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): August 14, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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| 46-0172280 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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125 South Dakota Avenue |
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(605) 978-2908 | |||||
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
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99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated August 14, 2003 |
* filed herewith
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 14, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release discussing results for the second 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.
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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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| By: | /s/ Kipp D. Orme |
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| Kipp D. Orme | |
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| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date: August 14, 2003 |
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Index to Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
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99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated August 14, 2003 |
* filed herewith
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