Aug 2 (Reuters) - Fortis Inc FTS.TO :
* Q2 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE C$0.54
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE C$1.66
* QTRLY ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE C$0.54
* OVER LONG TERM, FORTIS IS WELL POSITIONED TO ENHANCE SHAREHOLDER VALUE THROUGH EXECUTION OF ITS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PLAN
* FORTIS IS TARGETING AVERAGE ANNUAL DIVIDEND GROWTH OF APPROXIMATELY 6% THROUGH 2023