SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
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) December 6, 2005
Commission | Registrant; State of Incorporation | I.R.S. Employer |
File Number | Address; and Telephone Number | Identification No. |
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1-5324 | NORTHEAST UTILITIES | 04-2147929 |
(a Massachusetts voluntary association) | ||
One Federal Street, Building 111-4 | ||
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105 | ||
Telephone: (413) 785-5871 | ||
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 6, 2005, Northeast Utilities (“NU”) issued a news release which announced the pricing of 20.0 million common shares in a public offering and the possible issuance of an additional 3.0 million option shares. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 –
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description | |||
Exhibit | Description | |||
Exhibit 99.1 | Northeast Utilities News Release dated December 6, 2005. | |||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES (Registrant) | |
By: /s/ Gregory B. Butler | |
Name: Gregory B. Butler Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
Date: December 7, 2005
