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):May 15, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 0-692 (Commission File Number) | 46-0172280 (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
| 125 South Dakota Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Address of principal executive offices) | 57104 (Zip Code) | |||
| (605) 978-2908 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | ||||
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 15, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release discussing results for the first quarter of 2003. The press release also provided an update on the Company's previously-announced turnaround plan. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1* | Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 15, 2003 |
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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.
| NorthWestern Corporation | |||
By: | /s/ KIPP D. ORME Kipp D. Orme Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: May 15, 2003
| EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1* | Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 15, 2003 |
