CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) held its annual and special meeting of stockholders (“the Meeting”) on April 30, 2026. The aggregate number of shares of common stock represented by stockholders at the Meeting and by proxy was 188,939,751, representing 63.55 percent of the outstanding common shares of the Company.
The following resolutions were considered by the shareholders:
Election of Directors
The nine directors nominated by management were elected. The ballot votes were received as follows:
| Nominated | Votes for | Percent | In return for | Percent |
| 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 |
Appointment of accountants
The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026 was approved. The ballot votes were received as follows:
| Votes for | Percent | Abstained | Percent |
| 187,406,979 | 99.19 | 1,532,770 | 0.81 |
Advisory vote on executive remuneration
The non-binding advisory vote to accept the company’s approach to executive compensation was approved. The ballot votes were received as follows:
| Votes for | Percent | In return for | Percent |
| 176,968,517 | 96.69 | 6,061,396 | 3.31 |
Increase in the number of shares available for issuance under the 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 ballot votes were received as follows:
| Votes for | Percent | In return for | Percent |
| 186,169,941 | 98.53 | 2,769,806 | 1.47 |
About TransAlta Corporation:
TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded energy producers, providing reliable electricity throughout Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and developed the essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution enable us to deliver reliable power in evolving energy systems. We take a practical, responsible approach to meeting today’s energy needs while building for the future.
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