0001137171-15-000082.txt : 20150429 0001137171-15-000082.hdr.sgml : 20150429 20150429124153 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001137171-15-000082 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150429 FILED AS OF DATE: 20150429 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150429 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: 15811182 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 transalta6k04292015.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 29, 2015 ANNOUNCING TRANSALTA SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ALL RESOLUTIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. FG 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 29, 2015 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

 

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 29, 2015 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

 

 

 

 
 

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 29, 2015

 

 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release dated April 29, 2015 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

 

 

EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 29, 2015 ANNOUNCING TRANSALTA SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ALL RESOLUTIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. FG Filed by Filing Services Canada Inc. 403-717-3898

 

 

TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

 

CALGARY, Alberta (April 29, 2015)TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 28, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta. A total of 123,171,033 common shares, representing 44.47% of the shares outstanding were represented in person and by proxy at the meeting.

The following resolutions were approved by shareholders:

1.Election of Directors

 

The ten director nominees proposed by management were elected by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:

Nominee Votes For Percent Withheld Percent
William D. Anderson 117,061,998 98.82% 1,397,137 1.18%
John P. Dielwart 116,912,245 98.69% 1,546,890 1.31%
Timothy W. Faithfull 117,005,835 98.77% 1,453,300 1.23%
Dawn L. Farrell 117,062,664 98.82% 1,396,471 1.18%
Alan J. Fohrer 116,916,431 98.70% 1,542,704 1.30%
Gordon D. Giffin 114,745,920 96.87% 3,713,215 3.13%
P. Thomas Jenkins 116,791,881 98.59% 1,667,254 1.41%
Yakout Mansour 117,162,494 98.91% 1,296,641 1.09%
Georgia R. Nelson 113,524,327 95.83% 4,934,808 4.17%
Beverlee F. Park 117,164,425 98.91% 1,294,710 1.09%

 

 
 

 

 

2.Appointment of Auditors

 

The Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the independent auditors for 2015 was approved by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:

Votes For Percent Withheld Percent
121,955,625 99.09% 1,116,410 0.91%

 

3.                  Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

 

The advisory vote on management’s approach to executive compensation was approved by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:

 

Votes For Percent Votes Against Percent
112,624,787 95.07% 5,835,865 4.93%

 

 

 

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.

 

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For more information:

 

Investor inquiries:   Media inquiries:
Brent Ward   Stacey Hatcher
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations   Manager, External Communications
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.   Cell: 587-216-2242
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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