M2 RETURN TO SERVICE UPDATE
Following the Incident, MAXIM is continuing the process of disassembling and replacing M2’s damaged air inlet filter house. At this time, the Corporation’s most probable return to service date for the M2 facility is late
M2 CCGT EXPANSION PROJECT UPDATE
As previously reported, start up of the CCGT expansion project will be delayed due to the Incident. Construction of the CCGT expansion project is currently greater than 99% complete, however, hot-commissioning activities cannot occur until M2 is returned to service. MAXIM anticipates that the hot commissioning activities will commence following the return to service of M2.
As previously noted, completion of the CCGT expansion of M2 will allow capture of waste heat that would otherwise exhaust into the atmosphere and turn it into useful low carbon electricity for the
At this time, MAXIM forecasts it has sufficient liquidity to complete both the CCGT expansion of M2 and the replacement of the air inlet filter house and will fund these costs using cash on hand, available funds through the existing senior and subordinated credit facilities, and anticipated insurance proceeds, as required.
INSURANCE INFORMATION UPDATE
MAXIM reaffirms insurance coverage for the Incident, subject to the terms and conditions of the Corporation’s
Additionally, MAXIM has submitted a claim for a delay in start up related to the Incident under its Course of Construction (“COC”) insurance policy, which includes a provision for Delay in Start Up (“DSU”) coverage. The Corporation is awaiting confirmation of coverage under this policy. The COC policy provides
NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
MAXIM will continue its Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) program for the
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Forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analysis made by MAXIM in light of our experience and MAXIM’s perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors MAXIM believes appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things, assumptions regarding the timing of resuming simple cycle operations and repairs, the timing of hot commissioning activities, insurance coverage, MAXIM's current assessment of damages to the M2 facility and MAXIM's current expectations on its inability to generate electricity (and related revenue) from its Milner operations.
MAXIM's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that MAXIM will derive there from. Risk factors include MAXIM’s inability to repair the damage caused by the fire incident in a timely manner, or at all, that MAXIM will not continue to have access to its credit facilities or that it will be in default thereunder, that MAXIM may not be able to resume electricity generating (and associated revenue generating) activities in the timelines described herein, that MAXIM will not have access to the necessary labour, equipment and materials to conduct all necessary repairs and that MAXIM may not be covered by insurance for the subject damages, business interruption and delay in start up. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect MAXIM’s business, operations or financial results are included in the reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to MAXIM’s Annual Information Form for the year ended
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