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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: November 6, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
| Commission File Number | Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter | State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization | IRS Employer Identification Number | |||
| 1-12609 | PG&E CORPORATION | California | 94-3234914 | |||
| 1-2348 | PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | California | 94-0742640 |
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One Market, Spear Tower Suite 2400 San Francisco, California 94105 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (415) 267-7000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | 77 Beale Street P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco, California 94177 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (415) 973-7000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
On November 6, 2008, PG&E Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing its financial results and the financial results of its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Utility), for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Additional supplemental information relating to PG&E Corporation and the Utility is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Much of this information is derived from PG&E Corporation’s and the Utility’s combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, to be filed by PG&E Corporation and the Utility with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and should be read in conjunction with such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this report also will be posted on the “Investors” section of PG&E Corporation’s website at www.pgecorp.com.
In order to provide investors with a measure that reflects the underlying financial performance of the business and offers investors a basis on which to compare performance from one period to another, PG&E Corporation presents results and guidance on an “earnings from operations” basis, which excludes items that, in management’s judgment, are not reflective of the normal course of operations.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The information included in Exhibit 99.2 is incorporated by reference in response to this Item 7.01, and is deemed to be furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
The following exhibits are being furnished, and are not deemed to be filed:
| Exhibit 99.1 | PG&E Corporation Press Release Dated November 6, 2008 |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Additional Supplemental Information |
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| SIGNATURES |
| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. |
| PG&E CORPORATION | |
| STEPHEN J. CAIRNS | |
Stephen J. Cairns Vice President, Controller |
| PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
| STEPHEN J. CAIRNS | |
| Dated: November 6, 2008 | Stephen J. Cairns Vice President, Controller |
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit 99.1 | PG&E Corporation Press Release Dated November 6, 2008 |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Additional Supplemental Information |