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Fortis Inc. (FTS)

6-K 2020-11-18 For: 2020-11-18
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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 November, 2020


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 ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit Description
99.1 Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated November 18, 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.<br> (Registrant)
Date: November 18, 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 – November 18, 2020

FORTIS INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER DIVIDENDS

  • 2021

The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends:

1. $0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "F" of the Corporation, payable on<br>March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
2. $0.2745625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "G" of the Corporation, payable on<br>March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
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3. $0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "H" of the Corporation, payable on<br>March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
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4. $0.094685 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "I" of the Corporation, payable on March<br>1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
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5. $0.2969 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "J" of the Corporation, payable on<br>March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
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6. $0.2455625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "K" of the Corporation, payable on<br>March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021;
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7. $0.2445625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "M" of the Corporation, payable<br>on March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021; and
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8. $0.505 per share on the Common Shares of the Corporation, payable on March 1, 2021 to the Shareholders<br>of Record at the close of business on February 16, 2021.
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The Corporation has designated the common share dividend and preference share dividends as eligible dividends for federal and provincial dividend tax credit purposes.




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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 September 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.

For more information, please contact

Investor Enquiries:

Ms. Stephanie Amaimo

Vice President, Investor Relations

Fortis Inc.

248.946.3572

samaimo@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries:

Ms. Karen McCarthy

Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs

Fortis Inc.

709.737.5323

media@fortisinc.com


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