Acquisition Provides Additional Stability and Growth
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 15, 2008) – The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWI.UN) announced today that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund has completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding shares in Stratacon Inc. ("Stratacon") for an initial cash investment of $21 million and the assumption of approximately $7.2 million of net outstanding debt obligations of Stratacon. Stratacon is a leading Canadian sub-metering company. It is engaged principally in providing the equipment and services to allow "smart" sub-metering and remote measurement of electricity, heat and water consumption in individual units in apartment buildings, condominiums and commercial properties. The equipment and services are provided under long-term contracts with its customers. At July 31, 2008, Stratacon's fiscal year end, there were approximately 34,600 suites/units under contract and 24,500 suites installed. About half of th e installed suites are being billed to Stratacon's residents receiving metering services. About The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund The Fund owns a portfolio of approximately 1.4 million installed water heaters and other assets, rented primarily to residential customers in Ontario. Additional information regarding the Fund, including its current Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2008, is available at www.sedar.com. About Stratacon For background on Stratacon, please visit www.stratacon.ca.
For further information: The Consumers’ Waterheater Income Fund
Steve Bower
CFO
(905) 943-6292 or 1-877-877-0142
Email: [email protected]
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