TransAlta Declares Dividends

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The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share, payable on April 1, 2023. Shareholders of record as of March 1, 2023 will receive this dividend. Additionally, dividends for various preferred shares were announced, including Series A, B, C, D, E, and G, with rates ranging from 2.877% to 7.233% and payment set for March 31, 2023.

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• Quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share enhances shareholder income.
• Multiple preferred shares dividends announced, indicating strong cash flow management.
• TransAlta's commitment to clean and reliable energy supports long-term shareholder value.

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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share payable on April 1, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2023.

The Board of Directors also declared the following quarterly dividend on its Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares for the period starting from and including December 31, 2022 up to but excluding March 31, 2023:

Preferred Shares	TSX Stock Symbol	Dividend Rate	Dividend Per Share	Record Date	Payment Date
Series A	TA.PR.D	2.877 %	$0.17981	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Series B*	TA.PR.E	6.163 %	$0.37991	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Series C	TA.PR.F	5.854 %	$0.36588	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Series D*	TA.PR.G	7.233 %	$0.45578	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Series E	TA.PR.H	6.894 %	$0.43088	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Series G	TA.PR.J	4.988 %	$0.31175	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023

*Please note the quarterly floating rate on the Series B and Series D Preferred Shares will be reset every quarter.

All currency is expressed in Canadian dollars except where noted. When the dividend payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made the following business day.

About TransAlta Corporation:

TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with clean, affordable, energy efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada's largest producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydro-electric power. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud member of the communities where we operate and where our employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its climate change strategy with CDP (formerly Climate Disclosure Project) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. TransAlta has achieved a 61 per cent reduction in GHG emissions since 2015.

For more information about TransAlta, visit its website at transalta.com.

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SOURCE TransAlta Corporation

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by TransAlta Corporation in December 2022?

TransAlta Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share.

When is the TransAlta dividend payment date for common shares?

The dividend payment date for common shares is April 1, 2023.

What are the dividend rates for TransAlta's preferred shares?

The dividend rates for TransAlta's preferred shares range from 2.877% to 7.233%.

What is the record date for TransAlta's next dividend payment?

The record date for TransAlta's next dividend payment is March 1, 2023.

How does TransAlta Corporation contribute to sustainability?

TransAlta has achieved a 61% reduction in GHG emissions since 2015.