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 25, 2007
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-10499 | 46-0172280 | |||
125 South Dakota Avenue |
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| (605) 978-2908 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On June 25, NorthWestern Corporation (the “Company”) and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Limited (“BBI”) filed an application with the Montana Public Service Commission (“MPSC”) to re-open the record in order to consider a proposal of revised conditions that provide substantial benefits to Montana customers.
A copy of the press releases are being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is herein incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT |
99.1* | Press Release dated June 25, 2007 |
99.2* | Press Release dated June 25, 2007 |
* filed herewith
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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| NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION |
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| By: | ________________________________________ |
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| Thomas J. Knapp |
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| Vice President, General Counsel |
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Date: June 25, 2007
Index to Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT |
99.1* | Press Release dated June 25, 2007 |
99.2* | Press Release dated June 25, 2007 |
* filed herewith