6-K - FTS - Equibles

UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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 May, 2023

Commission File Number: 001-37915

Fortis Inc.

Fortis Place, Suite 11005 Springdale StreetSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCanada, 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 4, 2023.

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.<br><br>(Registrant)
Date: May 4, 2023	/s/James R. Reid
	By:	James R. Reid
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Legal Officer

Exhibit 99.1

St. John's, NL – May 4, 2023

FORTIS INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, APPOINTMENTOF AUDITORS AND SAY ON PAY

Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) announced the voting results from its Annual 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, and voting on an advisory basis to accept the Corporation's approach to executive compensation.

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	# Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
Tracey C. Ball	266,517,266	99.29	1,898,867	0.71
Pierre J. Blouin	262,927,972	97.96	5,488,161	2.04
Lawrence T. Borgard	267,730,971	99.74	685,163	0.26
Maura J. Clark	266,341,865	99.23	2,074,268	0.77
Lisa Crutchfield	265,546,126	98.93	2,870,007	1.07
Margarita K. Dilley	267,662,377	99.72	753,756	0.28
Julie A. Dobson	256,372,941	95.51	12,043,192	4.49
Lisa L. Durocher	266,226,342	99.18	2,189,791	0.82
David G. Hutchens	267,859,833	99.79	556,300	0.21
Gianna M. Manes	267,460,134	99.64	955,999	0.36
Don R. Marchand	267,959,342	99.83	456,791	0.17
Jo Mark Zurel	263,784,980	98.27	4,631,153	1.73

Appointment of Auditors

Shareholders of the Corporation approved the appointment of DeloitteLLP 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
274,484,908	99.53	1,284,966	0.47

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
248,406,339	92.55	20,009,786	7.45

About Fortis

Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2022 revenue of $11 billion and total assets of $65 billion as at March 31, 2023. The Corporation's 9,200 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.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.

For further information contact

Investor Enquiries:<br><br> <br>Ms. Stephanie Amaimo<br><br> <br>Vice President, Investor Relations<br><br> <br>Fortis Inc.<br><br> <br>248.946.3572<br><br> <br>investorrelations@fortisinc.com	Media Enquiries:<br><br> <br>Ms. Karen McCarthy<br><br> <br>Vice President, Communications & Government Relations<br><br> <br>Fortis Inc.<br><br> <br>709.737.5323<br><br> <br>media@fortisinc.com