Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Fortis Inc. Shareholders Approve Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, Say on Pay, and Omnibus Equity Plan By: Fortis via GlobeNewswire May 02, 2024 at 14:59 PM EDT ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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# Votes Withheld% Votes WithheldTracey C. Ball270,028,89199.032,654,2070.97Pierre J. Blouin269,114,48098.693,568,6191.31Lawrence T. Borgard271,746,29099.66936,8090.34Maura J. Clark270,934,61199.361,748,9130.64Lisa Crutchfield270,669,60399.262,013,4950.74Margarita K. Dilley271,654,83499.621,028,2640.38Julie A. Dobson263,037,34796.469,646,1783.54Lisa L. Durocher270,768,45299.301,915,0720.70David G. Hutchens271,767,45999.66916,0660.34Gianna M. Manes270,724,55299.281,958,5470.72Don R. Marchand271,294,08599.491,389,0130.51Jo Mark Zurel266,144,34097.606,538,7582.40 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 Withheld277,986,15399.501,400,7640.50 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 Against% Votes Against251,463,17992.2521,122,2837.75 Omnibus Equity Plan and Related Matters Shareholders approved the Corporation’s omnibus equity plan and related matters. # Votes For% Votes For# Votes Against% Votes Against259,643,30995.2612,933,4774.74 About FortisFortis 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. A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/bf67405e-381b-4400-9a4c-d97e8fa29be4 For further information contact Investor Enquiries:Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor RelationsFortis Inc.248.946.3572investorrelations@fortisinc.comMedia Enquiries:Ms. Karen McCarthyVice President, Communications & Government RelationsFortis Inc.709.737.5323media@fortisinc.com Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Fortis Inc. Shareholders Approve Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, Say on Pay, and Omnibus Equity Plan By: Fortis via GlobeNewswire May 02, 2024 at 14:59 PM EDT ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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# Votes Withheld% Votes WithheldTracey C. Ball270,028,89199.032,654,2070.97Pierre J. Blouin269,114,48098.693,568,6191.31Lawrence T. Borgard271,746,29099.66936,8090.34Maura J. Clark270,934,61199.361,748,9130.64Lisa Crutchfield270,669,60399.262,013,4950.74Margarita K. Dilley271,654,83499.621,028,2640.38Julie A. Dobson263,037,34796.469,646,1783.54Lisa L. Durocher270,768,45299.301,915,0720.70David G. Hutchens271,767,45999.66916,0660.34Gianna M. Manes270,724,55299.281,958,5470.72Don R. Marchand271,294,08599.491,389,0130.51Jo Mark Zurel266,144,34097.606,538,7582.40 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 Withheld277,986,15399.501,400,7640.50 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 Against% Votes Against251,463,17992.2521,122,2837.75 Omnibus Equity Plan and Related Matters Shareholders approved the Corporation’s omnibus equity plan and related matters. # Votes For% Votes For# Votes Against% Votes Against259,643,30995.2612,933,4774.74 About FortisFortis 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. A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/bf67405e-381b-4400-9a4c-d97e8fa29be4 For further information contact Investor Enquiries:Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor RelationsFortis Inc.248.946.3572investorrelations@fortisinc.comMedia Enquiries:Ms. Karen McCarthyVice President, Communications & Government RelationsFortis Inc.709.737.5323media@fortisinc.com
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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# Votes Withheld% Votes WithheldTracey C. Ball270,028,89199.032,654,2070.97Pierre J. Blouin269,114,48098.693,568,6191.31Lawrence T. Borgard271,746,29099.66936,8090.34Maura J. Clark270,934,61199.361,748,9130.64Lisa Crutchfield270,669,60399.262,013,4950.74Margarita K. Dilley271,654,83499.621,028,2640.38Julie A. Dobson263,037,34796.469,646,1783.54Lisa L. Durocher270,768,45299.301,915,0720.70David G. Hutchens271,767,45999.66916,0660.34Gianna M. Manes270,724,55299.281,958,5470.72Don R. Marchand271,294,08599.491,389,0130.51Jo Mark Zurel266,144,34097.606,538,7582.40 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 Withheld277,986,15399.501,400,7640.50 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 Against% Votes Against251,463,17992.2521,122,2837.75 Omnibus Equity Plan and Related Matters Shareholders approved the Corporation’s omnibus equity plan and related matters. # Votes For% Votes For# Votes Against% Votes Against259,643,30995.2612,933,4774.74 About FortisFortis 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. A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/bf67405e-381b-4400-9a4c-d97e8fa29be4 For further information contact Investor Enquiries:Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor RelationsFortis Inc.248.946.3572investorrelations@fortisinc.comMedia Enquiries:Ms. Karen McCarthyVice President, Communications & Government RelationsFortis Inc.709.737.5323media@fortisinc.com