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Fortis Inc. reports developments as a North American regulated electric and gas utility company with operations serving customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. News about FTS commonly covers quarterly and annual results, regulated utility rate matters, capital spending plans, transmission and distribution investments, utility debt funding, and dividend declarations on common and preference shares.
Recurring Fortis updates also include annual meeting matters, director elections, auditor appointments, advisory compensation votes, disclosure-document filings, and investor presentations. Company releases often connect operating results to regulated rate base growth, service-territory investment, reliability projects and the financing needs of its utility portfolio.
On September 23, 2020, Fortis announced the retirement of Barry Perry, President and CEO, effective December 31, 2020, after nearly 35 years in the industry. David Hutchens, current COO and CEO of UNS Energy, will take over as CEO on January 1, 2021. Perry's leadership led to a 105% total shareholder return since 2015, and he played a key role in significant acquisitions and growth strategies. Hutchens, with extensive utility experience, aims to advance Fortis's focus on a cleaner energy future and maintain its strong performance in the regulated electric and gas utility sector.
Fortis Inc. (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will unveil its five-year outlook for 2021-2025 on September 23, 2020, during a virtual conference at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. Key executives, including CEO Barry Perry, will discuss operational updates along with the company's capital plans and sustainability goals. The shift to a virtual format is a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the safety of all participants. Fortis, a leader in the North American regulated utility sector, reported a revenue of $8.8 billion in 2019 and has total assets of $56 billion as of June 30, 2020.
Fortis Inc. will reveal its five-year outlook for 2021-2025 on September 23, 2020, during a virtual teleconference at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The executive team, including Barry Perry, will discuss operational updates, business outlook, and capital plans. This decision to host a virtual event is in response to COVID-19, prioritizing health and safety. Fortis reported $8.8 billion in revenue for 2019 and manages total assets of $56 billion. The company provides utility services across multiple Canadian provinces, U.S. states, and Caribbean nations.
Fortis, through its subsidiary Fortis Energy (Bermuda) Ltd., has committed to a rights offering by Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), aiming to issue up to 3,359,362 Class A Ordinary Shares. Fortis will acquire at least 1,946,032 CUC Shares at US$14.24 each, totaling approximately US$27.71 million. If fully subscribed, this could increase Fortis’s ownership from 58% to approximately 62% of CUC. The capital raised will help CUC refinance existing debt and support its corporate needs. The rights offering is expected to close around October 28, 2020.