6-K

Fortis Inc. (FTS)

6-K 2024-05-02 For: 2024-05-02
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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, 2024


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 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.<br><br>(Registrant)
Date: May 2, 2024 /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 2, 2024


FORTIS INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, APPOINTMENT OFAUDITORS, 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 A****gainst % Votes A****gainst
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 A****gainst % Votes A****gainst
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:<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

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