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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2004
Commission
File Number
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| Registrant, State of Incorporation,
Address and Telephone Number
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| I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
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1-14768 | | NSTAR | | 04-3466300 |
| | 800 Boylston Street | | |
| | Boston, Massachusetts 02199 | | |
| | Telephone (617) 424-2000 | | |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
[ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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[ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 16, 2004, NSTAR issued a press release announcing an increase in its Common Share dividend rate and its intention to split NSTAR Common Shares. A copy of the press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Number
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| Exhibit
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99.1 | | Press release dated December 16, 2004 |
SIGNATURE
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.
| | NSTAR |
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| (Registrant) |
Date: December 16, 2004 | By: | /s/ R. J. WEAFER, JR. |
| | Robert J. Weafer, Jr. |
| | Vice President, Controller |
| | and Chief Accounting Officer |
