UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | September 16, 2010 |
NRG Energy, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 001-15891 | 41-1724239 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey | | 08540 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 609-524-4500 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 16, 2010, NRG Energy, Inc. issued a press release announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Green Mountain Energy Company, the nation’s leading retail provider of clean energy products and services, for $350 million in cash. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated September 16, 2010
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | NRG Energy, Inc. |
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| September 16, 2010 | | By: | | /s/ Michael R. Bramnick
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| | | | | Name: Michael R. Bramnick |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice Pres & General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated September 16, 2010 |
