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): June 13, 2006
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kansas |
| 1-3368 |
| 44-0236370 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
| (Commission |
| (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
| File Number) |
| Identification No.) |
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.)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 8 — OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 13, 2006, The Empire District Electric Company issued a press release announcing it will be a co-owner of Iatan 2, a high efficiency, coal-fired power plant located in Platte County, Missouri. Empire will own 12 percent, or approximately 100 megawatts, of the proposed 850-megawatt plant. Other co-owners include: Kansas City Power & Light Company, a subsidiary of Great Plains Energy, with 54.71 percent, Aquila, Inc. with 18 percent; Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission with 11.76 percent; and Kansas Electric Power Cooperative with 3.53 percent. Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release, which is incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. |
| Description |
| 99.1 |
| Press Release, dated June 13, 2006. |
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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/ Ronald F. Gatz | |
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| Name: | Ronald F. Gatz |
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| Title: | Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Gas |
Dated: June 13, 2006
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit |
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Number |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press Release, dated June 13, 2006. |
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