AT Atlantic Power Corporation

WAYNE, Pa., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/at) has commenced an investigation into potential securities law violations by certain officers of Atlantic Power Corporation ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") (NYSE: AT).  The investigation focuses on allegations that certain statements issued by the Company regarding the Company's business, operations and financial condition were false and misleading.

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Atlantic Power shareholders should contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire at 877-316-3218 or at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com to learn more about this investigation.

Atlantic Power operates as a power generation and infrastructure company with a portfolio of assets in the United States and Canada.  Our investigation focuses on statements issued by Atlantic Power during that time regarding the Company's dividend. On February 28, 2013, Atlantic Power announced that it would be reducing its dividend payment by 65% and that it had adopted a "poison pill" in advance of the disclosure. The price of Atlantic Power's stock fell dramatically on the news.

If you purchased Atlantic Power shares between July 23, 2010 and March 1, 2013 and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free: (877) 316-3218 or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/at. You may also email Mr. Maniskas at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com.  For more information about class action cases in general, please visit our website: www.rmclasslaw.com.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation firm.  Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.

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