CALGARY, April 13, 2020 /CNW/ - AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas") (TSX: ALA) announced today that the April dividend will be paid on May 15, 2020, to common shareholders of record on April 27, 2020. The ex-dividend date is April 24, 2020. The amount of the dividend will be $0.08 for each common share. This dividend is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that connects NGLs and natural gas to domestic and global markets. AltaGas creates value by growing and optimizing its energy infrastructure, including a focus on clean energy sources. For more information visit:  www.altagas.ca

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