Press Releases April 30, 2026 06:45 PM

TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors

TransAlta Corporation holds 2026 Annual Meeting, elects all director nominees and approves key corporate resolutions

By Hana Yamamoto TAC
TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors
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TransAlta Corporation held its 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders with solid participation. All nine director nominees were elected by large majorities. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors, approval of the executive compensation approach, and an increase in shares available under the Share Unit Plan were all approved by shareholders. TransAlta is a major power generator operating in Canada, the US, and Australia, focusing on reliable electricity delivery and evolving energy infrastructure.

Key Points

  • All nine director nominees were elected with over 92% approval, ensuring stable governance.
  • Ernst & Young LLP was re-appointed as auditors for 2026, indicating audit continuity.
  • Shareholders approved an increase in shares available under the Share Unit Plan, potentially impacting share dilution.
  • The company operates mainly in the power generation sector with activity in Canada, the US, and Australia, impacting energy markets.

CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) ("TransAlta" or the "Company") held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“the Meeting”) on April 30, 2026. The total number of common shares represented by shareholders at the Meeting and by proxy was 188,939,751, representing 63.55 per cent of the Company’s outstanding common shares.

The following resolutions were considered by shareholders:

Election of Directors

The nine director nominees proposed by management were elected. The votes by ballot were received as follows:

NomineeVotes ForPer centAgainstPer centBrian Baker169,367,79692.5413,662,1207.46John P. Dielwart181,971,36499.421,058,5520.58Laura W. Folse182,079,60399.48950,3100.52Joel E. Hunter182,377,19799.64652,2490.36Thomas M. O’Flynn182,117,07899.50912,8380.50Bryan D. Pinney181,353,53299.081,676,3820.92James Reid182,367,35899.64662,5580.36Manjit K. Sharma182,312,61299.61717,3020.39Sandra R. Sharman181,766,23699.311,261,8820.69     

Appointment of Auditors 

The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the auditors for 2026 was approved. The votes by ballot were received as follows:

            Votes ForPer centAbstainedPer cent            187,406,97999.191,532,7700.81                

Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The non-binding advisory vote to accept the Corporation's approach to executive compensation was approved. The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Votes ForPer centAgainstPer cent176,968,51796.696,061,3963.31    

Increase in Shares Available for Issuance Under Share Unit Plan

The resolution approving the increase in the number of common shares reserved for issuance under the Corporation’s Share Unit Plan was approved. The votes by ballot were received as follows:

Votes ForPer centAgainstPer cent186,169,94198.532,769,8061.47    

About TransAlta Corporation: 

TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving energy systems. We take a practical, responsible approach to meeting today’s energy needs while building for what comes next.
For more information about TransAlta, visit our web site at transalta.com. 

For more information:

Investor Inquiries:Media Inquiries:Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and USPhone: 1-855-255-9184Email: [email protected]: [email protected]



Risks

  • Potential dilution risk due to increase in shares reserved under the Share Unit Plan, which might affect shareholder value.
  • The non-binding executive compensation advisory vote approval does not guarantee future shareholder satisfaction, potentially leading to governance scrutiny.
  • The company's exposure across multiple energy markets means regulatory or market changes in any region could impact performance.

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