/EINPresswire.com/ -- TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec 1, 2016) - Just Energy Group Inc. (NYSE:JE)(TSX:JE) filed notice with the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange today announcing its December quarterly dividend. A quarterly dividend of Cdn. $0.125/common share (Cdn. $0.50 annually) will be paid on December 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2016. This quarterly dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes. The common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "JE".

About Just Energy Group Inc.

Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE:JE)(TSX:JE) is a leading retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficiency solutions, and renewable energy options. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves approximately two million residential and commercial customers providing homes and businesses with a broad range of energy solutions that deliver comfort, convenience and control. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Just Energy Solar, Tara Energy and TerraPass. Visit justenergygroup.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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