UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): September 9, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation | ||||||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||||||
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Delaware |
| 0-692 |
| 46-0172280 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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125 South Dakota Avenue |
| 57104 | ||||
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(605) 978-2908 | ||||||
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | ||||||
Item 5. Other Events
On September 9, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has received formal notification, dated September 9, 2003, from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards with respect to the average closing price of its common stock. The Company previously announced on August 22, 2003 that the NYSE had previously notified the Company that it was not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards with respect to total market capitalization and stockholders’ equity. The Company further announced that it is must notify the NYSE within 10 business days of receipt of the notification of its intent to cure the deficiency or be subject to suspension and delisting procedures, 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. |
| DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT |
99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated September 9, 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/ Gary G. Drook |
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| Gary G. Drook | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
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Date: September 9, 2003 | |||
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Index to Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
| DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT |
99.1* |
| Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated September 9, 2003 |
* filed herewith
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