AQN Algonquin Power

A.

Name of issuer or person filing (“Filer”): BNY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA

B.

This is

 

☒ an original filing for the Filer

 

☐ an amended filing for the Filer

 

(2)

A filer may also file the Form F-X in paper under a hardship exemption provided by Regulation S-T Rule 201 or 202. When submitting the Form F-X in paper under a hardship exemption, a filer must provide the legend required by Regulation S-T Rule 201(a)(2) or 202(c) on the cover page of the Form F-X.

C.

Identify the filing in conjunction with which this Form is being filed:

 

Name of registrant:

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.

 

Form type:

F-10

 

File Number (if known):

333-277803

 

Filed by:

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.

 

Date Filed (if filed concurrently, so indicate):

March 8, 2024 (filed concurrently)

 

  

D.

The Filer is incorporated or organized under the laws of Canada and has its principal place of business at

 

BNY Trust Company of Canada, 1 York Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0B6

E.

The Filer designates and appoints The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (“Agent”) located at 4655 Salisbury Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, tel: 904-645-1909, as the agent of the Filer upon whom may be served any process, pleadings, subpoenas, or other papers in

 

 

(a)

any investigation or administrative proceeding conducted by the Commission; and

 

 

(b)

any civil suit or action brought against the Filer or to which the Filer has been joined as defendant or respondent, in any appropriate court in any place subject to the jurisdiction of any state or of the United States or of any of its territories or possessions or of the District of Columbia, where the investigation, proceeding or cause of action arises out of or relates to or concerns (i) any offering made or purported to be made in connection with the securities registered or qualified by the Filer on Form F-10 on March 8, 2024 or any purchases or sales of any security in connection therewith; (ii) the securities in relation to which the obligation to file an annual report on Form 40-F arises, or any purchases or sales of such securities; (iii) any tender offer for the securities of a Canadian issuer with respect to which filings are made by the Filer with the Commission on Schedule 13E-4F, 14D-1F or 14D-9F; or (iv) the securities in relation to which the Filer acts as trustee pursuant to an exemption under Rule 10a-5 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. The Filer stipulates and agrees that any such civil suit or action or administrative proceeding may be commenced by the service of process upon, and that service of an administrative subpoena shall be effected by service upon such agent for service of process, and that service as aforesaid shall be taken and held in all courts and administrative tribunals to be valid and binding as if personal service thereof had been made.

F.

Each person filing this Form in connection with:

 

(a)

the use of Form F-10, 40-F or Schedule 13E-4F, 14D-1F or 14D-9F stipulates and agrees to appoint a successor agent for service of process and file an amended Form F-X if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the Filer at any time until six years have elapsed from the date the issuer of the securities to which such Forms and Schedules relate has ceased reporting under the Exchange Act;

 

 

(b)

the use of Form F-8, Form F-80 or Form CB stipulates and agrees to appoint a successor agent for service of process and file an amended Form F-X if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the Filer at any time until six years have elapsed following the effective date of the latest amendment to such Form F-8, Form F-80 or Form CB;