Investor FAQs

Frequently asked questions by category

1. General share information
2. Buying TranAlta shares
3. Managing TransAlta shares
4. Contact information

General share information

On what stock exchange are TransAlta Corporation shares traded?

TransAlta trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

What is TransAlta Corporation’s common share stock ticker symbol?

Our ticker symbol on the Toronto stock exchange is TA and on the New York stock exchange our ticker symbol is TAC.

Does TransAlta have preferred shares? What are the trading symbols?

TransAlta has Series A, Series B, Series C, Series E, and Series G shares.

• Series A Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.D”
• Series B Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.E”
• Series C Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.F”
• Series D Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.G”
• Series E Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.H”
• Series G Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol “TA.PR.J”

Does TransAlta pay a common share dividend?

Yes. TransAlta pays a quarterly dividend to common shareholders. The declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

Visit our Detailed Investor Information page for a list of declared dividends.

Buying TransAlta shares

How do I buy TransAlta shares?

You may contact a brokerage firm to buy TA and TAC shares.

Does TransAlta have a direct share purchase program and a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP)?

TransAlta does not have a direct stock purchase plan or a dividend reinvestment program. To purchase TransAlta shares, you will need to contact a broker.

What is the difference between registered shareholders and beneficial or non-registered shareholders?

Registered shareholders hold their securities directly and most often physically possess certificate(s) evidencing their position. Communication with and dividend payments to registered shareholders are handled through our transfer agent, Odyssey Trust Company.

Non-registered (or Beneficial) shareholders hold their securities through a brokerage firm or other financial intermediary. Most investors are likely to choose to own securities in non-registered form, primarily for reasons of convenience. Communications from TransAlta such as annual reports and management information circulars, as well as dividend payments are routed to beneficial shareholders through the broker.

Note that Investor Relations does not have access to individual shareholder accounts for either beneficial or registered shareholders, and therefore all account enquiries should be directed to your broker (for beneficial shareholders) or to our transfer agent (for registered shareholders).

TransAlta cannot make address or name changes, confirm holdings or transactions, or perform other administrative tasks affecting the accounts of either registered or non-registered owners of TransAlta securities.

Who is TransAlta’s transfer agent?

TransAlta’s transfer agent is Odyssey Trust Company. Their site provides more detailed information and access to commonly-used forms.

To request more detailed information, fill out the Electronic Consent form in English and/or French.

Managing TransAlta shares

I have physical share certificates in TransAlta. Who do I contact regarding issues or updates?

For registered shareholders, please contact Odyssey Trust Company for information on:

• Dividend payments
• Lost share certificates
• Change of registered address

For beneficial shareholders, please contact your broker.

I am an executor of a deceased shareholder’s estate. Who do I contact to transfer the shares according to the shareholder’s will?

For registered shareholders, please contact Odyssey Trust Company.

For beneficial shareholders, please contact the deceased shareholder’s broker.

Contact information

How do I contact TransAlta Investor Relations or Odyssey Trust Company?

To contact TransAlta’s Investor Relations team, or to access shareholder services offered by Odyssey Trust Company, simply click the link below.