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): July 22, 2004
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Kansas |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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1-3368 | | 44-0236370 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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602 Joplin Street, Joplin, Missouri | | 64801 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 22, 2004, announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2004 and the twelve month period ended June 30, 2004. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, which is incorporated by reference herein, issued by the Company on July 22, 2004 announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2004 and for the twelve month period ended June 30, 2004.
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 July 22, 2004 announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2004 and for the twelve month period ended June 30, 2004.
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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 |
| | Name: | Gregory A. Knapp |
| | Title: | Vice President – Finance and Chief |
| | | Financial Officer |
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Dated: July 22, 2004 | |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 22, 2004, announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2004 and the twelve month period ended June 30, 2004. |
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