Enters Into Cooperation Agreement with Starboard

OAKVILLE, ON, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("Algonquin", "AQN" or the "Company") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") intends to add Brett Carter, former Executive Vice President and Group President, Utilities and Chief Customer Officer of Xcel Energy Inc., and Christopher Lopez, outgoing Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Regulatory Officer of Hydro One Limited, to the Board. During the first quarter's ordinary nominee review process for Algonquin's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), Masheed Saidi had advised the Board that she does not intend to stand for reelection. In addition, Kenneth Moore, the Chair of the Board, has informed the Board of his intention to retire effective as of the Annual Meeting and he will therefore not stand for reelection. As a result, following the Annual Meeting, Algonquin's Board will continue to be comprised of nine directors.