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 October 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 October 29, 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 October 29, 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: October 29, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | Press release dated October 29, 2015 announcing “TransAlta Declares Dividends.” |
News Release | |
TransAlta Declares Dividends
CALGARY, Alberta (October 29, 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 January 1, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 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 December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 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 December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 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 December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 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 December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2015.
All currency is expressed in Canadian dollars except where noted.
About TransAlta:
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, solar, 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 about TransAlta, visit our web site at www.transalta.com or follow us on Twitter @TransAlta.
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For more information:
Investor Inquiries:
Media Inquiries:
Jaeson Jaman
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Manager, Investor Relations
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Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.
Phone: Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com
Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com