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 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 April 22, 2016 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual and Special 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 22, 2016 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual and Special 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
TransAlta Corporation | |
By: /s/Donald Tremblay | |
Donald Tremblay | |
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: April 22, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | Press release dated April 22, 2016 announcing “TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders.” |
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News Release |
TransAlta shareholders approve all resolutions at the Annual and
Special Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, Alberta (April 22, 2016) – TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta") (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on April 22, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. A total of 125,730,698 common shares, representing 43.67% 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 nine director nominees were elected by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:
Nominee | Votes For | Percent | Withheld | Percent |
John P. Dielwart | 118,187,887 | 98.00% | 2,412,941 | 2.00% |
Timothy W. Faithfull | 115,338,336 | 95.64% | 5,262,492 | 4.36% |
Dawn L. Farrell | 116,309,199 | 96.44% | 4,291,629 | 3.56% |
Alan J. Fohrer | 118,300,587 | 98.09% | 2,300,241 | 1.91% |
Gordon D. Giffin | 114,788,071 | 95.18% | 5,812,757 | 4.82% |
P. Thomas Jenkins | 117,831,284 | 97.70% | 2,769,544 | 2.30% |
Yakout Mansour | 118,134,448 | 97.95% | 2,466,380 | 2.05% |
Georgia R. Nelson | 117,311,342 | 97.27% | 3,289,486 | 2.73% |
Beverlee F. Park | 118,098,113 | 97.92% | 2,502,715 | 2.08% |
2. | Appointment of Auditors |
The Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the independent auditors for 2016 was approved by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:
Votes For | Percent | Withheld | Percent |
122,446,551 | 97.49% | 3,147,252 | 2.51% |
3. | Continuation of Shareholder Rights Plan |
The vote on the resolution to continue, ratify, confirm and approve the Shareholder Rights Plan was approved by a show of hands. Proxies were received as follows:
Votes For | Percent | Votes Against | Percent |
116,856,816 | 96.90% | 3,743,514 | 3.10% |
4. | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation |
The non-binding advisory vote to accept TransAlta's approach to executive compensation was conducted by ballot, and approved as follows:
Votes For | Percent | Votes Against | Percent |
114,134,648 | 94.64% | 6,466,180 | 5.36% |
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 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 | Stacey Hatcher | |
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 |