UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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 22, 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 5. Other Events
On August 22, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it received formal notification, dated August 21, 2003, from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards. The Company further announced that it is required to develop and submit a business plan within 45 days after the NYSE notice that will demonstrate compliance with the continued listing standards within 18 months of notice from the NYSE, however, no assurances can be given that the Company will be able to develop a plan to demonstrate compliance. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
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99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated August 22, 2003 |
* filed herewith
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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.
| NorthWestern Corporation | |
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| By: | /s/ Eric R. Jacobsen |
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| Eric R. Jacobsen |
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| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and |
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| Chief Legal Officer |
Date: August 22, 2003
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Index to Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
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99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated August 22, 2003 |
* filed herewith
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