6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES 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-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February, 2022

Commission File Number: 001-37915

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Fortis Inc.

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Fortis Place, Suite 1100
5 Springdale Street
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada, 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 ☒

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated February 10, 2022.

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. (Registrant)
Date: February 10, 2022	/s/ James R. Reid
	By:	James R. Reid
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
		Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

St. John's, NL – February 10, 2022

FORTIS INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER DIVIDENDS - 2022

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 June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

2. $0.2745625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "G" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

3. $0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "H" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

4. $0.123948 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "I" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

5. $0.2969 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "J" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

6. $0.2455625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "K" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022;

7. $0.2445625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series "M" of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022; and,

8. $0.535 per share on the Common Shares of the Corporation, payable on June 1, 2022 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on May 17, 2022.

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 2020 revenue of $8.9 billion and total assets of $57 billion as at September 30, 2021. 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

investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries:
Ms. Karen McCarthy
Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs
Fortis Inc.
709.737.5323

media@fortisinc.com

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