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): May 13, 2009
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Kansas
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3368 | | 44-0236370 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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. |
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| On May 13, 2009, The Empire District Electric Company (the Company) issued a press release regarding storm damage to the Company’s service territory and resulting property damage and reconstruction costs. Furnished 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. |
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| (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith: |
| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated May 13, 2009. |
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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 |
Dated: May 14, 2009
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release, dated May 13, 2009. |
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