Shareholders to Vote on 1.4% Equity Plan Increase and Formalize CEO Succession

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TransAlta is proposing to increase the shares available for its equity incentive plan by 4.2 million, representing a potential 1.4% dilution, and is formalizing its CEO succession plan for shareholder vote at the upcoming annual meeting.

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• Proposed Increase in Share Unit Plan Shares

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the common shares reserved for the Share Unit Plan by 4,200,000, raising the total to 14,400,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 1.4% of current outstanding shares if fully issued.

• CEO Succession Formalization

  The filing formalizes the succession plan for the CEO role, with Joel Hunter nominated for election to the Board and set to become President and CEO on April 30, 2026, following John Kousinioris's retirement. This transition was previously announced in November 2025.

• Director Compensation Increases

  Effective January 1, 2026, annual retainers for Board members increased from $195,000 to $240,000, and for the Chair of the Board from $330,000 to $400,000.

• Routine Shareholder Meeting Items

  The annual meeting agenda includes the election of nine director nominees, reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

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TransAlta Corporation is seeking shareholder approval for a significant increase in shares reserved for its Share Unit Plan, which could lead to a potential dilution of approximately 1.4% of outstanding common shares if all authorized shares are issued. While the company states this is not excessive, it represents a notable potential increase in share count. This filing also formalizes the upcoming CEO transition, with Joel Hunter set to succeed John Kousinioris, and includes proposals for director elections and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The proposed equity plan increase, even if for incentive purposes, creates an overhang and is the most financially impactful item in this proxy circular.