Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: TransAlta Corp (TSX:TA; NYSE:TAC)
Date: October 29, 2009
Context: This filing announces that TransAlta's Chief Financial Officer, Brian Burden, will present at the Edison Electric Institute's Annual Financial Conference on November 3, 2009. TransAlta operates as a power generation and wholesale marketing company with assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, utilizing biomass, geothermal, wind, hydro, natural gas, and coal facilities.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a conference announcement rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or comparative period data are disclosed in this filing.
Outlook and Management Commentary
- Strategy: Management emphasizes a low-to-moderate risk profile achieved through a highly contracted portfolio of assets.
- Operations: The company focuses on efficient operations to provide reliable, low-cost power.
- Sustainability: TransAlta is recognized for sustainability leadership by the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, the FTSE4Good Index, and the Jantzi Social Index.
- Investor Access: A webcast of the upcoming presentation will be available on the company's website.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date and time of the upcoming presentation (November 3, 2009, 8:15 a.m. ET).
- Confirm the availability of the webcast link on the TransAlta Investor Relations website.
- Review the company's asset portfolio composition across Canada, the U.S., and Australia.
- Check for subsequent filings containing actual financial results, as none are included in this announcement.