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