UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
NSTAR
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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 21, 2009
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| | Registrant, Address and Telephone Number | | |
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| | NSTAR | | |
| | 800 Boylston Street | | |
| | Boston, Massachusetts 02199 | | |
| | Telephone (617) 424-2000 | | |
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Commission File Number | |
State of Incorporation | | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
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001-14768 | | Massachusetts | | 04-3466300 |
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On December 21, 2009, NSTAR, through its wholly owned subsidiary Advanced Energy Systems, Inc. (“AES”), entered into an agreement to sell all of the outstanding shares of AES’ wholly owned subsidiary, Medical Area Total Energy Plant, Inc. (“MATEP”), to a joint venture comprised of Veolia Energy North America, a Boston-based subsidiary of Veolia Environnement with significant district energy experience, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners for approximately $320 million, pending necessary regulatory approvals. In connection with the transaction, NSTAR will repay MATEP’s outstanding debt. The purchase price is subject to certain post-closing adjustments related to changes in working capital, interest, and other adjustments prior to the closing.
MATEP provides heating, chilled water service and electricity under long-term contracts to several hospitals, medical research and biotechnology centers and teaching institutions in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston. Revenues from MATEP account for approximately 4% of NSTAR’s consolidated operating revenues.
The sale is subject to certain federal and state regulatory approvals, including approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Pending receipt of the necessary approvals, the sale transaction is expected to close in the first quarter or early part of the second quarter of 2010.
Proceeds from the sale are anticipated to be used to reduce NSTAR’s capitalization.
A Press Release dated December 21, 2009 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Number | Description of Exhibit |
99.1 | Press release dated December 21, 2009 and issued by the Registrant entitled “NSTAR to Sell District Energy Operations in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area” |
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SIGNATURE
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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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| | NSTAR |
| | (Registrant) |
Date: December 21, 2009 | By: | /s/ R. J. WEAFER, JR. |
| | Robert J. Weafer, Jr. |
| | Vice President, Controller |
| | and Chief Accounting Officer |
