Fortis (FTS) 6-K Fortis Inc. Provides New Five-year Outlook and Announces 6.25% Quarterly Dividend Increase

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 October, 2017

Commission File Number 001-37915

FORTIS INC.

Fortis Place, Suite 1100
5 Springdale Street
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada, A1E 0E4

(Address of principal executive office)

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

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Fortis Inc. Press Release, October 16, 2017.

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.

	Fortis Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: October 16, 2017	/s/ David C. Bennett
	By:	David C. Bennett
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
		Corporate Secretary