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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):November 15, 2002
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
Kansas
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
1-3368
(Commission File Number) |
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44-0236370
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
602 Joplin Street, Joplin, Missouri
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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64801
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 625-5100
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
Item 5 Other Events
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, which is incorporated by reference herein, issued by the Company on November 14, 2002 relating to Empire's rate increase for its Missouri electric customers. Also attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is the Report and Order from the Missouri Public Service Commission issued on November 14, 2002.
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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.
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THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY |
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/s/ G. A. KNAPP
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| | | Name: | G. A. Knapp |
| | | Title: | Vice President—Finance |
Dated: November 18, 2002 |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
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Description
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated November 14, 2002, relating to Missouri electric rates. |
99.2 |
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Report and Order from the Missouri Public Service Commission, dated November 14, 2002. |
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