6-K - FTS - Equibles

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2022

Commission File Number: 001-37915

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Fortis Inc.

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Fortis Place, Suite 11005 Springdale StreetSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCanada, A1E 0E4

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated May 5, 2022.

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 5, 2022	/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 – May 5, 2022

FORTIS INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ELECTION OFDIRECTORS, APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS, SAY ON PAY AND AMENDMENT OF EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE 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; on an advisory basis to accept the Corporation's approach to executive compensation; and the amendment of the Corporation's second amended and restated 2012 employee share purchase plan to increase the share reserve.

Election of Directors

Fortis shareholders elected the following 13 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	265,928,710	99.28	1,931,201	0.72
Pierre J. Blouin	265,750,372	99.21	2,109,461	0.79
Paul J. Bonavia	265,675,613	99.18	2,184,298	0.82
Lawrence T. Borgard	267,242,225	99.77	617,687	0.23
Maura J. Clark	265,605,461	99.16	2,254,450	0.84
Lisa Crutchfield	266,408,831	99.46	1,451,081	0.54
Margarita K. Dilley	267,222,596	99.76	637,091	0.24
Julie A. Dobson	265,906,217	99.27	1,947,326	0.73
Lisa L. Durocher	265,800,566	99.23	2,059,345	0.77
Douglas J. Haughey	261,130,296	97.49	6,729,615	2.51
David G. Hutchens	267,329,571	99.80	524,091	0.20
Gianna M. Manes	266,405,931	99.46	1,452,632	0.54
Jo Mark Zurel	267,125,556	99.73	734,055	0.27

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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
275,474,477	99.73	745,609	0.27

Say on Pay

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

# Votes For	% Votes For	# Votes Against	% Votes Against
248,590,139	92.81	19,269,766	7.19

Amendment of Employee Share Purchase Plan

Shareholders approved the amendment of the Corporation's second amended and restated 2012 employee share purchase plan to increase the share reserve under the employee share purchase plan by 3,000,000 common shares.

# Votes For	% Votes For	# Votes Against	% Votes Against
264,513,143	98.75	3,346,763	1.25

About Fortis

Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2021 revenue of $9.4 billion and total assets of $58 billion as at March 31, 2022. The Corporation's 9,100 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.

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 & Corporate Affairs<br><br> <br>Fortis Inc.<br><br> <br>709.737.5323<br><br> <br>media@fortisinc.com