Press Releases May 7, 2026 02:45 PM

Fortis Inc. Shareholders Approve Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, and Say on Pay

Fortis shareholders approve board elections, auditor appointment, and executive compensation at annual meeting

By Ajmal Hussain FTS

Fortis Inc. shareholders unanimously approved the election of 12 directors, reappointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors, and the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The corporation is a leading North American regulated electric and gas utility with operations across Canada, the U.S., and the Cayman Islands.

Fortis Inc. Shareholders Approve Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, and Say on Pay
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Key Points

  • All 12 nominated directors were elected with overwhelming shareholder support, indicating strong governance confidence.
  • Shareholders approved Deloitte LLP as auditors for the next term, ensuring continuity in audit oversight.
  • The non-binding advisory vote on the Corporation's executive compensation ('Say on Pay') was approved with over 95% support, reflecting shareholder satisfaction with pay practices.

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 07, 2026 (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 WithheldPierre J. Blouin296,260,16598.444,680,1311.56Lawrence T. Borgard299,865,10199.641,075,1950.36Maura J. Clark297,628,39298.903,311,9051.10Margarita K. Dilley298,968,75799.341,971,5390.66Julie A. Dobson290,443,33896.5110,496,9583.49Lisa L. Durocher298,867,19099.312,073,1060.69Mary C. Hemmingsen300,559,98899.87380,3080.13David G. Hutchens299,974,47699.68965,8200.32Gregory E. Knight299,255,04999.441,685,2470.56Gianna M. Manes292,480,05697.198,460,2402.81Don R. Marchand299,278,75299.451,661,5440.55Jo Mark Zurel295,531,43698.205,408,8601.80


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 Withheld306,408,82299.78677,3110.22


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 Against286,352,99995.1514,587,2924.85


About Fortis

Fortis is a diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with 2025 revenue of $12 billion and total assets of $77 billion as at March 31, 2026. The Corporation's 9,900 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states and the Cayman Islands.

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/a0b4136f-576c-4377-b10b-b6b45a93290b

For further information contact

Investor Enquiries:
Ms. Stephanie Amaimo
Vice President, Investor Relations
Fortis Inc.
248.946.3572
[email protected] Enquiries:
Ms. Karen McCarthy
Vice President, Communications & Government Relations
Fortis Inc.
709.737.5323
[email protected]



Risks

  • Potential regulatory risks inherent in the utility sector could impact future earnings and operations.
  • The advisory nature of the 'Say on Pay' vote means executive compensation strategies could still face shareholder scrutiny in the future.
  • Operational risks tied to serving multiple jurisdictions with differing regulations in Canada, the U.S., and the Cayman Islands may create complexity.

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