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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2003
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-11590 51-0064146
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Identification No.)
incorporation or Number)
organization)
909 SILVER LAKE BOULEVARD, DOVER, DELAWARE 19904
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(302) 734-6799
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report.)
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibit 99 - Press Release of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, dated May
12, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 12, 2003, the registrant, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, issued a
press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31,
2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto and is
incorporated by reference herein. The information in the press release is being
furnished under Item 12 and is being presented under this Item 9 in accordance
with the Securities and Exchange Commission's interim guidance regarding the
disclosure requirements of Item 12 on Form 8-K, as set forth in Release No.
33-8216.
SIGNATURE
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.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
/s/ Michael P. McMasters
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Michael P. McMasters
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 12, 2003