TransAlta : Announces Results of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors - Form 6-K
April 29, 2022 at 06:52 am
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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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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
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TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets, utilizing a range of input resources that includes water, wind, solar, natural gas and thermal coal in Canada, the United States and Australia. The Company provides clean power for municipalities, medium and large industries, and utility customers. Its segments include Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, Energy Marketing, and Corporate. The Company has a diversified portfolio of energy assets and its diverse fleet of hydro, wind, solar, natural gas and cogeneration generate about 6.7 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. It delivers renewable energy solutions for large scale commercial partners, including tech companies. It operates a fleet of electrical power generation assets, including Antrim Wind Project, Ardenville Wind Facility, Old Town Wind Project, Pinnacle Project, SunHills Solar Project, Cascade hydro power plant, and Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, among others.