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 March 2016
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 March 31, 2016 announcing “TransAlta Announces Listing of Series B Preferred Shares.”
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 March 31, 2016 announcing “TransAlta Announces Listing of Series B Preferred Shares. |
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: March 31, 2016 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | Press release dated March 31, 2016 announcing “TransAlta Announces Listing of Series B Preferred Shares. |
News Release | |
TransAlta Announces Listing of Series B Preferred Shares
CALGARY, Alberta (March 31, 2016) – TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta" or the "Company") (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) announced today that 1,824,620 of its 12,000,000 Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series A (the “Series A Shares”) have been converted, on a one-for-one basis, into Cumulative Redeemable Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series B (the “Series B Shares”). As a result of the conversion, TransAlta has 10,175,380 Series A Shares and 1,824,620 Series B Shares issued and outstanding.
The Series B Shares will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today under the symbol TA.PR.E. The Series A Shares will continue to be listed on the TSX under the symbol TA.PR.D.
About TransAlta Corporation
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 recognized on CDP's Canadian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), which includes Canada's top 20 leading companies reporting on climate change, and has been selected by Corporate Knights as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Corporate Citizens 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 transalta.com, or follow us on Twitter @TransAlta.
For more information:
Investor Inquiries: | Media Inquiries: | |
Jaeson Jaman | Roman Cooney | |
Manager, Investor Relations | Manager, Communications | |
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 |