Advisory: TransAlta first quarter 2013 results, conference call and Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
CALGARY, Alberta (April 5, 2013) – TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) will release its first quarter 2013 results before market open on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
TransAlta will hold its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders later that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. MT (3:00 p.m. ET) at the Metropolitan Conference Centre - Grand Lecture Theatre, Calgary, Alberta.The Annual and Special Meeting will be broadcast via webcast and conference call. To access the broadcast, please visithttp://www.transalta.com/investor-centre/events-presentations/webcasts-conference-callsor use the dial-in information provided below.
Dial-in number:
Toll-free North American participants call: 1-888-396-8064
Following the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders TransAlta will hold a conference call andwebcastto discuss the first quarter 2013 results with investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 2:30 p.m. MT (4:30 p.m. ET). The media will be invited to ask questions following investors and analysts.
Please contact the conference operator five minutes prior to the call, noting "TransAlta Corporation" as the company and "Brent Ward" as moderator.
Dial-in numbers:
Toll-free North American participants call: 1-800-319-4610
Outside of Canada & USA call: 1-604-638-5340
A link to the live webcast will be availableon the Investor Centre section of TransAlta’s website athttp://www.transalta.com/investor-centre/events-presentations/webcasts-conference-calls.If you are unable to participate in the call, theinstant replay is accessible at 1-604-638-9010 with TransAlta pass code 2231 followed by the # sign. A transcript of the broadcast will be posted on TransAlta’s website once it becomes available.
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 geothermal, 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 Jantzi-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. TransAlta is Canada’s largest investor-owned renewable energy provider.
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For more information:
Investor inquiries: | Media inquiries: | |
Brent Ward | Stacey Hatcher | |
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations | Senior Corporate Relations Advisor | |
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S. | Cell: 587-216-2242 | |
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com | Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184 | |
Alternate local number: 403-267-2540 | ||
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