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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-148878
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240529
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240529
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240529

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMERA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001127248
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				868143132
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-54516
		FILM NUMBER:		24996284

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
		BUSINESS PHONE:		902-428-6494

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		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>For the month of May, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F</FONT> or Form <FONT
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F&#8194;&#9746;</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T</FONT> Rule 101(b)(1):&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KKR to acquire Emera&#146;s equity interest in critical clean energy transmission project </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s prospectus supplement dated November&nbsp;14, 2023 to
its short form base shelf prospectus dated October&nbsp;3, 2023. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;28, 2024 </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Transaction value of $1.19&nbsp;billion CAD. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Proceeds from the transaction will be used to reduce Emera&#146;s corporate debt and support its investment
opportunities in its regulated utility businesses. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">KKR has a history of successful long-term investments in similar scale infrastructure projects.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Transaction is expected to close on or about June&nbsp;4, 2024. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, Halifax, Nova Scotia, St. John&#146;s Newfoundland and Labrador &#150; Today, Emera Inc. (Emera), an international energy and services company, and
KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement where KKR will acquire Emera&#146;s indirect minority equity interest in the Labrador Island Link (LIL). The transaction value is $1.19&nbsp;billion CAD,
made up of $957&nbsp;million CAD in cash and $235&nbsp;million CAD for assuming Emera&#146;s obligation to fund the remaining initial capital investment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of its overall commitment to the Lower Churchill Project, Emera has been an equity investor in the construction of the LIL alongside Newfoundland and
Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro), which owns and operates the LIL. The transaction announced today provides for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-time,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">up-front</FONT> payment at closing in exchange for
Emera&#146;s indirect interest in the LIL, meaning KKR will receive quarterly distribution payments over the remaining life of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">50-year</FONT> LIL contract and allow Emera to reduce corporate debt and fund its
investments in its regulated utility businesses. Emera will remain actively engaged in the LIL partnership, along with NL Hydro, by continuing to provide sustaining capital investments to support ongoing operations. This transaction has no impact on
Emera&#146;s ownership of the Maritime Link transmission line and no impact on Nova Scotia Power, or its customers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;This agreement is an important
step in strengthening our company and positioning us to continue to capitalize on the growth opportunities in front of us, said Scott Balfour, Emera Inc. CEO. &#147;With this transaction, we look forward to a new relationship with KKR while
remaining committed to our partnership with NL Hydro.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;KKR has a long history of investing in stable, reliable and essential transmission
assets like the Labrador Island Link, and we look forward to beginning this long-term strategic partnership with Emera and NL Hydro to deliver clean energy across the region,&#148; said Brandon Freiman, KKR Partner and Head of North American
Infrastructure. &#147;We&#146;re pleased to be part of the future success of the Labrador Island Link.&#148; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;The LIL is a strategic asset for Newfoundland and Labrador as it continues down the path of building
its clean energy future,&#148; said Jennifer Williams, CEO, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. &#147;This new arrangement is evidence of the quality of the LIL and the critical role that it plays to harness clean, renewable energy and deliver it to
our customers here in Newfoundland and Labrador across the region and beyond.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The LIL is a 1,100 km high voltage transmission line that delivers
renewable energy to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and beyond, helping meet the growing demand for clean energy across the region. Officially commissioned in 2023, the LIL is a vital transmission line of strategic importance to Atlantic Canada and has
helped strengthen the Newfoundland and Labrador power grid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Lower Churchill Project is helping enhance energy infrastructure and facilitate clean
energy delivery between the provinces and is essential in supporting the energy transition in Atlantic Canada. The Project also includes the Maritime Link, an Emera-owned transmission line that delivers renewable energy from Newfoundland to Nova
Scotia. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KKR&#146;s interest in the LIL reinforces the importance of clean energy infrastructure to serve Atlantic Canada and markets beyond. KKR has
significant experience investing in infrastructure globally and has stable, ongoing access to capital, which affords the firm the ability to take a long-term &#147;buy and hold&#148; view. KKR is making this investment through capital accounts
advised by KKR. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The transaction is expected to close on or about June&nbsp;4, 2024.&#8195; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TD Securities is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Emera in connection with the transaction. Scotiabank is acting as exclusive financial advisor to
KKR. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Emera </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera is a geographically diverse
energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with approximately $39&nbsp;billion in assets and 2023 revenues of $7.6&nbsp;billion. The company primarily invests in regulated electricity generation and electricity and gas
transmission and distribution, with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About NL Hydro </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL
Hydro) is a provincial crown utility&#151;providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. NL Hydro manages Newfoundland and Labrador&#146;s
electricity system, generating and transmitting the vast majority of electricity used by people in the province every day. For more than 50 years, Hydro has been there for families, friends, and neighbours across the province&#150;and beyond. For
more information, visit nlhydro.com. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate
attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity,
credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR&#146;s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR&#146;s
investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR&nbsp;&amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR&#146;s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global
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