Fortis Inc. Shareholders Approve Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, and Say on Pay
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders where all proposed items were approved by shareholders. The meeting resulted in the election of 12 directors to the Board, with all nominees receiving strong approval ratings ranging from 95.62% to 99.49%. Shareholders also approved the appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors with 99.46% support, and passed a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation with 94.19% approval.
Fortis, a leading North American regulated electric and gas utility company, reported $12 billion in revenue for 2024 and total assets of $75 billion as of March 31, 2025. The company employs 9,800 people and serves utility customers across five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states, and three Caribbean countries.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) ha tenuto la sua Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti, durante la quale tutti i punti proposti sono stati approvati. L'incontro ha portato all'elezione di 12 amministratori nel Consiglio di Amministrazione, con tutti i candidati che hanno ricevuto un forte sostegno, con percentuali di approvazione comprese tra il 95,62% e il 99,49%. Gli azionisti hanno inoltre approvato la nomina di Deloitte LLP come revisori contabili, con un supporto del 99,46%, e hanno approvato una votazione consultiva non vincolante sulla retribuzione degli executive con il 94,19% di approvazione.
Fortis, una delle principali società nordamericane regolamentate nel settore elettrico e del gas, ha riportato 12 miliardi di dollari di ricavi per il 2024 e un totale di attività pari a 75 miliardi di dollari al 31 marzo 2025. L'azienda impiega 9.800 persone e serve clienti di utility in cinque province canadesi, dieci stati degli Stati Uniti e tre paesi dei Caraibi.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) celebró su Junta Anual de Accionistas, donde todos los puntos propuestos fueron aprobados por los accionistas. La reunión resultó en la elección de 12 directores para la Junta, con todos los nominados recibiendo altos índices de aprobación que oscilaron entre el 95.62% y el 99.49%. Los accionistas también aprobaron el nombramiento de Deloitte LLP como auditores con un apoyo del 99.46%, y aprobaron una votación consultiva no vinculante sobre la compensación ejecutiva con un 94.19% de aprobación.
Fortis, una empresa líder regulada de servicios eléctricos y de gas en Norteamérica, reportó 12 mil millones de dólares en ingresos para 2024 y un total de activos de 75 mil millones de dólares al 31 de marzo de 2025. La compañía emplea a 9,800 personas y atiende a clientes de servicios públicos en cinco provincias canadienses, diez estados de EE.UU. y tres países del Caribe.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS)는 연례 주주총회를 개최하여 제안된 모든 안건이 주주들의 승인을 받았습니다. 이번 회의에서는 12명의 이사가 이사회에 선출되었으며, 모든 후보자는 95.62%에서 99.49%에 이르는 높은 승인율을 기록했습니다. 또한 주주들은 Deloitte LLP를 감사인으로 선임하는 안건을 99.46%의 지지로 승인했으며, 경영진 보수에 관한 비구속적 자문 투표도 94.19%의 찬성으로 통과되었습니다.
북미를 대표하는 규제 전기 및 가스 유틸리티 회사인 Fortis는 2024년 매출액이 120억 달러이며, 2025년 3월 31일 기준 총 자산은 750억 달러라고 보고했습니다. 이 회사는 9,800명의 직원을 고용하고 있으며, 캐나다 5개 주, 미국 10개 주, 카리브해 3개국에서 유틸리티 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE : FTS) a tenu son Assemblée annuelle des actionnaires, au cours de laquelle tous les points proposés ont été approuvés. La réunion a conduit à l’élection de 12 administrateurs au conseil d’administration, tous les candidats ayant obtenu des taux d’approbation élevés allant de 95,62 % à 99,49 %. Les actionnaires ont également approuvé la nomination de Deloitte LLP en tant qu’auditeurs avec un soutien de 99,46 %, et ont adopté un vote consultatif non contraignant sur la rémunération des dirigeants avec une approbation de 94,19 %.
Fortis, une entreprise nord-américaine majeure dans les services publics réglementés d’électricité et de gaz, a déclaré un chiffre d’affaires de 12 milliards de dollars pour 2024 et un total d’actifs de 75 milliards de dollars au 31 mars 2025. La société emploie 9 800 personnes et dessert des clients dans cinq provinces canadiennes, dix États américains et trois pays des Caraïbes.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) hielt seine Jahreshauptversammlung der Aktionäre ab, bei der alle vorgeschlagenen Punkte von den Aktionären genehmigt wurden. Die Versammlung führte zur Wahl von 12 Direktoren in den Vorstand, wobei alle Kandidaten starke Zustimmungswerte zwischen 95,62 % und 99,49 % erhielten. Die Aktionäre stimmten außerdem der Ernennung von Deloitte LLP als Wirtschaftsprüfer mit 99,46 % Zustimmung zu und verabschiedeten eine unverbindliche beratende Abstimmung zur Vorstandsvergütung mit 94,19 % Zustimmung.
Fortis, ein führendes nordamerikanisches reguliertes Energie- und Gasversorgungsunternehmen, meldete für 2024 einen Umsatz von 12 Milliarden US-Dollar und Gesamtvermögen von 75 Milliarden US-Dollar zum 31. März 2025. Das Unternehmen beschäftigt 9.800 Mitarbeiter und bedient Versorgungkunden in fünf kanadischen Provinzen, zehn US-Bundesstaaten und drei karibischen Ländern.
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) announced the voting results from its Annual 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, and approving the non-binding advisory vote regarding the Corporation's approach to executive compensation.
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 Withheld |
| Tracey C. Ball | 286,660,945 | 98.65 | 3,928,062 | 1.35 |
| Pierre J. Blouin | 286,077,913 | 98.45 | 4,511,105 | 1.55 |
| Lawrence T. Borgard | 288,721,236 | 99.36 | 1,867,782 | 0.64 |
| Maura J. Clark | 286,893,509 | 98.73 | 3,695,499 | 1.27 |
| Margarita K. Dilley | 288,494,681 | 99.28 | 2,091,092 | 0.72 |
| Julie A. Dobson | 277,864,211 | 95.62 | 12,724,807 | 4.38 |
| Lisa L. Durocher | 287,866,735 | 99.06 | 2,722,282 | 0.94 |
| David G. Hutchens | 288,789,300 | 99.38 | 1,799,717 | 0.62 |
| Gregory E. Knight | 289,097,301 | 99.49 | 1,491,717 | 0.51 |
| Gianna M. Manes | 285,627,445 | 98.29 | 4,961,572 | 1.71 |
| Don R. Marchand | 287,961,640 | 99.10 | 2,627,378 | 0.90 |
| Jo Mark Zurel | 282,000,698 | 97.04 | 8,588,320 | 2.96 |
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 Withheld |
| 295,397,407 | 99.46 | 1,618,420 | 0.54 |
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 Against |
| 273,716,820 | 94.19 | 16,872,191 | 5.81 |
About Fortis
Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2024 revenue of
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.
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For further information 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 |
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