0001279569-22-000663.txt : 20220429 0001279569-22-000663.hdr.sgml : 20220429 20220428204317 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001279569-22-000663 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20220428 FILED AS OF DATE: 20220429 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20220428 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRANSALTA CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001144800 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15214 FILM NUMBER: 22869482 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110 12TH AVE SW BOX 1900 STATION M STREET 2: CALGARY ALBERTA T2P 2MI CITY: CALGARY STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P2M1 BUSINESS PHONE: 403-267-4724 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110-12TH AVENUE SW CITY: CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P2M1 6-K 1 transalta6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April, 2022
Commission File Number 001-15214

TRANSALTA CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

110-12th Avenue S.W., Box 1900, Station “M”, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 2M1
(Address of principal executive offices)

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 þ

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). _____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). _____

 

 

 
 

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.

 

TRANSALTA CORPORATION

 

By: /s/ Todd Stack
  Name: Todd Stack
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: April 28, 2022

 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

  

Description of Document

     
99.1   “TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors”

 

 EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm NEWS RELEASE DATED APRIL 28, 2022

Exhibit 99.1

 

TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors

CALGARY, AB, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) ("TransAlta" or the "Company") held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("the Meeting") on April 28, 2022.  The total number of common shares represented by shareholders at the Meeting and by proxy was 189,079,207, representing 69.60 per cent of the Company's outstanding common shares.

The following resolutions were considered by shareholders:

1.            Election of Directors

The twelve director nominees proposed by management were elected.  The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Nominee Votes For Per cent Withheld Per cent
Rona H. Ambrose 180,301,403 96.83% 5,896,534 3.17%
John P. Dielwart 185,581,642 99.67% 616,295 0.33%
Alan J. Fohrer 185,205,109 99.47% 992,828 0.53%
Laura W. Folse 185,582,150 99.67% 615,786 0.33%
Harry A. Goldgut 185,689,018 99.73% 508,919 0.27%
John H. Kousinioris 185,681,285 99.72% 516,652 0.28%
Thomas M. O'Flynn 185,248,610 99.49% 949,327 0.51%
Beverlee F. Park 185,159,327 99.44% 1,038,609 0.56%
Bryan D. Pinney 182,248,274 97.88% 3,949,663 2.12%
James Reid 185,693,600 99.73% 504,337 0.27%
Sandra R. Sharman 184,134,222 98.89% 2,063,714 1.11%
Sarah A. Slusser 185,641,558 99.70% 556,378 0.30%

 

2.            Appointment of Auditors

The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the auditors for 2022 was approved.  The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Votes For Per cent Withheld Per cent
181,978,731 96.24% 7,100,475 3.76%

 

3.            Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (also known as "say-on-pay")

The advisory vote on the Company's approach to executive compensation or say-on-pay was approved.  The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Votes For Per cent Votes Against Per cent
163,637,782 87.88% 22,560,153 12.12%

 

4.            Approval of the Corporation's Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan

The resolution approving the Corporation's Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan was approved.  The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Votes For Per cent Votes Against Per cent
178,999,356 96.13% 7,198,580 3.87%

 

About TransAlta:

TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with clean, affordable, energy-efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada's largest producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydroelectric power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud community-member where its employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development.

For more information about TransAlta, visit its web site at transalta.com.

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SOURCE TransAlta Corporation

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For further information: Investor Inquiries: Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S., Email: investor_relations@transalta.com; Media Inquiries: Phone: Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184, Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com

CO: TransAlta Corporation

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