TAC TransAlta Corporation

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2015

TRANSALTA CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

110-12^th Avenue S.W., Box 1900, Station “M”, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M1

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F____ Form 40-F X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

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The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Registrant’s news release dated July 27, 2015 announcing “Alberta Utilities Commission Releases Decision in MSA and TransAlta Case”

 

This news release is being furnished, not filed, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by TransAlta Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

99.1	Press release dated July 27, 2015 announcing “Alberta Utilities Commission Releases Decision in MSA and TransAlta Case”

 

 

 

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	TransAlta Corporation
	By:   /s/Donald Tremblay
	Donald Tremblay
	Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 27, 2015

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1	Press release dated July 27, 2015 announcing “Alberta Utilities Commission Releases Decision in MSA and TransAlta Case”

 

 

 

 

 

	News Release

 

Alberta Utilities Commission Releases Decision in MSA and TransAlta Case

 

CALGARY, Alberta (July 27, 2015) – TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) advises today that it has received the decision from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) in the case of the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA) versus TransAlta and will be reviewing the ruling, which could include the possibility of an appeal to the Alberta Court of Appeal.

TransAlta will not be offering further comment during the review process.

 

 

About TransAlta:

TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. TransAlta maintains a low-to-moderate risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. TransAlta’s focus is to efficiently operate wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities in which it works and lives. TransAlta has been selected by Sustainalytics as one of Canada’s Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009 and is recognized globally for its leadership on sustainability and corporate responsibility standards by FTSE4Good.

 

 

 

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For more information:

 

Investor Inquiries:	Media Inquiries:
Brent Ward	Leanne Yohemas
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations	Senior Advisor, External Communications
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.	Phone: Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com	Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com
Jaeson Jaman
Manager, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com