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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - ESI Energy Services Inc. (CSE: OPI) ("ESI" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a special dividend of 11 cents per share on ESI's common shares to shareholders of record on December 15, 2020 (ex-dividend December 14) payable on December 21, 2020. 

ESI Energy Services Inc. (CNW Group/ESI Energy Services Inc.)

All dividends paid by ESI to holders of common shares in the capital of the Company will be treated as eligible dividends pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada).

About ESI

ESI is a publicly traded company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the stock symbol "OPI". ESI is a pipeline and renewables equipment rental and sales company with principal operations in Leduc, Alberta and Phoenix, Arizona. The Company, together with its operating subsidiaries, ESI Pipeline Services, Inc. and ESI Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd., supplies (rents and sells) backfill separation machines to mainline pipeline contractors, renewables and utility construction contractors, as well as oilfield pipeline and construction contractors. 

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward–looking information, including the amount and timing of payment of the dividend. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of the word "will", and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward–looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward–looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to the Company. The forward–looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward– looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward–looking information, investors should not place undue reliance on forward–looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward–looking information contained herein.

SOURCE ESI Energy Services Inc.

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