CALGARY,
Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Enerplus
Corporation ("Enerplus") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) announces that a
cash dividend in the amount of CDN$0.03 per share will be payable on
February 16, 2016 to all shareholders
of record at the close of business on February 1, 2016. The ex-dividend date for this
payment is January 28, 2016.
The CDN$0.03 per
share dividend is equivalent to approximately US$0.02 per share if converted using the current
Canadian/US dollar exchange rate of 0.6854. The U.S. dollar
equivalent dividend will be based upon the actual Canadian/US
exchange rate applied on the payment date and will be net of any
Canadian withholding taxes that may be applicable. Dividends paid
by Enerplus are considered an "eligible dividend" for Canadian tax
purposes. For U.S. income tax purposes, Enerplus' dividends are
considered "qualified dividends".
About Us
Enerplus is a North American
energy producer with a portfolio of high quality oil and gas assets
in resource plays that offer significant organic growth potential.
We are focused on creating value for our investors through the
execution of a disciplined capital investment strategy that
supports the successful development of our properties, and a
monthly dividend to shareholders. We are a responsible developer of
resources that strives to provide investors with a competitive
return comprised of both growth and income.
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Ian C. Dundas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Enerplus Corporation
Except for the historical and present factual
information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news
release, including words such as "expects", "projects", "plans" and
similar expressions, are forward-looking information that
represents management of Enerplus' internal projections,
expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future
operating results and various components thereof or the economic
performance of Enerplus. The projections, estimates and beliefs
contained in such forward-looking statements necessarily involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause
Enerplus' actual performance and financial results in future
periods to differ materially from any projections of future
performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other
things, those described in Enerplus' filings with the Canadian and
U.S. securities authorities. Accordingly, holders of Enerplus
shares and potential investors are cautioned that events or
circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those
predicted.
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation