6-K
Fortis Inc. (FTS)
UNITEDSTATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August, 2020
Commission File Number: 001-37915
FortisInc.
Fortis Place, Suite 11005 Springdale StreetSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCanada, A1E 0E4
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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EXHIBITS
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| 99.1 | Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated August 26, 2020. |
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. | ||
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| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: August 26, 2020 | /s/ James R. Reid | |
| By: | James R. Reid | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and | |
| Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
St. John's, NL – August 26, 2020
FORTIS INC. TO HOLD TELECONFERENCE ONSEPTEMBER 23
TO DISCUSS NEW FIVE-YEAR OUTLOOK
Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its new five-year outlook for the period 2021-2025 on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. A teleconference and webcast will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). Barry Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jocelyn Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Hutchens, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and CEOs from certain subsidiaries will provide an update on operations and the business outlook for 2021 to 2025 including the capital plan and sustainability initiatives.
The decision to move to a virtual teleconference in lieu of an in-person investor day was made for the safety and health of Fortis shareholders, employees, analysts and the broader investment community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shareholders, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties in North America are invited to participate by calling 1.877.223.4471. International participants may participate by calling 647.788.4922. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. No pass code is required.
A live and archived audio webcast of the teleconference will be available on the Corporation's website, www.fortisinc.com. A replay of the conference will be available two hours after the conclusion of the call until October 23, 2020. Please call 1.800.585.8367 or 416.621.4642 and enter pass code 7849679.
About Fortis
Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2019 revenue of $8.8 billion and total assets of $56 billion as at June 30, 2020. The Corporation's 9,000 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, nine 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.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.
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For further information contact
Investor Enquiries:
Ms. Stephanie Amaimo
Vice President, Investor Relations
Fortis Inc.
248.946.3572
Media Enquiries:
Ms. Karen McCarthy
Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Fortis Inc.
709.737.5323
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