Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: June 16, 2017
Purpose: This filing incorporates by reference the consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding the consolidated financial statements of The Empire District Electric Company and its subsidiaries. These statements cover the periods ended December 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015, as well as operational results and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2016. The information is being incorporated into Registration Statements on Form S-8.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves solely to incorporate previously filed financial data and auditor consent by reference.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance are detailed in this specific document. The filing references historical data previously submitted on March 10, 2017.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This Form 6-K does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. Its scope is limited to the administrative incorporation of auditor consent for prior financial statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the consolidated financial statements of The Empire District Electric Company filed on March 10, 2017, for actual financial performance data.
- Confirm the validity of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP consent (Exhibit 23.1) regarding the incorporation of financial statements.
- Review the referenced Registration Statements (SEC File Nos. 333-213650, 333-213648, and 333-177418) to understand how this consent impacts the offering documents.