0001171843-24-002482.txt : 20240502 0001171843-24-002482.hdr.sgml : 20240502 20240502150220 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-24-002482 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240502 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240502 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240502 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Fortis Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001666175 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation IRS NUMBER: 980352146 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A4 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-37915 FILM NUMBER: 24907513 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5 SPRINGDALE STREET STREET 2: FORTIS PLACE, SUITE 1100 CITY: ST. JOHN'S STATE: A4 ZIP: A1B 3T2 BUSINESS PHONE: 709 737-2800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5 SPRINGDALE STREET STREET 2: FORTIS PLACE, SUITE 1100 CITY: ST. JOHN'S STATE: A4 ZIP: A1B 3T2 6-K 1 f6k_050224.htm FORM 6-K

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
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May, 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-37915

 

Fortis Inc.

 

Fortis Place, Suite 1100
5 Springdale Street
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada, A1E 0E4

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

 

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Description
   
99.1 Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated May 2, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

   
  Fortis Inc.
(Registrant)
 
Date: May 2, 2024 /s/James R. Reid
  By: James R. Reid
  Title: Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Legal Officer
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

St. John's, NL – May 2, 2024

 

 

FORTIS INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS, SAY ON PAY, AND OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN

 

Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) announced the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held today. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business before the meeting, including electing the nominated directors, appointing Deloitte LLP as the Corporation's auditors, approving the non-binding advisory vote regarding the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, and approving the omnibus equity plan and related matters.

 

Election of Directors

 

Fortis shareholders elected the following 12 individuals to the Board to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed:

 

Nominee # Votes For % Votes For For # Votes Withheld % Votes Withheld
Tracey C. Ball 270,028,891 99.03 2,654,207 0.97
Pierre J. Blouin 269,114,480 98.69 3,568,619 1.31
Lawrence T. Borgard 271,746,290 99.66 936,809 0.34
Maura J. Clark 270,934,611 99.36 1,748,913 0.64
Lisa Crutchfield 270,669,603 99.26 2,013,495 0.74
Margarita K. Dilley 271,654,834 99.62 1,028,264 0.38
Julie A. Dobson 263,037,347 96.46 9,646,178 3.54
Lisa L. Durocher 270,768,452 99.30 1,915,072 0.70
David G. Hutchens 271,767,459 99.66 916,066 0.34
Gianna M. Manes 270,724,552 99.28 1,958,547 0.72
Don R. Marchand 271,294,085 99.49 1,389,013 0.51
Jo Mark Zurel 266,144,340 97.60 6,538,758 2.40

 

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Appointment of Auditors

 

Shareholders of the Corporation approved the appointment of Deloitte LLP as the Corporation's auditors to hold office until the close of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

 

# Votes For % Votes For # Votes Withheld % Votes Withheld
277,986,153 99.50 1,400,764 0.50

 

Say on Pay

 

Shareholders approved the non-binding advisory vote regarding the Corporation's approach to executive compensation ("Say on Pay").

 

# Votes For % Votes For # Votes Against % Votes Against
251,463,179 92.25 21,122,283 7.75

 

Omnibus Equity Plan and Related Matters

 

Shareholders approved the Corporation’s omnibus equity plan and related matters.

 

# Votes For % Votes For # Votes Against % Votes Against
259,643,309 95.26 12,933,477 4.74

 

About Fortis

Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2023 revenue of $12 billion and total assets of $68 billion as at March 31, 2024. The Corporation's 9,600 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.

 

Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedarplus.ca, or www.sec.gov.

 

For further information contact

Investor Enquiries:

Ms. Stephanie Amaimo

Vice President, Investor Relations

Fortis Inc.

248.946.3572

investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries:

Ms. Karen McCarthy

Vice President, Communications & Government Relations

Fortis Inc.

709.737.5323

media@fortisinc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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