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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | January 3, 2005 |
Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| North Carolina | 1-6196 | 56-0556998 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 1915 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina | | 28211 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 704-364-3120 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Jerry W. Amos, a director of the Company, has provided legal and other services to the Company for many years. Compensation for those services have been reported in accordance with applicable rules. Effective December 31, 2004, Mr. Amos retired from his law firm; however, he has agreed to continue to provide legal and other services to the Company. Mr. Amos will receive a retainer of $10,417 a month. Should the value of and time expended by Mr. Amos exceed the amount of the retainer, Mr. Amos will be compensated at the hourly rates paid for such services prior to Mr. Amos' retirement from his law firm. Mr. Amos will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with his performance of these services. These arrangements may be terminated by the Company or Mr. Amos at any time upon 30 days notice. This agreement is effective January 3, 2005.
The engagement letter with Mr. Amos is included as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K.
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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| | | Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. |
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| January 6, 2005 | | By: | | /s/ Barry L. Guy
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| | | | | Name: Barry L. Guy |
| | | | | Title: Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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10.1 | | Jerry W. Amos Engagement Letter |
