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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 08, 2025 (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 approvi...

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Fortis Inc. (NYSE:FTS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants David Hutchens - President, Chief Executive Officer Jocelyn Perry - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Linda Apsey - Chief Executive Officer, ITC Holdings Corp. Roger Dall'Antonia - President, Chief Executive Officer, FortisBC Stephanie Amaimo - Vice President, Investor Relations ...

This news release constitutes a "Designated News Release" incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement  dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024.

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