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):
January 6, 2005
TECO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Florida | | 1-8180 | | 59-2052286 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer identification No.) |
702 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 228-1111
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:
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01: Other Events
TECO Energy, Inc. has announced that it expects to record fourth quarter 2004 after-tax impairment charges of approximately $480 million primarily related to its remaining merchant power investments (see press release dated January 6, 2005, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report).
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
(b) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated January 6, 2005, announcing that TECO Energy, Inc. expects to record fourth quarter 2004 after-tax impairment charges of approximately $480 million. |
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SIGNATURES
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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Date: January 6, 2005 | | TECO ENERGY, INC.
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| | | (Registrant) |
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| | | /s/ G. L. GILLETTE
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| | | G. L. GILLETTE |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
| | Description of Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated January 6, 2005, announcing that TECO Energy, Inc. expects to record fourth quarter 2004 after-tax impairment charges of approximately $480 million. |
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