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Fortis Inc. (FTS) generates frequent news as a diversified participant in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. Its disclosures highlight activity across electric and gas utilities and transmission businesses that serve customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states and the Caribbean. Because Fortis is active in multiple jurisdictions and operates through several utility subsidiaries, its news flow covers a broad range of topics relevant to utility investors and sector observers.
News items for Fortis commonly include quarterly and annual financial results, where the company reports net earnings, capital expenditures and progress on its multi-year capital plans. These releases often discuss rate base growth, regulatory developments and capital allocation decisions. Fortis also issues news about dividend declarations on its common and preference shares, providing information on payment dates, record dates and dividend designations for tax purposes.
Regulatory and strategic updates are another important category of Fortis news. The company reports on general rate applications, rate frameworks, and decisions by regulators in jurisdictions such as British Columbia, Arizona and New York that affect its utilities. It also provides updates on capital projects and asset dispositions, such as the sale of its utility in Turks and Caicos and its assets in Belize, and on opportunities related to transmission investments and load growth.
Sustainability and governance topics appear in Fortis’ news as well, including sustainability update reports, greenhouse gas emissions reduction progress and targets, and results from annual shareholder meetings covering director elections, auditor appointments and advisory votes on executive compensation. For investors and analysts, following Fortis news offers insight into its regulated growth strategy, capital planning, regulatory environment and shareholder returns. This news page aggregates these releases so users can review financial updates, regulatory milestones, project developments and corporate actions in one place.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will announce its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 5, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The teleconference will feature CEO David Hutchens and CFO Jocelyn Perry discussing the results. Participants can join via phone or view the live webcast on the Fortis website. Additionally, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders will occur online on May 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern). Fortis reported revenues of $8.9 billion and total assets of $55 billion as of December 31, 2020, serving customers across North America and the Caribbean.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has filed its audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion for the year ending December 31, 2020. The Corporation reported revenue of $8.9 billion and total assets of approximately $55 billion as of year-end. These filings are available on SEDAR and SEC. Fortis serves utility customers across five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states, and three Caribbean countries, with a workforce of 9,000 employees.
Fortis Inc. (FTS) reported its 2020 financial results with net earnings of $1,209 million ($2.60 per share), down from $1,655 million in 2019. Adjusted net earnings increased to $1,195 million ($2.57 per share) amid an 8.2% rise in rate base and higher retail sales in Arizona. Capital expenditures reached a record $4.2 billion, and a new emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035 was established. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the company anticipates continued growth, projecting a rate base increase to $36.4 billion by 2023, supporting earnings and dividend growth of around 6% annually through 2025.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) announced dividends for its shareholders, effective June 1, 2021. The dividends include:
- $0.3063 on Series 'F'
- $0.2745625 on Series 'G'
- $0.11469 on Series 'H'
- $0.094899 on Series 'I'
- $0.2969 on Series 'J'
- $0.2455625 on Series 'K'
- $0.2445625 on Series 'M'
- $0.505 on Common Shares
All dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of May 17, 2021. The dividends are designated as eligible for tax credit purposes.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its 2020 annual financial results on February 12, 2021. A teleconference, led by CEO David Hutchens and CFO Jocelyn Perry, will take place at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss these results. Participants can join by calling 1.877.223.4471 (North America) or 647.788.4922 (International). An audio webcast will also be available on the Fortis website, with a replay accessible until March 14, 2021. Fortis generated $8.8 billion in revenue in 2019 and has total assets of $56 billion as of September 30, 2020.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will announce its 2020 annual financial results on February 12, 2021. A teleconference will occur at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) with CEO David Hutchens and CFO Jocelyn Perry discussing the results. Interested parties can join by calling 1.877.223.4471 (North America) or 647.788.4922 (International). The event will also be available via a live and archived audio webcast on the Fortis website. In 2019, Fortis reported revenue of $8.8 billion, serving customers across five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states, and three Caribbean countries.
Fortis Inc. announces the Arizona Corporation Commission has approved new rates for Tucson Electric Power's general rate application, effective January 1, 2021. The approved rate base is US$2.7 billion, with US$1.2 billion invested since the last rate order. The allowed return on equity is now 9.15%, down from 9.75%. TEP is focused on upgrading its systems to accommodate population growth and customer needs while transitioning to renewable energy resources.
Fortis Inc. has declared dividends for its preference and common shares, payable on March 1, 2021. The dividends include $0.3063 for Series 'F', $0.2745625 for Series 'G', $0.11469 for Series 'H', $0.094685 for Series 'I', $0.2969 for Series 'J', $0.2455625 for Series 'K', $0.2445625 for Series 'M', and $0.505 for common shares. Shareholders of record by February 16, 2021, will receive these dividends, which are eligible for federal and provincial tax credits. Fortis reported a revenue of $8.8 billion in 2019 and operates across multiple regions.
Fortis Inc. (FTS) reported Q3 2020 net earnings of $292 million ($0.63 per share), up from $278 million in Q3 2019. Adjusted net earnings were $302 million ($0.65 per share). The company is on track with its $4.3 billion capital plan, having invested $2.9 billion so far. A new five-year capital plan of $19.6 billion was announced, an increase of $0.8 billion. Fortis raised its dividend by 5.8%, marking 47 years of increases. Additionally, a target to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2035 was established. Despite the pandemic, operational impacts were minimal, and earnings growth was supported by increased utility rates.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its Q3 2020 financial results on October 30, 2020, accompanied by a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). President and CEO Barry Perry, CFO Jocelyn Perry, and COO David Hutchens will discuss the results. Interested participants can join by calling 1.877.223.4471 in North America, or 647.788.4922 internationally.
Fortis, a leader in the North American utility industry, reported $8.8 billion in revenue for 2019 and holds total assets of $56 billion as of June 30, 2020.
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