.jpg)
1 hour ago
3
Article content
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.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
- Enjoy additional articles per month
- Get email updates from your favourite authors
Sign In or Create an Account
or
Article content
The following resolutions were considered by shareholders:
Article content
Article content
Election of Directors
Article content
Article content
The nine director nominees proposed by management were elected. The votes by ballot were received as follows:
Article content
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Article content
| Nominee | Votes For | Per cent | Against | Per cent |
| Brian Baker | 169,367,796 | 92.54 | 13,662,120 | 7.46 |
| John P. Dielwart | 181,971,364 | 99.42 | 1,058,552 | 0.58 |
| Laura W. Folse | 182,079,603 | 99.48 | 950,310 | 0.52 |
| Joel E. Hunter | 182,377,197 | 99.64 | 652,249 | 0.36 |
| Thomas M. O’Flynn | 182,117,078 | 99.50 | 912,838 | 0.50 |
| Bryan D. Pinney | 181,353,532 | 99.08 | 1,676,382 | 0.92 |
| James Reid | 182,367,358 | 99.64 | 662,558 | 0.36 |
| Manjit K. Sharma | 182,312,612 | 99.61 | 717,302 | 0.39 |
| Sandra R. Sharman | 181,766,236 | 99.31 | 1,261,882 | 0.69 |
Article content
Appointment of Auditors
Article content
The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the auditors for 2026 was approved. The votes by ballot were received as follows:
Article content
| Votes For | Per cent | Abstained | Per cent |
| 187,406,979 | 99.19 | 1,532,770 | 0.81 |
Article content
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Article content
The non-binding advisory vote to accept the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation was approved. The votes by ballot were received as follows:
Article content
| Votes For | Per cent | Against | Per cent |
| 176,968,517 | 96.69 | 6,061,396 | 3.31 |
Article content
Article content
Increase in Shares Available for Issuance Under Share Unit Plan
Article content
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:
Article content
| Votes For | Per cent | Against | Per cent |
| 186,169,941 | 98.53 | 2,769,806 | 1.47 |
Article content
About TransAlta Corporation:
Article content
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.
Article content
For more information:
Article content
| Investor Inquiries: | Media Inquiries: |
| Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and US | Phone: 1-855-255-9184 |
| Email: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] |
Article content
Article content
Article content
Article content
Article content
Article content
English (US)