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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 1994 Westmoreland Coal Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-752 23-1128670 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 700 The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 545-2500 Item 5. Other Events. On April 18, 1994, Westmoreland Coal Company announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to sell the assets of its independent power and cogeneration subsidiary, Westmoreland Energy, Inc., to several purchasers. A press release describing the transaction is attached as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Exhibits. Press release dated April 18, 1994. EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Description of Exhibit Numbered Number Page 1 Press release dated April 18, 1994. 4 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, thereunto duly authorized. WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY Date: April 18, 1994 By:/s/ Francis J. Boyle Francis J. Boyle Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer