Partnership will launch a new
organizational vision and identity, reflecting intentions to renew
and grow its primary business of owning and operating LNG carriers,
and to explore potential adjacencies.
To explore the new brand, please visit: www.seapeak.com.
About Teekay LNG
Teekay LNG is one of the world’s largest
independent owners and operators of LNG carriers, providing
liquefied gas services primarily under long-term, fee-based
charters through its interests in 47 LNG carriers, 20 mid-size LPG
carriers, and seven multi-gas carriers. Teekay LNG’s ownership
interests in these vessels range from 20 to 100 percent. In
addition, Teekay LNG owns a 30 percent interest in an LNG
regasification terminal.
Teekay LNG’s preferred units trade on the New
York Stock Exchange under the current symbols “TGP PR A” and “TGP
PR B”, respectively.
For more information, please visit:
www.teekayLNG.com.
About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment
firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with
approximately $43.5 billion of assets under management. Through its
investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak
aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, and
to have a positive impact on the communities in which it operates.
Stonepeak sponsors investment vehicles focused on private equity
and credit. The firm provides capital, operational support, and
committed partnership to sustainably grow investments in its target
sectors, which include communications, energy transition, power and
renewable energy, transport and logistics, and water. Stonepeak is
headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Hong Kong,
Houston, and Sydney.
For more information, please visit
www.stonepeak.com.
For Teekay LNG / Seapeak enquiries contact:
Email:
enquiries@teekay.com
For Stonepeak enquiries contact:
Kate Beers Email: beers@stonepeak.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements included in this
press release, other than statements of historical fact, are
forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected timing,
completion and effects of the proposed conversion in corporate
form, the name change of Teekay LNG, future plans and related
transactions and all other statements in this press release, other
than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements.
Teekay LNG may not be able to complete the proposed conversion due
to potential unexpected costs, liabilities or delays, and may not
complete future organizational and growth plans (including
potentially entering into future adjacent businesses) due to market
competition, regulations and other factors, many of which may be
outside of the control of the Partnership. Actual results may
differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements represent
Teekay LNG’s views as of the date on which such statements were
made. It is anticipated that subsequent events and developments may
cause these views to change. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing views as of any date
subsequent to the date hereof. Additional factors that may affect
the business or financial results of Teekay LNG are described in
the risk factors included in its filings with the SEC, including
Teekay LNG’s Annual Reports on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2020, as updated by subsequent filings with or
submissions to the SEC. Teekay LNG expressly disclaims a duty to
provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or other occurrences, except as
required by applicable law.
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