 ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 29, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. Fortis or the Corporation TSXNYSE: FTS declared a common share dividend of 0.535 per share on the issued and outstanding fully paid common shares of the Corporation, representing an approximate 6 increase in the quarterly dividend, payable on December 1, 2021 to the common Shareholders of Record at the close of business on November 17, 2021, marking 48 consecutive years of increased dividends. Fortis dividend increase is in line with the Corporations guidance of 6 average annual dividend growth through 2025. 