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.
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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.
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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.
A .pdf version of this press release is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a9eedc3a-7516-4549-9a48-7952f30bbdfb
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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