Article: Inter Pipeline Fund Announces Acquisition of Major Petroleum and Petrochemical Storage Business

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Sept. 29, 2005) - Inter Pipeline Fund (TSX:IPL.UN) ("Inter Pipeline") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Simon Storage Ltd. ("Simon"), the largest independent petroleum and petrochemical storage business in the United Kingdom. The transaction will involve the purchase of all outstanding share capital in Simon Storage Holdings Ltd., the privately held parent of Simon, for a cash consideration of 120 million Great Britain Pounds ("GBP"), or approximately $250 million Canadian, subject to closing adjustments. The acquisition is expected to close on or about October 4, 2005 subject to certain closing conditions. Funding for the …

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