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 August, 2023

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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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 August 1, 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: August 1, 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 – August 1, 2023

FORTIS INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER DIVIDENDS – 2023

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>September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
2.	$0.2745625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "G" of the Corporation, payable on<br>September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
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3.	$0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "H" of the Corporation, payable on<br>September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
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4.	$0.371781 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "I" of the Corporation, payable on September<br>1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
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5.	$0.2969 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "J" of the Corporation, payable on<br>September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
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6.	$0.2455625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "K" of the Corporation, payable on<br>September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023;
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7.	$0.2445625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "M" of the Corporation, payable<br>on September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023; and,
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8.	$0.565 per share on the Common Shares of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2023 to the Shareholders<br>of Record at the close of business on August 21, 2023.
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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. All amounts are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

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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.sedarplus.ca or www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact

Investor Enquiries:

Ms. Stephanie Amaimo

Vice President, Investor Relations

Fortis Inc.

248.946.3572

investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries:

Ms. Karen McCarthy

Vice President, Communications & Government Relations

Fortis Inc.

709.737.5323

media@fortisinc.com