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 November, 2012
TRANSALTA CORPORATION
(Translation of registrants 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): ____
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The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the underwriting agreement dated November 2, 2012, between the Registrant and the representatives of the underwriters named therein. This underwriting agreement is hereby filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for the purpose of being incorporated by reference into the following registration statements filed by TransAlta Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended:
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Registration No. |
S-8 |
333-72454 |
S-8 |
333-101470 |
F-10 |
333-162418 |
F-10 |
333-170465 |
99.1 Underwriting Agreement, dated November 2, 2012, among TransAlta Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Piece, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the underwriters named therein.
The document listed below as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Registrants news release dated November 2, 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.
99.2 Press release dated November 2, 2012 announcing TransAlta announces pricing of U.S. $400 million senior notes offering
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.
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TransAlta Corporation | |
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/s/Brett Gellner |
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Brett Gellner |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Date: November 5, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 |
Underwriting Agreement, dated November 2, 2012, among TransAlta Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Piece, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the underwriters named therein. |
99.2 |
Press release dated November 2, 2012 announcing TransAlta announces pricing of U.S. $400 million senior notes offering |