 ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 29, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. Fortis or the Corporation TSXNYSE: FTS has declared the following dividends: 1. 0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series F of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 2. 0.2745625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series G of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 3. 0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series H of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 4. 0.10851 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series I of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 5. 0.2969 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series J of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 6. 0.2455625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series K of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; 7. 0.2445625 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series M of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020; and 8. 0.4775 per share on the Common Shares of the Corporation, payable on September 1, 2020 to the Shareholders of Record at the close of business on August 19, 2020.The Corporation has designated the common share dividend and preference share dividends as eligible dividends for federal and provincial dividend tax credit purposes.About Fortis Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with 2019 revenue of 8.8 billion and total assets of 57 billion as at March 31, 2020. The Corporations 9,000 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at or .pdf version of this press release is available at: more information, please contact Investor Enquiries: Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor Relations Fortis Inc. 248.946.3572 Media Enquiries: Ms. Karen McCarthy Vice President, Communications Corporate Affairs Fortis Inc. 709.737.5323 