Newalta Income Fund Announces February Distribution
CALGARY, ALBERTA - Feb. 15, 2005) - Newalta Income Fund ("Newalta") (TSX:NAL.UN) today announced that it has declared a cash distribution of 12.5 cents per trust unit for the month of February, 2005 payable on March 15, 2005 to all unitholders of record on February 28, 2005. The ex-distribution date is February 24, 2005. Based on the February 15, 2005 closing price of $24.32 per trust unit, the January distribution represents an annualized cash-on-cash yield of approximately 6.2%. Newalta Income Fund is an open-ended trust that maximizes the inherent value in certain industrial wastes through recovery of saleable products and recycling, rather than disposal. Through an integrated network of 40 state-of-the-art facilities, Newalta delivers world-class solutions to a broad customer base of national and international corporations, in a range of industries, including the automotive, forestry, pulp and paper, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, and transportation services industries. With a track record of profitable growth and environmental stewardship, Newalta is focused on leveraging its position in new service sectors and geographic markets from coast to coast.
For further information: Newalta Income Fund - Ronald L. Sifton, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, (403) 206-2684; Website: www.newalta.com