FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July, 2012
TRANSALTA CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
110-12th 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): ____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
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No
X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________
I
The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Registrant’s news release date July 13, 2012. 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.
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Explanatory Note
On July 13, 2012, the Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.29 per common share, payable on October 1, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2012. As September 1, 2012 falls on a Saturday, the effective record date for the dividend will be the close of business on Friday, August 31, 2012.
99.1 | Press release dated July 13, 2012 announcing “TransAlta declares dividends” |
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/Brett Gellner
Brett Gellner
Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 13, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | Press release dated July 13, 2012 announcing “TransAlta declares dividends” |