Newalta Income Fund Announces Cash Distribution
CALGARY, ALBERTA--Newalta Income Fund ("Newalta") today announced the cash distribution of $0.09 per trust unit. This distribution will be payable on May 15, 2003 to all unitholders of record on April 30, 2003. The ex-distribution date is April 30, 2003. Based on the April 28, 2003 closing price of $8.68 per trust unit, the April distribution represents an annualized cash-on-cash yield of approximately 12.4%. Newalta Income Fund is an open-ended trust that maximizes the inherent value in industrial wastes through recovery of saleable products and recycling, rather than disposal. Through an integrated network of 34 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 strong track record of profitable growth and environmental stewardship, Newalta is focused on leveraging its proven competencies 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