Exhibit 99.1

 

 

St. John's, NL – May 7, 2026

 

FORTIS INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS,

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS, AND SAY ON PAY

 

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 Withheld
Pierre J. Blouin 296,260,165  98.44 4,680,131 1.56
Lawrence T. Borgard 299,865,101  99.64  1,075,195 0.36
Maura J. Clark 297,628,392  98.90 3,311,905 1.10
Margarita K. Dilley 298,968,757  99.34 1,971,539 0.66
Julie A. Dobson 290,443,338  96.51 10,496,958   3.49
Lisa L. Durocher 298,867,190  99.31 2,073,106 0.69
Mary C. Hemmingsen 300,559,988  99.87 380,308 0.13
David G. Hutchens 299,974,476    99.68  965,820 0.32
Gregory E. Knight 299,255,049 99.44 1,685,247 0.56
Gianna M. Manes 292,480,056 97.19 8,460,240    2.81
Don R. Marchand 299,278,752    99.45  1,661,544   0.55
Jo Mark Zurel 295,531,436 98.20 5,408,860  1.80

 

 

 

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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 Withheld
306,408,822 99.78 677,311 0.22

 

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 Against
286,352,999 95.15 14,587,292 4.85

 

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.

 

For further information contact

Investor Enquiries:

Ms. Stephanie Amaimo

Vice President, Investor Relations

Fortis Inc.

248.946.3572

investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries:

Ms. Karen McCarthy

Vice President, Communications & Government Relations

Fortis Inc.

709.737.5323

media@fortisinc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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