0001137171-15-000076.txt : 20150428 0001137171-15-000076.hdr.sgml : 20150428 20150427201250 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001137171-15-000076 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150427 FILED AS OF DATE: 20150428 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150427 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRANSALTA CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001144800 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15214 FILM NUMBER: 15796371 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110 12TH AVE SW BOX 1900 STATION M STREET 2: CALGARY ALBERTA T2P 2MI CITY: CALGARY STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P2M1 BUSINESS PHONE: 403-267-4724 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110-12TH AVENUE SW CITY: CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P2M1 6-K 1 transalta6k04272015.htm TRANSALTA CORPORATION - 6-K CA Filed by Filing Services Canada Inc. 403-717-3898

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2015

TRANSALTA CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

110-12th Avenue S.W., Box 1900, Station “M”, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M1

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F____ Form 40-F X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

   
   

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The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Registrant’s news release dated April 27, 2015 announcing “TransAlta Declares Dividends.”

 

This news release is being furnished, not filed, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by TransAlta Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

99.1 Press release dated April 27, 2015 announcing “TransAlta Declares Dividends.”

 

 

 

   
   

Signatures

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, thereunto duly authorized.

  TransAlta Corporation  
     
  By: /s/Donald Tremblay  
        Donald Tremblay  
        Chief Financial Officer  

Date: April 27, 2015

 

 

   
   

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release dated April 27, 2015 announcing “TransAlta Declares Dividends.”

 

 

 

 

 

EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 27, 2015 ANNOUNCING "TRANSALTA DECLARES DIVIDENDS."

 

TransAlta Declares Dividends

CALGARY, Alberta (April 27, 2015) – The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on common shares payable on July 1, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2015.

The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share on TransAlta’s issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series A, payable on June 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2015.

The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share on TransAlta’s issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series C, payable on June 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2015.

The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share on TransAlta’s issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series E, payable on June 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2015.

The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33125 per share on TransAlta’s issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series G, payable on June 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2015.

All currency is expressed in Canadian dollars except where noted.

 

TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. TransAlta maintains a low-to-moderate risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. TransAlta’s focus is to efficiently operate wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities in which it works and lives. TransAlta has been selected by Sustainalytics as one of Canada’s Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009 and is recognized globally for its leadership on sustainability and corporate responsibility standards by FTSE4Good.

 

 

 

   
   

For more information:

 

Investor inquiries:   Media inquiries:
Brent Ward   Leanne Yohemas
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations   Senior Advisor, External Communications
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.   Cell: 587-437-3660
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com   Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184
    Alternate local number: 403-267-2540
Jacqueline O’Driscoll ta_media_relations@transalta.com
Manager, Investor Relations    
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.    
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com    

 

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