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): October 23, 2003
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) | ||
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Kansas | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | ||
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1-3368 |
| 44-0236370 |
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602 Joplin Street, Joplin, Missouri |
| 64801 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (417) 625-5100 | ||
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Not applicable | ||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, which is incorporated by reference herein, issued by the Company on October 23, 2003 announcing the Company’s earnings for the third quarter of 2003 and for the twelve month period ended September 30, 2003. Also attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is the script for the Company’s earnings release conference call held on October 24, 2003.
At the Board of Directors meeting held on October 24, 2003, the board authorized the sale of up to 2,300,000 newly-issued shares of our common stock to the public through an underwritten public offering. We anticipate that, subject to market and other conditions, the shares will be offered for sale later this year.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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99.1 |
| Press Release, dated October 23, 2003, announcing the Company’s earnings for the third quarter of 2003 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 2003. |
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99.2 |
| Script for the Company’s earnings release conference call held on October 24, 2003. |
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, which is incorporated by reference herein, issued by the Company on October 23, 2003 announcing the Company’s earnings for the third quarter of 2003 and for the twelve month period ended September 30, 2003. Also attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is the script for the Company’s earnings release conference call held on October 24, 2003.
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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.
| THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY | |||
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| By | /s/ Gregory A. Knapp |
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| Name: | Gregory A. Knapp |
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| Title: | Vice President - Finance and Chief | |
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Dated: October 24, 2003 |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Press Release, dated October 23, 2003, announcing the Company’s earnings for the third quarter of 2003 and the twelve month period ended October 23, 2003. |
99.2 |
| Script for the Company’s earnings release conference call held on October 24, 2003. |
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