Algonquin Power to Sell Green Energy Group and Shift Focus to Utility Business

Board chairman Kenneth Moore says that following a strategic review, the company now plans to sell the green energy group and shift to a pure-play utility company.

The board named one of its directors, Chris Huskilson, as interim CEO after chief executive Arun Banskota stepped down today, three years after he took the top spot. The move follows an earnings loss attributable to shareholders of US$253.2 million in the quarter ended June 30 compared to a US$33.4-million loss in the same period a year earlier.

Algonquin attributed the outcome, which marked a loss greater than in all of last year — US$212 million — largely to unfavourable weather that reduced customer demand and resulted in less energy production at its wind facilities. The Oakville, Ont.-based company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says second-quarter revenue inched up to $627.9 million from $619.4 million a year prior, while adjusted net earnings fell 50 per cent to eight cents per share from 16 cents per share.

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Algonquin Power to Sell Green Energy Group and Shift to Utility CompanyAlgonquin Power, a Canadian company, has announced plans to sell its green energy group and transition to a pure-play utility company. The decision comes after a strategic review and a significant loss in earnings in the second quarter. The company attributed the loss to unfavorable weather conditions that reduced customer demand and energy production at its wind facilities. As a result, Algonquin Power reported a loss of $253.2 million, compared to a loss of $33.4 million in the same period last year. The company's board has appointed Chris Huskilson as interim CEO following the resignation of Arun Banskota.
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