CU Inc. Eligible Dividends


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan. 13, 2011) - The Board of Directors of CU Inc. has declared the following quarterly dividends:

Shares TSX Stock Symbol Dividend Per Share ($ ) Record Date (2011 ) Payment Date (2011 )
               
               
Series 1 4.60% CIU.PR.A 0.28750   07-Feb   01-Mar  
Series 2 6.70% CIU.PR.B 0.41875   07-Feb   01-Mar  
Series 4 3.80% CIU.PR.C 0.23164   07-Feb   01-Mar  

These dividends are eligible dividends within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

CU Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Utilities Limited, part of the ATCO Group of Companies. An Alberta-based corporation with assets of approximately $7 billion and more than 4,200 employees, CU Inc. is comprised of rate regulated utility operations in pipelines, natural gas and electricity transmission and distribution. More information about CU Inc. can be found on the Canadian Utilities Limited website at www.canadian-utilities.com.

Forward-Looking Information:

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Contact Information: CU Inc.
B.R. (Brian) Bale
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(403) 292-7502
www.canadian-utilities.com